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Wonders of the World

A Captivating Guide to Ancient and New Notable Structures (Exploring Ancient History)

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Wonders of the World

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Jay Herbert
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: A Captivating Guide to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and More
  • Seven Wonders of the New World: A Captivating Guide to the Great Wall of China, Colosseum, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, and Chichén Itzá

In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:

  • How many of the wonders are still around today?
  • Were all of these wonders actually real, or are they more mythical in nature?
  • Why were these wonders built in the first place?
  • What happened to them? Did they fall apart over time, or did something catastrophic happen?
  • How big do historians think these wonders were?

In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about:

  • The dark side of the construction of the Great Wall of China
  • The different types of performances once held in the Colosseum
  • The rediscovery of Machu Picchu and its mistaken identity
  • The mysteries behind Chichén Itzá’s temples
  • How the Nabateans hand-carved their city out of the cliffs
  • How the Taj Mahal changes colors during the day
  • How Christ the Redeemer was installed on the mountain

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