There certainly were, although most of them are gone, lost to the mists of history. Although most people know that a list exists, few can name them. The list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was originally compiled around the second century B.C. These "wonders" rivaled those created by nature in their size, majesty, and beauty. Six of the seven wonders no longer stand, having been destroyed by natural disaster or by humans. In chronological order, the Seven Wonders were:
1) The Great Pyramid of Giza -
A gigantic stone structure near the ancient city of Memphis, serving as a tomb for...
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