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Antipater of Sidon (2nd c. BCE) was probably influenced by others before him, including Herodotus (5th century BCE), although it is uncertain whether the earlier Philo of Byzantium (3rd. c. BCE) actually compiled the prior list attributed to him. Other earlier and later lists are similar but not always identical. Antipater does not even list the Lighthouse (Pharos) at Alexandria but only six wonders:
"I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alphaeus, and the hanging gardens, and the Colossus of the Sun, and the huge labor of the high pyramids; but when I saw the House of Artemis that rose to the clouds, these other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, 'Lo, outside of Olympus, the sun has never looked on anything so grand.' " GREEK ANTHOLOGY 9.58
One of the likely reasons Antipater made his list of "Seven Wonders" (in Greek they are called THAUMATA, which is better translated "things to be seen" rather than "wonders") was that by his time travelers in the Hellenistic world could visit many if not most of the wonders, and Antipater could establish himself as sufficiently well-traveled to be considered an authority. It is not unlikely he saw the Great Pyramid of Giza since it was close to Alexandria, but not so probable that he really visited the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, so far away from the Mediterranean, partly because there is now a debate that this garden was not actually at Babylon but instead at Nineveh and possibly even long destroyed by his time. In actuality Antipater does not even say the Hanging Gardens were at Babylon, because he only mentions them in a separate clause after a brief description of the walls of Babylon.
A second possible reason he may have made this list was to emphasize the greatness of Greek civilization, since at least four or five of the wonders were Greek or on the periphery of the Greek world: the gold-ivory (chryselephantine) statue of Zeus at Olympia; the Temple of Artemis (often called the Artemision) at Ephesos; the Colossus of Rhodes; the Lighthouse (Pharos) at Alexandria; and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (designed, built and decorated by Greeks architects and artists).
A third possible reason - related to the second - for making the list was to positively compare new Greek wonders to the two other more ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian marvels in order to show the Greeks had equalled and possibly even surpassed previous cultures in engineering technology and appreciation of the monumental scale of such huge projects.
A fourth possible reason Antipater might have made his list was to emphasize the glory of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesos because he claims it was the most impressive of them all. Thus, this last possible reason actually has considerable textual likelihood since he himself makes this claim.
Of course, these are only ideas and not certainties. Some of this is discussed elsewhere in a book, TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY (2007), pp. 45-62.
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Why is the temple of Artemis considered a wonder?
It was described by Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders.
Why is the Temple of Artemis an ancient wonder of the world?
It was described by Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders.
When was the first list of the 7 wonders compiled?
Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders in about 140 BC.
Who was the first to classify the 7 wonders of the world?
The first known list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was compiled by Antipater of Sidon, a Greek writer, around 2nd century BC. His list included the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Who was the first man to the make up a list of the ancient seven wonders?
The first who created a list of the monuments he met was Alexander the Great during his expedition to the east and helped him to maintain a record of sites and dates. The first though who made his selection and limited the number to the known seven Wonders of the World [Ancient] was Antipater of Sidon [Αντίπατρος ο Σιδώνιος] who lived circa 140 BCE.
What make the great pyramid unusual among the places on antipater 's list?
The Great Pyramid of Giza stands out among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World listed by Antipater of Sidon due to its remarkable longevity and enduring presence. Unlike the other wonders, which were primarily artistic or architectural creations, the Great Pyramid is a monumental tomb that has survived for millennia, showcasing the advanced engineering and labor of ancient Egyptian civilization. Additionally, it is the only wonder still largely intact, emphasizing its uniqueness and historical significance.
Who decided what the 7 wonders of the new world are?
The ''New 7 Wonders Foundation'' list was decided by e-voting and telephone voting. The ''USA Today's New Seven Wonders'' list was decided by the editors.
Who put together the earliest seven wonders list?
No single person, disappointingly. Antipater of Sidon (130BC), Callimachus of Alexandria and Philo of Byzantium, drew up some of the most well-known lists. There were, however, a number of others. Most of them agreed on the first six wonders, but the seventh was variously given as the Palace od Cyrus or the walls of Babylon. The Pharos of Alexandria was the choice of Philo of Byzantium in about 146 BC. The original list is usually credited to Herodotus, but he - confusingly - lived in the 5th century BC, well before the construction of several of the acknowledged wonders. So: earliest list, Herodotus. First appearance of final list, Philo.
What is important about the temple of Artemis?
It was described by Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders: I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, "Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand".
Why is the temple of Artemis in Ephesus wonderful?
It was described by Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders: I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, "Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand".
What made the temple of Artemis important?
It was described by Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders: I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, "Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand".
Why is temple of Artemis famous?
Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders, describes the finished temple: I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, "Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand".
