Monday 28 September 2015

175. 10 Spectacular Wonders Of The World

We humans developed a lot in past couple of centuries and created lots of amazing things around the world. This is our list of 10 spectacular wonders of world.

1. Great Pyramid of Giza – Egypt

It is 4,500 years old, 450 feet high and is composed of 2,300,000 blocks of stone.It is “The Great Pyramid of Khufu”, at Giza, Egypt.

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2. Great Wall Of China – China

Stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers, the Great Wall Of China was built to protect Chinese Empire from raids and invasions.

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3. Petra – Jordan

Petra attract most of the tourists in Jordan. unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, the entrance to the city is through a narrow gorge, over 1 km in length.

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4. Machu Picchu – Peru

Machu Picchu also known as the “Lost City of the Incas” was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls.

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5. Forbidden City – China

Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, was the imperial palace for twenty-four emperors. The Forbidden City got its name because it was forbidden to enter without the special permission of the emperor.

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6. Chichen Itza – Mexico

the mysterious temples and pyramids of the Maya, known as “Chich’en Itza” is the second-most visited of Mexico’s archaeological sites.

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7. Taj Mahal – India

The Taj Mahal is one of the most universally admired masterpieces of world heritage. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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8. Roman Colosseum – Italy

The Roman Colosseum a.k.a the Flavian Amphitheatre is one of Rome’s most famous buildings and enduring monuments to the culture of the ancient Romans.

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9. Leaning Tower of Pisa – Italy

The Leaning Tower of Pisa a.k.a Tower of Pisa is a free standing bell tower in the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa.

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10. Stonehenge – England

Stonehenge is located in the English county of Wiltshire, United Kingdom.  Some have speculated that it was a temple made for the worship of ancient earth deities.

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