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The **Seven Wonders of the World** (or the **Seven Wonders of the Ancient World**) refers to remarkable constructions of classical antiquity[1home] listed by various authors in guidebooks popular among the ancient Hellenic tourists, particularly in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. The most prominent of these, the versions by Antipater of Sidon and an observer identified as Philon of Byzantium, comprise seven works located around the eastern Mediterranean rim. The original list inspired innumerable versions through the ages, often listing seven entries. Of the original Seven Wonders, only one—the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest of the ancient wonders—remains relatively intact.

The Statue of Zeus

The text “The Statue of Zeus”, published on the website www.new7wonders.com, is about why it was the most inspiring AMONG the other 7 wonders of the ancient world to Philo of Byzantium. The statue was built in the imposing temple of the city (The Parthenon), with the finality of paying tribute to Zeus, the most powerful Olympian God. According to a geographer of the period B.C., quoted in the text, the statue looked like it was standing up. The most important features of the monument were: its 12 meters high, the materials it was made of (gold and ivory), the statue of the goddess of victory and the scepter that he had in his hands.

Questions and anwers (Giza Pyramids) Questions
 * which is the largest of the three pyramids?
 * when were the pyramids of Egypt built?
 * Are the pyramids the representation of the link between heavenand earth?
 * Was Horus the ancient egyptian god of the world?

Answers to Gutavo Villarreal` questions -It took 20 years to build the Cheops pyramid -The Pyramids of Giza were chosen by philon of Byzantium as one of the wonders of the ancient world - Yes, the great pyramid of Cheops has more than 5 million limestone blocks. - Yes, the pyramids of Giza were built between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
 * How long did it take to construct the Cheops pyramid?
 * Who chose the pyramids of Giza as one of the wonders of the ancient world?
 * Is it true that the great pyramid of Cheops has more than 5 million limestone blocks?
 * Is it true that the pyramids of Giza were built between 2600 and 2500 B.C.?

Statue of liberty Originally called "Liberty Enlightening the World", this modern Colossus is located on the New York harbor. Its tremendous figure, symbolizing global freedom, is known worldwide. The beautiful Lady liberty is wearing flowing robes and a majestic crown. She holds a torch, high in her right hand, and a book inscribed "July 4, 1776" in the left. At her feet lie broken chains symbolizing the overthrow of tyranny in the new nation. Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year 1876 in mind for completion, to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. The Statue was a joint effort between America and France and it was agreed upon that the American people were to build the pedestal, and the French people were responsible for the Statue and its assembly here in the United States. However, lack of funds was a problem on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was added to the list of World Heritage Sites. In 2007, the Statue of Liberty was one of 20 finalists in a competition to name the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Statue of Liberty has many qualities that make it a candidate to be considered one of the 7 Wonders of the World. One of the qualities is what the Statue of Liberty represents. It represents liberty and freedom which is very important in the world. Another quality of the Statue of Liberty is the fact that the outer layer of copper has not had to be renovated yet. The only part of the statue where the copper has been renovated is the torch. The Statue of Liberty should be considered a wonder because it is not only important to America, but it is also important to the whole world. When immigrants would sail across the ocean to America they would be on the lookout for the Statue of Liberty. For them, seeing the statue gave them hope for freedom and liberty in America. They were getting an opportunity to start a new life in America. When they saw the Statue of Liberty, they knew that they were free.




 * Guggenheim Museum **

The **Guggenheim Museum Bilbao** is a [|__museum__] of modern and contemporary art, designed by Canadian-American architect [|__Frank Gehry__], built by [|__Ferrovial__], and located in [|__Bilbao__], [|__Basque Country__], Spain. It is built alongside the [|__Nervion River__], which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Atlantic Coast. The Guggenheim is one of several museums belonging to the [|__Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation__]. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists. One of the most admired works of [|__contemporary architecture__], the building has been hailed as a "signal moment in the architectural culture", because it represents "one of those rare moments when critics, academics, and the general public were all completely united about something." The museum was the building most frequently named as one of the most important works completed since 1980 in the 2010 [|__World Architecture Survey__] among architecture experts. The curves on the exterior of the building were intended to appear random; the architect said that "the randomness of the curves are designed to catch the light". The museum is a magnificent example of the most groundbreaking architecture to have come out of the 20th century.