Ancient Wonders in Modern Day
TheOldMan
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03/03/2015
Fascinating ancient wonders in our Modern day looking stunning.
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The Colossus of Rhodes -
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon -
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Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. -
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Statue of Zeus at Olympia -
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The Temple of Artemis -
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The Parthenon -
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The Sphinx -
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The Tower of Babel -
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Petra -
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Taqi ad-Din Observatory.
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