7 wonders of the world DONE BY: PROKOPENKO ALESYA, DENISENKOV ALEXANDER, NAUMOVA NASTYA TEACHER: ARUTYUNOVA ERNA SAMVELOVNA SCHOOL 2110 CLASS 9 «A»

Introduction  Our worlds is full of beautiful and he is infinite in their possibilities. Every time we discover something new and it never ceases to amaze. In the world there are many miracles. Every miracle is surprising us more and more. We would like to talk specifically about the 7 wonders of the world.  The purpose of our work to explore and learn interesting facts about the seven wonders of the world.  Tasks:  1. To study literature and electronic sources of information about the 7 wonders.  2. To systematize and summarize the material.  3. To create a presentation.

The Pyramid Of Cheops  The pyramid of Cheops is included in the complex is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids located at Giza. This is the pyramid of Khufu,Khafre and menkaure. The architect of the great pyramid is considered Hemion, the vizier and the nephew of Cheops. He also bore the title of "Managing all construction projects of Pharaoh."

The hanging gardens of Babylon  The hanging gardens of Babylon - one of the Seven wonders of the world. A more correct name for this building - the Hanging gardens Amitis.That was the name of the wife of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II for which the gardens were created. Presumably was located in the ancient state of Babylon, near the modern town hill. According to an alternative version based on re- deciphering cuneiform tablets which could be in Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, and were built in the beginning of the VII century.

The statue of Zeus at Olympia  Statue of Zeus - one of the Seven wonders of the world, which was located in mainland Europe (in Olympia). The statue of Zeus at Olympia - the fifth wonder of the ancient world. Was built in the V century. Marble Zeus superior size all the existing temples. The massive roof of the building size m supported by columns made of limestone. On the marble pediments of the temple depicted the exploits of Zeus. The statue of Zeus was built by Phidias

The temple of Artemis at Ephesus  The temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was in the Greek city of Ephesus on the coast of Asia Minor. According to legend, Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo. According to the beliefs of the ancient Greeks, Artemis took care of everything that lives on earth, and grows in the woods and on the field. She took care of wild animals, herds of livestock, it caused the growth of grass, flowers and trees. Left Artemis without attention and people - she gave happiness in marriage, and were blessed by the birth of children

The mausoleum at Halicarnassus  Mausoleum at Halicarnassus tombstone Carian ruler Mausolus built in the mid- fourth century by order of his wife, Artemisia III of Halicarnassus, modern Bodrum (Turkey), one of the ancient wonders of the world. The construction of the Mausoleum began before the death of Mausolus in 359 and, according to ancient authors, was ruled by his wife Artemisia.

The Colossus Of Rhodes  First, the Rhodians ordered the sculptor Sherry(sculptor), the disciple of [lisippa] the statue is ten times taller than a man, that is an 18-metre. But then the inhabitants of the city demanded to increase the height of the statue twice, adding to the amount paid as much. But this amount is not enough, because by increasing the height of twice the volume of material increases eight times.

The lighthouse of Alexandria  The lighthouse was built so that ships could safely avoid the reefs on the way to Alexandria Bay. At night they were helped in this reflection of the flames, by day a pillar of smoke. The lighthouse stood for nearly a thousand years, but in 796 was badly damaged by the earthquake. Subsequently came into Egypt, the Arabs tried to restore it, and by the fourteenth century, the lighthouse was about 30 m. At the end of the XV century the Sultan qaitbay erected on the site of the lighthouse fortress, which is still there now. The lighthouse was built on the small island of Pharos in the Mediterranean sea near the coast of Alexandria.

conclusion Our Planet has many extraordinarily beautiful places. The most unusual places joined the group « 7 Wonders of the Word ». Each place is unique, has its own history and admires its beauty. 7 Wonders of the World – these ancient monuments, which are considered to be the greatest creations of human hands. The number 7 wasn`t chosen occasionally. It belonged to Apollo and is a symbol of perfections, completeness and perfection. We knew many interesting about 7 wonders of the world. We have found the answers to the questions: Why they are called miracles? Who made them? Where are they located? We Summarized the material and created a presentation of the "7 wonders of the world.

Sources of information "Great Soviet encyclopedia", vol. 37, Zamarovski V. Journey to the seven wonders of the world. - М.: