please help translateSeven wonders of the world - it is the oldest architectural monuments, which are considered to be the greatest creations of human hands. The number 7 was chosen is not just. It belonged to Apollo and is a symbol of perfection, completeness and perfection. In this traditional genre of Hellenistic poetry was the glorification of the list of the most famous cultural figures - poets, philosophers, kings, generals and so on. Any outstanding architectural monuments.
The first mention of the wonders of the world is found in this era, when Europe already been victorious armies of Alexander the Great. Wide dissemination of Greek culture in the territories belonging to the state, which has won a great military leader, provided a notoriety individual monuments and architectural structures. But it should be noted that the "selection" Miracles happen gradually. Some names are replaced by others, and to date the list of the most magnificent works of art and architecture are:The Pyramids of GizaHanging Gardens of BabylonOlympic statue of ZeusTemple of Artemis at EphesusMausoleum of HalicarnassusThe Colossus of Rhodes