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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Bettany travels across three continents following in the footsteps of ancient warriors, pilgrims, emperors and tourists as she visits each of the world’s seven wonders.

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on BBC Select

Episode 1: The Great Pyramid at Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria
Bettany Hughes begins in Egypt, visiting the Great Pyramid at Giza before heading to the world’s first ever skyscraper, the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Episode 2: The Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Bettany embarks on an extraordinary journey through Greece, exploring two ancient wonders: the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus.

Episode 3: The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Temple of Artemis
On a journey along Turkey’s west coast, Bettany reimagines the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Temple of Artemis.

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