Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was deliberately burned down by a fame-seeking arsonist?
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Fact: In 356 BCE, Herostratus burned the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, in present-day Turkey, in hopes of seeking everlasting fame. According to ancient accounts, authorities executed him and banned mention of his name to deny him the notoriety he wanted. Historians nevertheless preserved his story, ultimately frustrating that effort. Dedicated to the Greek goddess of the hunt, the temple was later rebuilt. The crime inspired the expression “Herostratic fame,” meaning fame achieved through a destructive or criminal act.
Correct Answer: Temple of Artemis at Ephesus