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Pyramids of Giza & The Great Sphinx
Of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramids at Giza are the only ones remaining, they are over 6000 years old and are constructed from over 25 million tonnes of limestone. The pyramids were…
The New Seven(ish) Wonders of the World
At the turn of the millennium, an effort was launched by a Swiss foundation to identify the 'New 7 Wonders of the World', through a "decidedly unscientific" polling method allowing the public to vote - online…
Decadent Dubai on hold
Here at Google Sightseeing we're fond of the excesses that are common in the oil-rich city of Dubai.1 Before the recent recession, money flowed so freely that even utilitarian structures were built larger than anywhere else…
Karnak Temple Complex
After the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt's next most visited historical site is the Karnak temple complex just outside Luxor. Karnak was constructed over a period of 1300 years by approximately 30 different pharaohs, and eventually grew…
Daisen-Kofun
Nestled in the bustling city of Osaka lie many kofun - keyhole shaped and mounded tombs or tumuli - the largest of which is Daisen-Kofun. Daisen-Kofun is the resting place of Emperor Nintoku who ruled Japan…
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza (Wikipedia) is one of the largest and most significant Mayan sites in Mexico. El Castillo (the Castle) is a 30m high pyramid and temple that is the focal point of the site. At the…
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