TAJ MAHAL was built in 1643 by the MUGHAL EMPEROR “SHAH JAHAN” in memory of his favourate wife “MUMTAZ MAHAL” who died after giving birth to their fourteenth child, in 1631.
TAJ MAHAL is built on a 42-acre complex which includes a mosque and a GUEST HOUSE.
When “SHAH JAHAN” died in 1666,he too was buried in TAJ MAHAL, along his wife.
2) GREAT WALL OF CHINA.
The “GREAT WALL OF CHINA” is a chain of multiple wall stretching approximately 4,000 miles.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA is the “WORLD’S LONGEST MAN MADE STRUCTURE”
This WALL is made up of brick, stone among other building materials.
In order to protect CHINA from foreign invaders, chines first emperor “QIN SHI HUANG” connected certain blocks built by Chinese states. These connection led to the base of GREAT WALL OF CHINA.
After years, other dynasties made addition to the WALL. “MING DYNASTY” constructed the most important sections of the WALL.
3) PETRA
PETRA is located in JORDAN.PETRA is the most visited attraction spot in JORDAN.
Tourist from all parts of the world visit PETRA to see the “Ancient Rock- cut Buildings”
PETRA was established in 312 BC as the CAPITAL of the NABATEN KINGDOOM,NABATEAN KINGDOM controlled most parts of the middle east
Another name of PETRA is “ROSE CITY” because the colour of the rock from which it is carved is ROSE in colour.
3)CITIZEN ITZA
CITIZEN ITZA is a “pre – Columbine city in MEXICO.
It was constructed by the MAYA CIVILIZATION.
The most notable structure at CITIZEN ITZA is EL – CASTILLO.
EL – CASTILLO is also known as the “TEMPLE OF KUKULCAN”
EL-CASTILLO is a large step pyramid built between the 8th century and 14th century.
5) CHRIST THE REDEEMER
CHRIST THE REDEEMER is a statue of JESUS stretching his arms out as a symbol of peace, located in RIO DE JANIARO,BRAZIL.
It was constructed between 1922 and 1931.
During 19th century, a priest named “PEDRO” proposed to build a statue of JESUS CHRIST on top of “CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN” in RIO DE JANIARO, BRAZIL. But his proposal was not accepted.
During 20th century, peoples in RIO DE JANIARO decided to built a statue of JESUS CHRIST on top[ of the CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN.
The statue was designed by “HEITOR DA SILVA COSTA”
6)MACHU PICCHU
MACHU PICHU is a pre-Colombian city located on top of mountain that is 2400 metres, in PERU.
It was built in mid 1400’s during the rule of “INCA DYNASITY”
It is believed that about 750 people lived in MACHU PICHU before ”SPANISH” invaded INCA DYNASITY.
MACHU PICHU remained unknown to the WORLD until 1911,when it was discovered by archaeologist “HIRAM BINGHAM”
Majority of the tourists visits this place by TRAIN.
7)THE ROMAN COLOSSEUM
The ROMAN COLOSSEUM is located in ROME, ITALY.
It was built bu roman empire between 70 AD and 80 AD as an area for military games, public executions and many other things.
Construction of the COLOSSEUM was begun by the roman emperor “VESPASIAN” and completed by his son “TITUS”
It is still the “LARGEST AMPHITHEATER EVER BUILT IN THE WORLD”
