‘Monuments and Landmarks’ Archives
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is an ancient Chinese fortification, built to protect the Empire of China since the 3rd century BC against the raids of 'barbarians' from Mongolia and Manchuria. The main purpose of the Wall was not to prevent people from crossing but rather to prevent them from bringing their horses. The Wall [...]
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia From the time it was built Haghia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, has astonished and entranced all who beheld it, with its great dome symbolising unattainable infinity. Haghia Sophia was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481, so serving as a place of worship for nearly one and a half millennia. When it was [...]
Pyramids
Pyramids Pyramids are large structures with square bases and four smooth, triangular-shaped sides that come to a point at the top. Several ancient peoples used pyramids as tombs or temples. The most famous pyramids are those built about 4,500 years ago as tombs for Egyptian kings. These Egyptian pyramids are among the Seven Wonders of the [...]
Stonehenge
Stonehenge On a fine midsummer morning, dawn breaks slowly over Salisbury Plain. For a full hour before sunrise, Stonehenge, that prehistoric circle of standing stones, stands out in eerie silence against the first yellow-green light of day. In the shadow of the great stones, the modern-day 'druids', people clothed in the religious robes and [...]
The Egyptian Pyramids
The Egyptian Pyramids The ancient Egyptian civilization, famous for its mighty pyramids, lasted for more than 3000 years. During this time Egypt was ruled by about at least 30 dynasties, ruling families of kings or queens. The pyramids were constructed as tombs, i.e., as burial places for the 5 Egyptian kings and their families. Originally, [...]
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower I INTRODUCTION Eiffel Tower, tower in Paris, France, an early example of wrought-iron construction on a gigantic scale. Today the Eiffel Tower is considered one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. It attracts more than 6 million visitors each year. II DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The tower was designed and built by [...]
