Exploring historical sites offers a glimpse into our past, showcasing the cultures and events that have shaped humanity.

1. The Great Wall of China

• Location: Northern China
• Significance: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Length: Over 13,000 miles
• Built: 7th century BC onwards

2. Machu Picchu, Peru

• Location: Andes Mountains
• Significance: Incan royal estate
• Discovered: 1911
• Altitude: 2,430 meters (7,970 feet)

3. The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

• Location: Giza Plateau
• Significance: Ancient tombs
• Built: Around 2580 – 2560 BC
• Height: Originally 146.6 meters (481 feet)

4. The Colosseum, Italy

• Location: Rome
• Significance: Largest ancient amphitheater
• Built: AD 70-80
• Capacity: 50,000 to 80,000 spectators

5. Stonehenge, England

• Location: Wiltshire
• Significance: Prehistoric monument
• Built: Circa 3000 BC to 2000 BC
• Purpose: Unknown, hypotheses range from astronomical to religious

6. The Taj Mahal, India

• Location: Agra
• Significance: Icon of love and architecture
• Built: 1632-1653
• Materials: White marble

7. Petra, Jordan

• Location: Southern Jordan
• Significance: Ancient city cut into rock
• Built: 5th century BC
• Notable Structure: Al-Khazneh (The Treasury)

8. The Acropolis, Greece

• Location: Athens
• Significance: Symbol of Ancient Greece
• Built: 5th century BC
• Main Structure: Parthenon

9. Chichen Itza, Mexico

• Location: Yucatan Peninsula
• Significance: Mayan ruins
• Built: 600 AD
• Notable Structure: El Castillo

10. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

• Location: Siem Reap
• Significance: Largest religious monument
• Built: Early 12th century
• Architecture: Khmers’ classical style

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Mental Map of Historical Sites

• The Great Wall of China
• Machu Picchu
• The Pyramids of Giza
• The Colosseum
• Stonehenge
• The Taj Mahal
• Petra
• The Acropolis
• Chichen Itza
• Angkor Wat