The Seven Wonders Museum
The Seven Wonders Museum, also known as the Nasr Gallery, was established by an artist named Nasrallah Rouhani in 1387 (2008) on the Karaj-Chalus Road, approximately 14 kilometers from Karaj, Iran. Nasrallah Rouhani, born in 1926, was a disciple of Ismail Ashrafi (a painter and writer, and a student of Kamalolmolk). Rouhani is also known for designing the Iranian passport, coupons, and some of Iran's banknotes and guarantee checks. The museum primarily features miniature models and paintings of the Seven Wonders of the World, which Nasrallah Rouhani meticulously created using his imagination and skills.
The term "Seven Wonders" refers to the seven greatest architectural and sculptural masterpieces of ancient times. It was initially attributed to a Phoenician-Greek scholar named Antipater of Sidon in the second century BCE, and the final list of the Seven Wonders was completed during the Middle Ages. This list included the most remarkable historical structures of the ancient world, some of which had very limited evidence and some no longer exist today.
The Seven Wonders are as follows:
The Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt: Before the construction of this lighthouse, such a tower serving as a beacon did not exist. It was commissioned by Alexander and stood until 796 AD when it collapsed due to an earthquake.
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt: The exact method of construction of this pyramid in ancient Egypt has never been definitively determined.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece: This statue is no longer extant today.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus in present-day Turkey: The remains of this temple, located approximately 50 kilometers from Izmir, are limited to its foundation.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece: This statue is located in the historic city of Olympia.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Iraq: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, considered the first known hanging gardens in human history, were renowned for the Tower of Babel, the massive walls, and the hanging gardens of Semiramis. None of these have been completely discovered.
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in Bodrum, Turkey: Built in the 4th century BCE, this mausoleum is no longer preserved.
In addition to these wonders, the Seven Wonders Museum also features sculptures of primitive humans kindling fire and camel riders next to the Egyptian pyramids, as well as various other captivating displays.