The magnificent beauty of the natural wonders of the ancient and modern world is sure to be an interesting subject. You can take the time to share with your baby about these wonders of the world during your free weekends or when your child is on vacation at home.
1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
To stimulate children's curiosity and ability to explore, reason, and find information, ask the question: Which building in Egypt is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. ? And the answer is none other than the great pyramid of Giza (Egypt). It is the only ancient wonder of the world that has survived to this day.
The pyramid was built entirely by human power with an estimated workforce of 800,000 people:
- This is the tallest man-made structure on the planet for more than 4 millennia
- The total volume of the pyramid is estimated at 5.9 million tons
- The Great Pyramid of Giza was originally covered with high-gloss limestone. This rock layer acts as a giant mirror that reflects light so strongly that it can be seen from the Moon
2. Wonders of the Ancient World: Statue of the Sun God Rhodes (Greece)
How many ancient wonders does the world have? There are a total of 7 wonders of the ancient world, including the statue of the sun god Rhodes.
The statue of the sun god Rhodes was built in the 2nd century BC with a height of 33m. However, this statue was destroyed by an earthquake that took place in 226 BC.
- This is the shortest duration of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.
- After the earthquake broke the statue, the fragments remained on the ground for nearly 800 years because an oracle made the Rhodesians fear that they had offended the sun god and dared not build. again.
3. Temple of the goddess Artemis (Türkiye)
Temple of the goddess Artemis was built in the city of Ephesus, one of the ancient cities of Greece. The city of Ephesus (now in Türkiye), located on the coast of the Aegean Sea. This temple is also known as the Temple of Diana and is built from marble, built by architect Chersiphron and his son Metagenes.
- The temple is 115m long, 55m wide, consists of 120 stone columns, each 20m high and is said to hold many delicate works of art, including a bronze statue of the Amazon.
- Today, only the foundation and a few pillars of the temple are preserved.
4. One of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Currently, historians have not been able to determine the exact location of this beautiful garden.
- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is a structure built by King Nebuchadrezzar II in 603 BC to satisfy his wife's nostalgia for her homeland of Medes.
- In the hanging garden, there is a fountain system consisting of two large wheels linked together by chains with wooden crates attached. As the wheel rotates, the chain and wooden barrel move to bring water from a tank below to the top and water the plants.
5. Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built by a Greek ruler in Egypt named Ptolemy in the 3rd century BC. The lighthouse was used as a beacon to ships in dangerous waters out of the Egyptian port city of Alexandria:
- The lighthouse is operated using fire at night and the bronze mirror is polished to reflect the sun during the day. It is said that the light from the lighthouse can be seen from a distance of 50km in the open sea.
- It took nearly 20 years to complete the lighthouse and it was considered the tallest structure in the world for many centuries.
- It is not known for sure why the structure was destroyed, but many believe it is most likely related to an earthquake.
6. One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world: Statue of Zeus in Olympia (Greece)
Statue of Zeus was built around the 4th century BC with a height of 12m, a width of 7, located in the ancient city of Olympia.
- The statue has decorative details made of gold and ivory.
- Many historians believe that the statue of Zeus was moved to Constantinople (now Istanbul) in Türkiye but later also burned in the fire.
7. Mausoleum Mausoleum (Türkiye)
The Mausoleum of Mausoleum was designed and built by a famous Greek architect in the city of Halicarnassus.
- This work is 40m long, 45m high with the contribution of 1,200 workers, working hard for 17 years.
- The central burial chamber is decorated with gold, the outside is adorned with elaborate stone pillars and many sculptures.
