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Places to See Before They Disappear
Endangered travel destinations around the world by Elizabeth Olson Glacier National Park Related Links Distinctive Destinations in the U.S. Extreme Vacations…sphinx
(Encyclopedia) sphinxsphinxsfĭngks [key], mythical beast of ancient Egypt, frequently symbolizing the pharaoh as an incarnation of the sun god Ra. The sphinx was represented in sculpture usually in a…Can You Name These Pyramids From Around The World?
We are all familiar with the Pyramids of Giza as Wonders of the Ancient World (and the modern one), but what do you know about these other important pyramids found around the globe?4.5 billion – 1 B.C. World History
Before Christ (B.C.) or Before the Common Era (B.C.E.) Some Ancient Civilizations Ra, Egyptian Sun God (3000–2000 B.C.) See also Egyptian Mythology The Great Pyramid at…The Seven Wonders of the World
Since ancient times, numerous “seven wonders” lists have been created. The content of these lists tends to vary, and none is definitive. The seven wonders that are most widely agreed upon as…Seven New Wonders
World > Structures and Buildings by Amy Fletcher Related Links Great Wall of China Petra Machu Picchu Taj Mahal Colosseum Seven Modern Wonders Seven Modern…Monuments and Landmarks
/**/ Machu Picchu, located high in the Andes, was voted one of the new Wonders of the WorldSince at least the building of Göbekli Tepe 11,000 years ago, humans everywhere have built structures of…pyramid, structure
(Encyclopedia) pyramid. The true pyramid exists only in Egypt and Sudan, though the term has also been applied to similar structures in other countries. Egyptian pyramids are square in plan and their…The Megacities of Africa
Africa's urban landscape A melting pot of religions, languages, wildlife, and history make up the expansive continent of Africa. It indeed has small villages, and poverty does exist there as it does…Cairo, city, Egypt
(Encyclopedia) Cairo Cairo kīˈrō [key], Arab. Al Qahirah, city (2021 est. metro. area pop. 21,…