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• Location: Liberty Island, New York City, USA
• It was a gift from France to the United States as a symbol of friendship.
• Construction Started: 1876
• Construction Completed: 1886
• Dedicated: 28 October 1886

Additional information:

• Height: 93 meters (305 feet)
• Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (French sculptor).
• It was designated a U.S. National Monument on 15 October 1924.
• It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• Angkor Wat is an ancient city located in Cambodia.
• The largest religious complex in the world.
• During the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple
• Constructed between 1113 and 1150 CE
• Spread across over 400 acres / 1.6 km²
• Founder: Suryavarman II
• Designated: 1992 (16th session)

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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• Completed: 691–692 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
• Location: Temple Mount, Old City of Jerusalem
• Built on: Site of the Second Jewish Temple
• Historical Fact: Original temple destroyed in 70 CE by Romans
• Significance: Important Islamic shrine and landmark

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Tower of Silence is a burial place used in the Zoroastrian religion.
• It is used to place dead bodies after funeral rituals.
• The practice is known as “sky burial” in Zoroastrian tradition.
• It is mainly found in India and Iran.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Total height (with base): 125 feet
• Statue height only: 98 feet
• Pedestal height: 26 feet
• Completion year: 1931
• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Tahrir Square is located in Cairo, Egypt.
• It is also known as “Liberation Square” (Martyr Square).
• Formerly, it was called Ismailia Square.
• It has been a major center of political protests and revolutions.
• Established: 1867
• Famous Events: 1919 & 2011 revolutions

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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Dome of the Rock

• Location: Temple Mount, Old City of Jerusalem
• Completed: 691–692 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
• Built on: Site of the Second Jewish Temple
• Historical Fact: Original temple destroyed in 70 CE by Romans
• Significance: Important Islamic shrine and landmark

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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A kremlin is found in historic Russian cities. 

It includes five palaces, four cathedrals

It was built between the 14th and 17th centuries 

Since the 13th century, the Kremlin was the Great Prince's residence 

Additional information:

The complex now serves as the official residence of the Russian president 

The name Kremlin means "fortress inside a city"

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The Temple of Heaven is located in the southeastern part of central Beijing. 

It was constructed from 1406 to 1420

During the reign of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

The Anglo-French alliance occupied the temple during the Second Opium War.

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The Louvre, is located in Paris, France.

Largest art museum in the world with an area size of 782,910 square feet.

This museum is considered a historic monument in Paris and is part of the Louvre Palace, which was built in the 12th century.