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What was the ancient Egyptian name of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders?
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Akhet-Khufu
What type of stone was mainly used for the Great Pyramid of Giza’s core blocks?
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Limestone
Which ancient city housed the Temple of Zeus that contained the famous seated statue?
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Olympia
How high was the Colossus of Rhodes commonly estimated to be?
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About 33 metres
What was the primary function of the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
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Guiding ships
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How high was the Colossus of Rhodes commonly estimated to be?
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About 33 metres
What was the primary function of the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
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Guiding ships
What material formed the Great Pyramid of Giza’s original smooth outer casing?
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Tura limestone
Which ancient writer listed the Seven Wonders in a famous Greek poem?
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Antipater of Sidon
How many columns did the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus reportedly have around its main structure?
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Thirty-six columns
How tall was the Great Pyramid of Giza when originally completed, approximately?
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146.6 metres