2. Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico Chichen Itza is located about 90 miles from the coast in the northern Yucatan peninsula. The archaeological site has temples, palaces, and other important buildings. All the buildings at Chichen Itza are made out of stone. Visitors are not allowed to climb the stairs of the Castillo anymore in order to better preserve the monument.

3. This statue of Jesus stands some 125 feet tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the world’s best- known monuments. The statue took five years to build and was introduced on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms. Christ Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4. Colosseum in Rome, Italy At least 50,000 spectators could sit in the Colosseum of ancient Rome. Today, performances are still held outside the enormous theater. The Colosseum was built between 70 and 82 AD. Much of the Colosseum has deteriorated or fallen apart, but efforts are being made to preserve the structure. The ancient amphitheater is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions.

5. The Taj Mahal Built in 1648, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India is a masterpiece of Muslim architecture, but its future is uncertain. Some 20,000 workers spent twenty-two years building the glistening white Taj Mahal. Made entirely of marble, the structure was designed as a burial site for a favorite wife of the emperor, Shah Jahan. Mughal architecture is characterized by harmony, balance, and geometry. Beautifully symmetrical, each element of the Taj Mahal is independent, yet perfectly integrated with the structure as a whole. The master architect was Ustad Isa.

6. Great Wall of China No one is sure exactly how long the Great Wall of China is. Many say that the Great Wall is about 3,700 miles long. The Great Wall is not actually a single wall, but a series of disconnected walls. Snaking along the hills in the southern part of the Mongolian plain, the Great Wall (or Walls) were built over centuries, beginning as early as 500 BC. During the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), many walls were joined and re-enforced for greater strength. In places, the massive walls are as tall as 29.5 feet.

7. Petra, Jordan People have been living in Petra, Jordan for a very long time. The very beautiful desert city of Petra, Jordan was home to people that no longer exist. Petra's location between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea made it an important center for buying and selling where Arabian incense, Chinese silks, and Indian spices were traded. Today, Petra is one of the world's largest and most important archaeological sites.

8. Machu Picchu in Peru In the fifteenth century, the Inca built the small city of Machu Picchu in a ridge between two mountain peaks. Beautiful and far away, the buildings were built of finely cut white granite blocks. No mortar was used. Because Machu Picchu is so difficult to reach, this legendary city of the Inca was almost lost to explorers.

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