The COLOSSEUM, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre, was built between 70 and 72 AD.
It remained in use for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there
as late as the 6th century. It brings truth to the statement “They don’t build them
like they used to”.
The PETRA TREASURY is an ancient building, whose face was carved entirely from sandstone.
It was originally used as a royal tomb between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D. Local lore of stashed riches has transformed the orginal
title of the building from Al Kazneh into the Petra Treasury.
The GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA, sometimes reffered to as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the oldest and largest of
the three pyramids that were built in the Giza Necropolis. It is thought to have been built as a tomb
for the emperor Khufu and was constructed over a 20 year period around 2650 B.C.
Photo taken by Nina-no
This magnificent mausoleum was built during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan in dedication to his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The TAJ MAHAL is located in Agra, India and is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
The white dome that sits atop the structure is completely comprised of marble.
The
GREAT WALL of China is a massive stone wall that was built between the 6th Century B.C.
and the 16th Century B.C. The wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese
Empire from attacks of Xiongnu warriors. The wall stretches over 4,000 miles and can be
faintly seen from space.
Photo taken by Fabien Dany
According to Christian mythology, the Holy Grail was the dish, plate, or cup used by Jesus at the
Last Supper, said to possess miraculous powers.
STONEHENGE is a prehistoric monument that sits in the English county of Wiltshire, and it is one of the most
famous prehistoric sites on earth. The site consists of very large standing stones that are arranged in a circular pattern.
It is still a mystery exactly how this fascinating monument was built.