When the Olympic Games first started in Greece, they built a huge temple. As time passed, they wanted something more impressive so they built a statue so huge you couldn't even see the top.
The Colossus of Rhodes apparently stood near Mandraki harbor in Greece. Do you believe historians?
A mausoleum is a huge tomb. The word comes from Mausolus, who’s wife (also his sister) built him the most spectacular tomb many years ago. She wanted something to remember him by. Check out this Wonder of the World.
Around 550 BC, a temple was built for the goddess Artemis. Lots of gods have had temples built for them but this temple was special. So special it even became one of the seven wonders of the world.