Seven Wonders of the World: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Areas Of Involvement	The arts

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Tombs of the pharaohs

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

Engraving of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, a large rectangular structure with columns, sculpted figures, and a stepped roof topped by a chariot statue.

Colossus of Rhodes

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Seven wonders of the ancient world: Colossus of Rhodes

Seven wonders of the ancient world: Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Seven wonders of the ancient world: Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

Tour the architectural and sculptural achievements of the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East

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Taj Mahal, Agra, India. UNESCO World Heritage Site (minarets; Muslim, architecture; Islamic architecture; marble; mausoleum)

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McDonald's Corporation. Franchise organizations. McDonald's store #1, Des Plaines, Illinois. McDonald's Store Museum, replica of restaurant opened by Ray Kroc, April 15, 1955. Now largest fast food chain in the United States.

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