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29.07.2021 22:35 •  Английский язык

Guess what Wonders of the world are described. 1. This is the only wonder of the ancient world that is still standing, and it is greatin every aspect. Built over 20 years, it held the record for the tallest man-madestructure in the world for over 380 years.
2. Consisting of large stones in a standing position and forming a circle, it isbelieved to have been built around 250 BC. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Recent studies have led archaeologists to believe that it was used as a burial sitein its time.
3. The literal translation of its name is Old Mountain'' It was declared a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site in 1983. It is believed to be an Inca site.
4. Though not man-made, its amazing peak certainly deserves a place in the top 10wonders of the world as a natural wonder. Standing at 8848 m tall, it is the highestpeak in the world above sea level, and was first conquered by Edmund Hillary aTenzing Norgay in 1953.
5. Certainly one of the most known structures in the world, it is indeed a learning structure, standing at 5586 m tall. It used to lean by 5.5 degrees but restorationwork carried out between 1991 and 200 has reduced that angle to 3.99 degrees.
6. It is a massive structure, which is actually an amphitheatre, and is the largestever built in Italian history. It is elliptical in shape and is capable of seating 500people. Though damaged partially by massive earthquakes and stone robbers, thismarvellous feat of Roman engineering has survived all the tough tins.
7. It is a breath taking structure made of marble, and is located in India. Builtover 30 years, it comprises of a dome mausoleum, and also has the shrines of its creator, the emperor Shah Jahan and his wife, Mum Begum, in whose memory
the structure was actually built. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a symbol of iconic beauty and love.
8. This structure is also one of the most famous ones in the world. It is actually a collection of walls built across centuries by many dynasties. The whole series of walls spans 88518 km and is a fascinating wonder.