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All around the world you will find historic and famous monuments. The monuments can be the creation and last remains of ancient civilizations. These sites teach us a lot about our past and the history of civilization. They need to be studied, visited, and preserved. While there are many great places in the world to see, these sires are the best and most famous.

The Taj Mahal of India is a gigantic mausoleum built under the command of Emperor Shah Jahan, which is a Muslim Moghul emperor, to honor the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was built out of white marble and surrounded by gardens. This structure is the pride of India’s Muslim art.

The Christ Redeemer of Brazil is a big statue of Christ, Jesus that stands 40 meters tall. It is situated at the top of Corcavado Mountain range and overlooking the Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the best-known monuments of Jesus around the world. The sculptor of this great piece of work is Paul Landowski and the designer is a Brazilian named Heitor da Silva Costa. The statue also reflects the hospitable nature of the Brazilians, which are the open hands of Jesus ready to receive anyone.

The Chichn Itz located at Mexico is a Mayan temple that reflects the ancient culture, economy and politics of the Mayan civilization. Much people are surprised on how well the temple was structured given that Mayans only have crude tools and materials back then. This structure is one of the last Mayan temples to be built and also one of the best preserved. It’s a historic treasure for the Mexican people.

The Machu Picchu in Peru is a city built in the 15th century on the orders of Incan Emperor Pachactec. It was built on the mountain called Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is one of the most recognizable marks of the Inca Empire and is commonly referred to as The Lost City of the Incas. You can get up there by taking a four day hike up the very popular Inca Trail which offers beautiful views of the surroundings.

There are many great historical sites in the world that are worth traveling too. These place give us insight into the past and help us learn about human history. These places are also marvels of engineering. How did ancient cultures, with such primitive tools, manage to make things like Stonehenge or the Pyramids. We often can’t do many of these things today. These sites listed are some of the wonders of the world are worth visiting.

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