The ancestor of all “best-of” lists was the Hellenistic accounting of monumental must-sees. Only one remains in anything like ...

Among them, some were picked, analyzed, and deemed to be the seven wonders of the world. These monuments are the contributions of civilizations from ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures.

The notion of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World can be traced back to the fifth century B.C. These creations rivaled many created by nature in their size, majesty, and beauty. Six of the ...

There have been a number of unique wonders around the world over the centuries. From the seven wonders of the ancient world to more modern marvels, there is no denying the beauty of such rare wonders.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World included a temple, lighthouse, statue, mausoleum and gardens. The Seven Wonders of New ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

Size and style. How did this royal tomb become an ancient wonder? Size and style. Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites? Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites?

Some of the best-known landmarks in the world ... Sacred Wonders on Wednesday 7th August at 9pm or catch up on iPlayer. Angkor is a vast complex of over 70 temples, the remains of an ancient ...

one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. There are many theories surrounding the gardens, from their exact location to the identities of their builders. Some suggest the gardens formed a ...

Heraklion From its yacht-decorated Venetian harbour to its lofty walled bastions, Crete’s capital rewards wanderers, and the ...

The city was famous for its Hanging Gardens, which were among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The site has suffered in recent years - first from the construction of a palace for Saddam ...