Wonder at the Wonders
- POSTED ON: 6 Aug, 2021
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- POSTED BY: Young World Club
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Take a trip around the world and explore the Seven Wonders of the World! These imposing structures each tell a story of their own and are sought after as tourist attractions.
Unravel each photo and read about them!
1. The Great Wall of China
This colossal structure was built to protect the Chinese from invaders. It is the world’s largest man-made structure. Did you know that the structure’s strength comes from the sticky rice that was mixed in the mortar that binds its stones?
2. Christ the Redeemer
This 130-feet tall concrete and soapstone statue is located on Corcovado Mountain in Brazil. It has become a universally recognisable symbol of the country. Did you know that the towering statue has lightning rods installed on it to protect it from lightning strikes?
3. Machu Picchu
Thought to be a sacred site of the Incas, this ancient city in Peru is set 8,000 feet above sea level. The city is remarkably well hidden, making it one of the most well-preserved historical cities.
4. Chichen Itza
This pyramid is a part of a complex of Mayan ruins in Mexico. It has 365 steps, one for each day of the year.
5. Colosseum
The massive colosseum, located in Rome, served as an amphitheatre that was free for all. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world. It can easily fit a modern day football pitch!
6. Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, is the burial site of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaz Mahal. The monument appears to change colour during the course of the day. Its marble seems pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, and golden in the moonlight.
7. Petra
A popular tourist attraction, Petra is an ancient city located in Jordan. The city is also called ‘Rose City’ because of the rose-red colour of the rock from which many of its structures are carved.
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