Events with tag - Ancient Wonders

2501 BC

Construction of the Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza, carved from limestone bedrock, was constructed around 2500 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre. This monumental structure combines a lion's body with a human head and faces east, perfectly aligned with the spring equinox.

January 1, 1101 BC

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis was a magnificent structure in ancient Ephesus that underwent multiple reconstructions from 1100 BCE until its final destruction in 268 CE.

January 1, 457 BC

Completion of Temple of Zeus at Olympia

The magnificent Temple of Zeus at Olympia, one of ancient Greece's most remarkable architectural achievements, was completed in 456 BCE after 16 years of construction. The temple served as the centerpiece of the sacred sanctuary of Olympia and housed the legendary statue of Zeus.