The seven wonders of the world, or the seven wonders of the ancient world , is a well-known list of the most admirable architectural and artistic works of the ancient world, which the greeks and romans considered perfect. These works, allegories of the human soul, show that with rudimentary means, the architects and builders of the time were capable of carrying out prodigious works. The list of the seven wonders has not been fixed for several centuries and the authors are multiple. In this book, you will learn the answers to the following questions: oHow many of the wonders are still around today? oWere all of these wonders actually real, or are they more mythical in nature? oWhy were these wonders built in the first place? oWhat happened to them? Did they fall apart over time, or did something catastrophic happen? oHow big do historians think these wonders were? oAnd so much more! The lighthouse of alexandria covers the ancient wonder's history and the mysteries surrounding it, including the debate over how it was built, operated, and destroyed. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about the lighthouse of alexandria like never before.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.