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Long ago, Greek writers created a list of the seven wonders of the world. But that list only included the incredible monuments and other marvelous structures the writers knew about - which were all located in Greece and surrounding countries. The writers were not aware of the many wonders in other parts of the world. Africa is one of the largest continents on Earth. In ancient times, some Africans lived in powerful kingdoms where they built some amazing wonders. One kingdom built giant temples carved into the side of a mountain. Another kingdom built an enormous stone city surrounded by a thick stone wall. Another group built hundreds of stone pyramids as tombs for their kings and queens. What other ancient wonders does Africa hold? Some are hidden in vast deserts, along ancient trade routes, and in glittering cities. You're about to begin your search for the seven wonders of Ancient Africa!

Long ago, Greek writers created a list of the seven wonders of the world. That list included incredible monuments and other marvelous structures located in Greece and its surrounding countries. But ancient Greece was filled with wondrous things - too many for just one list. Greece is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations. The ancient Greeks loved art, architecture, theatre, politics, and sports. They created an amazing city filled with temples, palaces, homes, markets, and government buildings. They built an ancient medical center and founded the first Olympic games. What other ancient treasures does Greece hold? Some are found among the mountains of mainland Greece. Others are found on islands scattered across the blue Aegean Sea. You're about to begin your search for the seven wonders of Ancient Greece!