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PLACE DETAILS
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Great Wall of China (China)
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It was built to protect the Chinese Empire from the Mongolians and other
invaders 5 to 16th century BC. It is a succession of multiple walls spanning
4,000 miles & makes world's longest manmade structure.
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Petra (Jordan)
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Nabataeans (nomadic Arabs) constructed this petra in Jordan. Its proximity to
the trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub. It
is also known as “Rose City” due to the stone color from which it is carved.
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Christ the Redeemer Statue (Brazil)
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Catholic Priest suggested to built it 1980 as a symbol of Brazilian Christianity
& is considered for the "Statue of the Christ". It with open arms, a
symbol of peace, was chosen. It is 98 feet tall, 26-feet tall pedestal, arms
stretch 92 feet wide, 635 metric ton statue, made of soapstone and concrete, is
located atop the 2,300 feet tall Corcovado mountain. The construction is between
in 1922 to1931.
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Machu Picchu
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It is located on a ridge between the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains in
Peru. It was constructed by Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui as a royal estate
of sorts, the presence of elite residences in the northeast sector.
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Chichen Itza
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Maya people built it when the power in the region shifted to Mayapan. Its
purpose was to serve as a religious center for people in the region.
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Colosseum (Rome)
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It was built in Rome by Flavian dynasty, Jewish slaves used in the construction.
It is also called as Flavian Amphitheatre. It is a stage for different events
were held there including gladiator contests, mock battles and animal hunts, and
dramas.
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Taj Mahal (Agra)
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It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz after her death & is located in the city of Agra.
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Great Pyramid of Giza
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It was built for tombs (for burying the dead.) for the country's pharaohs. They
are the largest structures ever built in Egypt.
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