[ad_1] The seven wonders of the ancient world, listed by Herodotus, include the pyramids of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Pharos of Alexandria. Only the pyramids remain intact, while the others were […]
[ad_1] Lists of seven natural wonders of the modern world have been created, including the Grand Canyon, Northern Lights, Mt. Everest, Paricutin, Rio de Janeiro, Victoria Falls, and Great Barrier Reef. Other contenders include Niagara Falls, Angel Falls, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Localized lists also exist, such as the Seven Wonders of Wales. Extended rosters feature […]
[ad_1] The American Society of Civil Engineers created a list of Seven Wonders of the Modern World in 1994, including a tunnel, tower, skyscraper, bridge, dam, dike, and canal. These marvels are diverse and chosen based on function, design, and engineering achievement. Interesting facts include five wonders’ connection to bodies of water and Itaipu Dam […]
