Tag: Class 10 Essay
Panama Canal The Panama Canal was constructed in two stages. The first between 1880 and 1893, being the work carried out by the French company headed by de Lesseps …
Stonehenge Stonehenge is a massive stone monument located on a chalky plain north of the modern-day city of Salisbury, England. Research shows that the site has continuously evolved over …
Kiyomizu-Temple Kiyomizu-dera officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) …
Lost City of Petra The Greek word Petra means rock. Hence the city of Petra is synonymous with its name. This ancient city was carved out of stone. The …
Chichen Itza Chichen Itza, located at the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula of modern Mexico, was a Maya city which was later significantly influenced by the Toltec civilization. …
Lighthouse of Alexandria The Lighthouse of Alexandria was the first lighthouse in the world. Construction began in 290 BC and took twenty years to complete. When it was done …
Statues of Easter Island Characteristics Re-erected tuff moai at Ahu Tahai with restored pukao and replica eyes Easter Island statues are known for their large, broad noses and strong …
Roman Colosseum Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty …
