Throughout the history of mankind, man has always desired excellence, grandeur and recognition. The numerous lists of Wonders of the World are a testament of that pursuit.
The classic seven wonders were:
- Great Pyramid of Giza (The only one that still exist till today)
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- Statue of Zeus at Olympia
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Colossus of Rhodes
- Lighthouse of Alexandria
Information source for this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonders_of_the_World
The real capabilities of mankind:
