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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Lighthouse of Alexandria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lighthouse of Alexandria stood for over 1600 years and is on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Read this article to learn about its history and significance.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Pyramids of Giza

For Students 6th - 8th
The great pyramids at Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Learn the role the sun played in the construction of the pyramids. Included is a map of where the pyramids are located in Giza, a bibliography for further...
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University of Chicago

Lost Egypt: Early Photos of Egyptian Monuments

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos taken in the nineteenth century of various ancient Egyptian temples and other religious sites. There is also a good article on the history of early photography in Egypt including a description of how nineteenth-century...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Hanging Gardens of Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the controversy around the actual location of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, or if they even existed at all.