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The text describes four of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the lighthouse of Alexandria, the colossus of Rhodes, the mausoleum of Halicarnassus, and the statue of Zeus in Olympia. It gives some historical and architectural details about each wonder, such as their size, location, purpose, construction, and destruction. It also mentions the pyramids of Giza, which are the only surviving wonder. The text aims to convey the awe and admiration that these wonders inspired in ancient and modern times.
1. The city of Alexandria in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great, is one of the most famous cities of the ancient world. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
2. Alexandria's port became a major trading point in the ancient world. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
3. The Macedonian general Ptolemy established himself as the ruler of Egypt and began the Ptolemaic dynasty. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
4. Ptolemy ordered the construction of a huge lighthouse, known as the Lighthouse of Alexandria, which became one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
5. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was about 130 meters high, a remarkable height for the time. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
6. The construction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria took 12 years and was built using blocks of white granite and marble. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
7. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was destroyed by a series of earthquakes in 1480. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
8. The Egyptian government approved a plan to rebuild the Lighthouse of Alexandria in 2015. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
9. The Colossus of Rhodes was a gigantic bronze statue built near the entrance to the city of Rhodes. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
10. The Colossus of Rhodes was approximately 30 meters high, a massive structure that astonished distant sailors. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
11. The Colossus of Rhodes collapsed after being hit by a powerful earthquake in 226 BC. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
12. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was a spectacular construction that included a large pyramid of steps and terraces supported by beautiful columns. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
13. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was built by King Nebuchadnezzar the Second, in love with the Princess of British of Meda. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
14. The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was built in the city of Halicarnassus, the capital of the kingdom of Caria. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
15. The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was 45 meters high and covered in white marble of the highest quality. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
16. The temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis in Ephesus was considered the largest temple in the ancient world. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
17. The temple in Ephesus measured 113 meters long, 43 meters wide, and 13 meters high. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
18. The temple of Artemis in Ephesus was destroyed by fire in 356 AD. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
19. The Temple of Zeus in Olympia was a major pilgrimage center where thousands of Greeks came to accompany the religious rituals. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
20. The statue of Zeus in Olympia was made of ebony, gold, and ivory and decorated with precious stones. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
21. The Pyramids of Giza are located in Giza, currently the third largest city in Egypt. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
22. The Pyramid of Cheops is the tallest at 146 meters high, and the Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest with 143 meters. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
23. The construction of the Pyramids of Giza took approximately 200 years and involved more than 30,000 Egyptians. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]
24. The Pyramids of Giza were built with four different types of stones: alabaster, basalt, granite, and limestone. [Source: Document(page_content="...")]