The Hanging Gardems pf Babylon in Iraq. are possibly near the Biblical Garden of Eden. They are the most myusterious of all the Seven Wonders. Not a trace of them remain today. They were built about 605 B.C. Multi stepped tAerraces of gardens, 75 feet high were built and watered by an ingenious mechanical cork screw system. All who saw them marveled at their beauty and the skill shown by those who created them.

The great pyramid of Gaza built in 2584 B.C. by Egyptians are the only surviving of the Ancient 7 Wonders of the World. They were built mainly on the west bank of the Nile by King Khufu and took 20 years to build It took 2.5 million blocks of stone, weighing 2.25 tons each. It stands 481 feet high and covers 13.1 acres. They had no tools like pulleys to help them lift the massive blocks. Entrance was on the N. side and when the king was buried, they were sealed by a great steone. Unfortunately tomb robbers found ways to brfeak inside and rob it of its treasures. At one time there were 90 pyramids in ancient Egypt.

The statue of ZZeus , mighty King of the Greeks. The first Olympic Games were athletic contests to honor Zeus, starting in 776 BC . The Colossal statue stood for over 800 years. It was made from gold, ivory and precious stones and its size and beauty dazzled all who saw it. Sports included running, chariot races, wrestling and boxing, gymnasiums and horse races. Games were held every f0ur years and only Greeks could take part. It stood 40 feet tall and was destroyed by fire and earthquake.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. a place of Pilgrimage and refuge. Built by the Persians and Greeks. It took 20 years to build and was damaged by plundering and arson. Ephesus was in Turkey. St. Paul lived there, two years and St. John wlrote his gospel there. Stone columns supported the roof.

The Colossus of Rhodes built in 290 BCC by the Greeks. This was a huge statue of the Greek God Helios, 110 ft. tall. It overlooked the harbor. He was thought to hold a torch in one hand and a spear in the other. Ships sailed into the harbirm under the statue, between its feet. Destroyed by earthquake, much of the bronae was salvaged.

The Mausoleum Tomb of Maussollus, King of Caria was decorated with many statues. Built 35 BC by the Persians and Greeks, it was 135 feet tall. It was built in the Persian empire, which is now modern Turkey. It was destroyed by European Crusaders and Earthquakes.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria built in 280 BC was the tallest of man made structures at 440 feet, for centuriesl It was built aby Hellenistic Egyptians. It was destroyed by earthquake.