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Have you ever wondered what ancient monuments would look like in the modern day? Well, thanks to digital artist Evgeny Kazantsev and AI technology, these remarkable images are now a reality.
From the Great Sphinx of Giza to the Temple of Artemis, here are some of Evgeny’s modern-day recreations of ancient monuments.
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1. The Great Temple At Petra
A colossal complex finished in around the first century CE, under the rule of Nabatean king Aretas IV. The vast ensemble of buildings occupies around 81,375 square feet and is preserved well compared to the other monuments on this list.
2. The Great Sphinx Of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza was built by the Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC), whose face it probably represents. It is one of the oldest known monumental sculptures in Egypt and is widely known worldwide.
3. The Statue Of Zeus At Olympia
A giant seated figure of Zeus, the king of the gods of Mount Olympus. It was about 41 ft tall, made around 435 BC at Olympia, Greece. The wooden framework of the statue was decorated with ivory and gold plates.
4. Takkyubin Observatory Of Constantinople
The Constantinople observatory of Takkyubin (Taqi ad-Din) was one of the largest astronomical observatories in the medieval world. It was destroyed in 1580 because it was used for astrology (a form of divination outlawed by the Sharia) along with astronomy.
5. The Mausoleum At Halicarnassus
This tomb was built for the Anatolian ruler of Caria, Mausolus. Around 148 ft in height, it was created by prominent Greek sculptors, and its sides were decorated with sculptural reliefs.
6. The Tower Of Babel
This tower is a fictional structure mentioned in the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. While the Tower of Babel is considered by many to be a myth, some scholars relate it to old structures in Sumeria and Babylon.
7. The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the hanging garden doesn’t have any established location. According to a legend, the gardens are described as an example of beauty, ingenuity, and engineering.
8. The Temple Of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis was dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity. It was rebuilt twice but was completely destroyed by 401 AD. Only the fragments and foundations of the last temple remain.
9. The Acropolis Of Athens
An ancient citadel overlooking the city of Athens, the Athenian Acropolis was a giant ensemble of buildings, with the Parthenon being the most famous one. The Parthenon and some other buildings were severely damaged during the 1687 siege by the Venetians.
10. The Colossus Of Rhodes
This statue was built to commemorate the successful defense of Rhodes city against a year-long siege by Demetrius Poliocretes. Approximately 108 feet tall, it is considered the tallest ancient statue. However, it lasted only 54 years and collapsed during an earthquake.