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30 Seven Wonders
The new Seven Wonders of the world were compiled by popular
vote over a six-year period by a non-profit group headed by
adventurer Bernard Weber.
Pictures and descriptions of the seven wonders of the world are
given below. With the help of the Clue Corner, write their names.
It was made by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the
1
memory of his loving wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is a
mausoleum located in Agra, India. Its construction
began in 1632 and was completed in 1653. It is made
up of white marble stone.
2
It was an amphitheatre with a capacity of 50,000
people. It is the greatest piece of Roman architecture
situated in the city of Rome, Italy. It was built 2000
years ago.
3
It is the most famous temple in the Mexican city of
Yucatan, built by the Maya civilization. It is a temple
dedicated to Kukulkan, the Plumed Serpent. It has a
total of 365 steps which is equal to the number of days
in a year.
Clue Corner
a) Colosseum b) Christ the Redeemer c) Machu Pichhu d) Petra
e) Chichen Itza f) Taj Mahal g) Great Wall of China
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