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Exploring the Hellenistic World: Ancient Wonders, Art, and Religion

Dive into the wonders of the Hellenistic World from 323–31 BC, including the Great Pyramid of Giza and Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Discover iconic sculptures like Nike of Samothrace and Aphrodite of Melos, as well as significant religious practices such as the Cult of Isis and Osiris and Mithraism. Uncover the mysteries and beauty of this ancient era with our comprehensive guide.

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Exploring the Hellenistic World: Ancient Wonders, Art, and Religion

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  1. The Hellenistic World, 323 - 31 BC

  2. Class Period: <insert 1, 2, or 3 here> Names: • <insert group member name here> • <insert group member name here> • <insert group member name here> Group Members

  3. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Great Pyramid of Giza • Where: Giza, Egypt • When: 2584–2561 BC • What: The tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu was the world’s tallest building for 3800 years. It is the only surviving ancient wonder. Insert picture here

  4. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Hanging Gardens of Babylon • Where: Babylon, Mesopotamia • When: c. 600 BC • What: Nebuchadnezzar II built tiered gardens of trees, shrubs, and vines for hiswife who missed her lush, green homeland. The location has not been found. Some doubt it truly existed. If it did, it was destroyed in ancient times. Insert picture here

  5. ART: Sculpture Nike of Samothrace • What it is: • Why it matters: Insert picture here

  6. ART: Sculpture Aphrodite of Melos • What it is: • Why it matters: Insert picture here

  7. ART: Sculpture Polykleitos • Why he matters: Insert picture here

  8. RELIGION: The Mystery Cults Cult of Isis and Osiris • What it was: • Why it matters: Insert picture here

  9. RELIGION: The Mystery Cults Mithraism • What it was: • Why it matters: Insert picture here

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