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Christ the Redeemer: A Symbol of Peace

  INTRODUCTION There are many historical places and monuments which make us amaze whenever we visit them unlike from the fact whether we are visiting them for the very first time or we are visiting them again. Whenever we visit them, we have a question in our mind about what would happen in the past through which the early people constructed such magnificent construction. So our article will be there to kill every question that you have raised in your mind about the history of historical places and monuments.                ABOUT Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado in Rio De Janeiro , Brazil . The statue stands at 98 feet height and its outstretched arms reach 92 feet horizontally.   It is created by French sculptor Paul Landowski & built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa in collaboration with the French engineer Albert Caquot .   A symbol of Christianity across the world, the statue has also become a cultural i

Chichen Itza: An Archaeological Site

  INTRODUCTION Very few have heard the name of Chichen Itza but it is one of the seven wonders of the world and very few know its history, modern history, and its additional structures. So no need to go anywhere, this article will be helpful for you and tell you everything that u should know. So let start…. ABOUT Chichen Itza was a large pre- Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period . This archaeological site is located in Tinum Municipality , Yucatan State , Mexico . Chichen Itza is occupying an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in the south-central Yucatan state, Mexico. It is located some 90 miles ( 150 km ) east-northeast of Uxmal and 75 miles ( 120km ) east-southwest of the modern city of Merida . It is estimated that it was the house of 35000 people and it was the religious , military , political , and commercial center . The Chichen Itza was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.         SITE DESCRIPTION Two big ceno

The Great Wall of China: An Impressive Architecture

                                                                             INTRODUCTION We all have known that the Great wall is in China, but do we know the history of why the Great Wall was constructed? If not, no need to worry because this article will provide you a brief knowledge about its history, construction, and significance. ABOUT The Great Wall of China is an ancient wall in China . The wall is made of cement, rocks, bricks, and dirt. It was completed in 1878 and it was meant to protect the north of the empire of China from enemy attacks. The land in some parts of China was too easy to cross, so Qin Shi Huang started building the Great Wall to make to increase the difficulty levels for Xiongnu to invade China. The first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang also called Shihuangdi , started the Qin Dynasty and the Xiongnu tribes in the north were the enemies. It is about 21,196 kilometers ( 13,171 miles ) long, 9.1 meters ( 30 feet ) wide, and 15 meters ( 50 feet ) high.

The Colosseum: An Engineering Marvel Of The Roman Empire

  INTRODCTION We all have heard the name of the colosseum that is in Rome but do we know the amazing history it has. So let start knowing its history with the help of this article ABOUT It is an amphitheater in the center of the city, Rome , Italy . It is the largest ancient amphitheater and is still the largest amphitheater in the world. Earlier, it was known as the Flavian Amphitheater , during whose reigns the building was constructed but now it is known by the name Colosseum . The name of the building was referred to as the patronage of the Flavian Dynasty . The name Colosseum was attested from the 6th century , during late antiquity. The name Colosseum is believed to be derived from the Colossal Statue of Nero on the modal of Colossus of Rhodes. In the 12th century , the structure was recorded as the amphitheater colisei ,( Amphitheatre of the Colossus ) but the earliest citation for the name Colosseum in Early Modern English is the 1600 translation by Philemon Holland . A

Red Fort - Delhi's Most Iconic Monument

  INTRODUCTION: We have heard the name of red fort many times in our daily life. Red Fort is Delhi’s most iconic monument but do we really know the history of the Red Fort? If not, don’t worry we are here. There are some facts about it that will blow your mind and we will reveal them to you HISTORY: ·         Shah Jahan , the Mughal Emperor decided to build the Red Fort. ·         It was built by the same architect who built the Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmad Lahori . ·         It remained the residence of the Mughal Emperors until 1857 ·         During the rule of Farrukhsiyar, the ninth Mughal Emperor, the silver ceiling of the fort was replaced with copper to raise money. ·         In 1739, a Persian Emperor named Nadir Shah defeated the Mughals & took valuable belongings of the fort with him including the famous Peacock Throne - Served as the Royal Throne of the Mughals. ·         Mughals signed a treaty with Marathas, the Marathas dug out the silver ceiling of Diwan-i-Khas t