An Arsonist Destroyed A Wonder Of The World For Modern Reasons
Destruction for fame isn’t a new phenomenon
“At some point during our not so distant past, the conditions surrounding being famous changed…With fame there are hassles that some say come with the territory, but where did anyone sign on to the idea that if you do very well you will be at risk of being killed for it?”
— Gavin De Becker, “The Gift Of Fear”
Crowds gathered and watched in stunned disbelief as the flames enveloped the building. Its destruction had been thought utterly impossible, but it was unfolding before their very eyes.
The Temple of Artemis, which had stood in splendor for hundreds of years turned into a charred fragment of its former glory. The huge building made of marble was thought to be impervious to a fire of this nature, yet the structure crumbled. However, the news of the fire paled in comparison to the method of destruction.
An arsonist destroyed the temple, which modern readers will know as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Moreover, the perpetrator handed himself over to the authorities without a fight — he didn’t even bother to hide. As he was questioned about his crime, the arsonist said he did it in order to become famous.
