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Borobudur in Indonesia, No Wonder of the World?

Out of the middle of jungles in Central Java, a magnificent Monument arised outstandingly: Borobudur is the largest ancient Buddhist temple in the world.

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Statue of Zeus at Olympia

The Greeks had built the Temple of Zeus in honor of their god, the king of all gods, Zeus.  However, after the construction, the temple alone was considered to be too plain.  And so, a statue of Zeus...

2 comments    olympics olympia temple of zeus
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Pharos of Alexandria

Pharos of Alexandria or simply known as Lighthouse of Alexandria was built in the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.  Because this lighthouse had become so well known, pharos became the etymology of...

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Seven - Word -Lists, Things You May Not Remember or Know

The number seven is associated with many different things in our world. Let's see if you knew all of this...

13 comments    sins snow white seven
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The Taj Mahal in Agra

The world famous Taj Mahal came into the spotlight again when the new seven wonders of the world were voted for by people on the Internet. It has been through its ups and downs but to visit it once is a must....

26 comments    travel history india
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Northern Lights over Teepees - Awesome Photos

These photos of Northern lights over Canada were sent to me by a friend and had to share with everyone! I have never had the privilege of being in the midst of a Northern Light atmospheric phenomena, but I...

60 comments    nature universe stars
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Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

Mausoleum of Mausolus at Halicarnassus was a tomb built for King Mausolus.  It was conceived by his wife and sister Artemisia.  The construction of the mausoleum may have started during Mausolus’...

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Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is the most questionable place ever included in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World list.  Its existence has been questioned by many modern day archaeologists.  It was...

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Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

In ancient city of Ephesus, the goddess Artemis (Diana) was the goddess of fertility.  Thus, its image has many breasts as interpreted in archaeology.  The site and the few remaining ruins of the temple...

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Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of the Greek god Helios.  It was located in the island of Rhodes in Greece.  It was 110 feet in height and was built with iron bars and bronze. The Colossus...

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