Saturday, August 2, 2008

Seven Amazing in The World

1) Taj Mahal, India (1630 AD) A testament art, this white marble mausoleum was built by the Magul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, who died giving birth to their child.

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2) Petra, Jordan (9-40 AD) Half-built, half-carved into sheer rockby the Nabayeans, an industrious Arab people, this rosehued city is surrounded by mountains containing tombs and funerary vault.

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3) Roman Colosseum, Rome (70-82 AD) Once capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the vast amphitheater is where ancient Rome came to watch gladiatorial contests, mythological plays and executions.

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4) Christ The Redeemer, Rio De Janerio (1931) With arms outspread in a wingspan of 100 ft., this art deco-style figure has become iconic image of Brazil.

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5) Pyramids at Chichen Itza, Mexico (Before 800 AD) This towering step-pyramid stands amid one of the region's greatest Mayan archeological sites and thought to be a temple and solar calendar.

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6) Great Wall Of China (220 BC AND 1368-1644 AD) China's first Emperor, Shih Huang Ti, built the Great Wall as a defense against northern invaders. It stretches 3725 miles from the The Pacific.

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7) Machu Picchu, Peru (1460-1470 AD) This mysterious atadel on the eastern slopes of the Andes wabuilt at the height of the Incca Empire.

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