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The Great Wall of China |
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The Great Wall of China refers to a sequence of stone as well as earthen defenses in China that were built, reconstructed, and sustained amid the 5th century BC and the 16th century. These were constructed in order to guard the northern extent of Chinese frontiers throughout the reign of successive dynasties. Amongst the famous wall in this series belongs to the period 200 BC - 220 BC, that was constructed by the first Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. However, at present its stands in a ruined state as it was much farther north in comparison to the wall constructed by the Ming Dynasty.
The entire construction stretches over roughly 6,400 km starting from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west, all along an arc that more or less marks out the southern border of Inner Mongolia, but extends to over 6,700 km in entirety. Over 1 million men are said to have guarded the Ming Wall at its peak.
Previous to the use of bricks, the Great Wall was essentially constructed from Earth or Taipa, wood and even stones. For the period of the Ming Dynasty, bricks were greatly employed in many sections of the wall, along with materials inclusive of lime, tiles, and stone. This was primarily because the size as well as the weight of the bricks was easier to work with rather than stone or earth.
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Other Wonders of The New World |
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Petra in Jordan
Inhabited from ancient times, Jordan is the Nabataean caravan city. It is situated between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea, which was a crucial link amidst Egypt, Arabia and Syris Phoenicia. Petra is bordered by mountains mystified with gorges and passages. read more... |
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| Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ, situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is 39.6 m tall and weighs 700 tons, placed at the peak of the 700 m Corcovado mountain, Tijuca Forest National Park. It is a symbol of Christianity and an icon of Rio and Brazil. read more... |
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Peru's Machu Picchu
Peru’s Machu Picchu is one of the most intriguing destinations of the world. It offers the magnificent scenery and spectacular views. Machu Picchu is situated 7000 ft. above the sea level, on a small hilltop in between the Andean Mountain Range and the Urabamba Valley below. read more... |
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| Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid
Chichen Itza is the most significant city and has become an archaeological site. It is situated 29 km southwest of Valladolid, Mexico. The meaning of its name is “Mouth of the Wells of Itza”, which is derived from the Itza tribe of Maya Native Americans and the two natural wells that supplied water in the city. read more... |
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The Colosseum in Rome
Colosseum or Coliseum is an important tourist attraction in the modern Italy, that at once point of was a iconic symbol of imperial Rome. This majestic structure was initiated under the Emperor Vespasian and completed under Emperor Titus. read more... |
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| TAJ MAHAL
The Taj Mahal that aptly denotes a ‘symbol of love’ is a mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal (favorite wife of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan) that is situated in Agra, India. This structure reflects the epitome of Muhgal architecture under Shah Jahan. read more... |
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Wonders of The Other Worlds |
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Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, are the different names to refer to the largest and oldest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis that borders Cairo, Egypt (Africa).
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| Konark - Sun Temple
Konark also known as Konaditya is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Konark and Orissa. This magnificent temple exhibits the marvel of the architects, who envisioned and constructed it. . The name of this famous temple is derived from the term Kona, which means corner and ark means Sun. read more... |
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Shanghai World Financial Center
Shanghai World Financial Center is the third- tallest building of the world. It is 492 m high and 101 storey building and cost a total of 125 billion yen, as per president of Mori Building Co. Ltd, who was one of the major investor in the project. read more... |
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| One Hundred Trees Oasis
The place where the Gobi Desert begins is an area where at an oasis, the herders and travellers can get some food and water and a place to stay. This place or area is called One Hundred Trees Oasis. read more... |
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| Wonders of The World |
- Pyramid of Giza
- Ha Long Bay
- Phong Nha - Ke Bang
- Fansipan, Mountain
- Cox's Bazar, Beach
- Sundarbans, Forest
- Ganga, River
- Mount Everest, Mauntain
- Amazon River
- Cocos Island
- Mount Fiji, Mountain
- Lake Atitlan, Lake
- Lake Titicaca, Lake
- Pacaya, Volcano
- Victoria Falls Waterfall
- Angel Falls Waterfall
- Platano, Forest
- Niagara Falls, Waterfall
- Grand Canyon, Canyon
- Iguazu Falls
- K2, Mountain
- Bora Bora, Island
- Khao Yai, National Park
- Chitwan National Park
- Great Barrir Reef
- Kaziranga National Park
- Davolja Varos
- Mekong River
- Tubbataha Reef
- Galapagos Islands
- Yakushima Islands
- Komodo National Parks
- Maldives, Archipelago
- Chocolate Hilis
- Belize Barrier Reef
- Kali Gandaki
- Mount Kilimanjaro Valcano
- Dead Sea
- Loch Ness
- Flaming Cliffs
- One Hundred Trees Oasis
- Great Blue Hole
- Laguna Colorada
- Los Roques
- Salar de Uyuni
- Baikal
- Ulla Ulla National Reserve
- Phang Nga Bay
- The Twelve Apostles
- Gran sabana
- Madidi National Park
- Rara Lake
- Ayers Rock(Uluru)
- Jeju Island
- Wulingyuan
- Black Forest
- Sinharaja Forest
- Blue Grotto
- The Blue Nile
- Kalahari Desert
- Wadi Rum Desert
- Cappadocia Rock Formation
- Ko Phi Phi
- The White Nile
- Huangsham Mountain
- Azul Waterfall
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Vesuvius Volcano
- Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- Auyantepui Mountain
- Canaima National Park
- Milford Sound
- Mount Sinai Mountain
- McKenzie Falls
- Pamukkale, Springs
- Tierra Del Fuego Archipelago
- Mont Blanc (Alps)
- Alpamayo Mountain Peak
- Khajuraho
- Ajanta Ellora
- Golden Temple
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Hampi
- Konark - Sun Temple
- Sigiriya
- Shanghai Financial Center
- Osaka Castle
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