Which of the seven wonders of the ancient world could Thales see during his wanderings? When did other miracles appear?
October 31, 2020 | Education
| Apparently, young Thales saw only one wonder of the world — the great pyramids in Egypt. The “Gardens of Semiramis” in Babylon were built during his lifetime, but later – around 580, during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar (Nabu-kudurri-utsur) II. The statue of Zeus at Olympia appeared in the middle of the 5th century. BC, and all other Greek miracles – even later, in the era of Hellenism.
