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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 …
Machu Picchu History The history of Machu Picchu is complex and fascinating, and before you arrive at the Lost City of the Incas, you might be interested in learning …
Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore, also known as the President’s Mountain, is located in the Black Hills of Keystone, South Dakota. The sculpture of four famous presidents, George Washington, Thomas …
Sydney Opera House The architect Jorn Utzon was initially rejected by three judges in a 1956 competition to design the Sydney Opera House, but his entry was picked out …
