In the beginning.........
Travel across the Mediterranean, Northern Africa,
Persia, and Asia to explore the Ancient World.
Civilizations began developing with Adam and Eve. Down through time, many ancient images have been destroyed, but an amazing amount have survived. New finds are made every year and they help us to understand how our ancient relatives lived. Thanks to the images drawn on the walls of their houses depicting everyday life and the invention of writing that conveys thoughts and feelings, we can better understand life long ago.
Woven throughout history God speaks to us through His people, His Creation and the Holy Spirit. Notice all the references to Him and His story since the beginning..
References to Christianity
Key Words:
Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, Israel, King Nebuchadnezar, Tower of Babel, Israel, Jews, Abraham, Garden of Eden, Lot
For More Key Words use Ancient and:
- China, Egypt, Rome, Greece, Messopotania, civilizations, and world.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
A Greek poet and writer, Antipater of Sidon who lived in the second century B.C. loved the Greek monuments to the world. He made several lists and the most popular is called "The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." Antipater's list, however, only represents the Greek Empire and it was meant to intimidate and impress outsiders.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Jesus and his family probably saw the great pyramids when they lived in Egypt.
Hanging gardens of Babylon
Daniel was living in Babyon at the time.
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
According to the Bible, Paul came to the city to tell people about Christ. He was so successful that a man named Demetrius was afraid that people would not buy his small status of Artemis. Demetrius loudly proclamied that Paul would destroy everyones flourishing Idol business, and ending by shouting out "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" There was a riot and Paul left the city. Acts 19:24
Today we remember Paul's words and our Savior Jesus Christ, but Artemis and Ephesus are long gone.
Temple of Zeus at Olympia
Greek artist Phidias was commissioned to create this likeness of the Greek god, Zeus beginning in 450 B.C. Phidias was also well-known for his expertise in math. The golden ratio, also known as phi, comes from his name.
Ezra and Nehemiah return to Jerusalem 458-445 B.C under the reign of the Persian king Artaxerxes.
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Mausolus and his queen Artemisia ruled over Halicarnassus and the surrounding territory along the Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor in 377 B.C. He ruled for twenty four years. When he died, his wife erected his tomb overlooking the city. The man who supervised it's building included Scopas, the name who had supervised the rebuilding of the Temple to Artemis at Ephesus.
Colossus of Rhodes
Only lasting 56 years, it was so impressive that Phiney the Elder said, "But even lying on the ground, it is a marvel." It was a symbol of unity of the people who lived on the Mediterranean island of Rhodes. Auguste Bartholdi was inspired by this statue when he created our "Statue of Liberty."
Lighthouse at Alexandria
Ordered to be built by Ptolemy Soter, who took command of Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. The construction began in 290 B.C. and was completed after his death by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphus.
Other Ancient Wonders
