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Seven Wonders of the World

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Seven Wonders of
the World

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Seven Wonders of the World on earth
• The Seven Wonders of the world on earth are
amazing and unique structures that amaze with
their beauty, grandeur and technical
achievements. Initially, the list of miracles was
compiled in ancient times, but over time it has
changed many times.

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The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China, which
looks like a giant stone snake, is
a symbol of the Celestial
Empire and its most famous
landmark. This grandiose
structure, half a square meter
long, is called the Chinese
wonder of the world.

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Statue of Christ the Redeemer
The Statue of Christ the
Redeemer is a famous statue
that is located on Mount
Corcovado in the city of Rio de
Janeiro. She is considered a
symbol of the city and the
whole country. The monument
was built of reinforced concrete
material and soapstone. The
height of the statue is 38
meters, the weight is 1145 tons,
and the arm span is 30 meters.

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Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza (Mexico) is an
ancient Mayan city complex
decorated with numerous
pyramids and holy sculptures.

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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an ancient city
of the mysterious Inca
civilization, one of the most
famous tourist sites in South
America.

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Petra
Petra (Jordan) is an amazing
city carved into the rocks and
decorated with numerous
temples and mausoleums.

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The Colosseum
The Colosseum (Italy) is a
majestic amphitheater where
gladiatorial fights and other
entertainment were held in
ancient Rome.

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The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum
mosque located in Agra, India,
on the banks of the Jamna
River. It was built by order of a
descendant of Tamerlane, the
Padishah of the Mughal Empire,
Shah Jahan, in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died
giving birth to her fourteenth
child (later Shah Jahan himself
was buried here).

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Seven Wonders of the World
Each of these wonders is unique in its kind and attracts millions of
tourists from all over the world who want to enjoy their splendor
and history. These wonders of the world remind us of the amazing
abilities and talent of man to create magnificent works of art and
architecture.
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