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35 Cards in this Set
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A symbol of the high culture of dynastic Egypt.
Cairo, Egypt |
Giza Pyramid and the Great Sphinx
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A monument of love, and a symbol for India.
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), India |
Taj Mahal
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The world's most famous prehistoric monument. Considered a sacred site by people qll around the world.
Wiltshire county, UK |
Stonehenge
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Today, it is the most celebrated symbol of China. In pre modern times the landmark was also recognized as a symbol of the futility and cruelty of the first emperor's political and military ambitions.
China |
Great Wall of China
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This site was the ancient capital of the Khmer empire.
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Angkor
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Symbol of the Ancient Greek World, the classical period of the Hellenic civilization.
Athens, Greece |
Acropolis of Athens
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The Flavian Amphitheater is an iconic symbol for Rome and the Imperial Roman Empire.
Rome, Italy |
Colosseum
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Located at the peak of Marpo Ri, the "Red Hill" is the symbol of Lhasa (sacred land)
Lhasa, Tibet |
Potala Palace
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This monument is known as a national monument of the United States; recognized as a symbol of freedom and democracy.
New York City, USA |
Statue of Liberty
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The universal icon of the French way of life of bon vivant and savoir vivre.
Paris, France |
Eiffel Tower
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Symbol for London as well as an icon for the British way of life.
London, United Kingdom |
Clock Tower
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New York's most popular landmark and a symbol for the American way of life.
New York City, USA |
Empire State Building
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The largest cluster of ancient buildings in the world.
Beijing, China |
Forbidden City
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Symbol of Sydney and a symbol for whole modern Australia.
Sydney, Australia |
Sydney Opera House
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This landmark is the result of a major miscalculation.
Pisa, Italy |
Leaning Tower of Pisa
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The most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese.
Yangon, Myanmar |
Shwedagon Pagoda
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The largest Gothic church in northern Europe.
Koln, Germany |
Cologne Cathedral
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Main symbol of Berlin and is also a symbol for the reunited Germany.
Berlin, Germany |
Brandenburg Gate
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Ancient city of Thebes and was once the center and the capital of the ancient Egyptian Empire.
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Luxor, Egypt
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The most important regional capital of the Mayan culture between the years 750 and 1200 AD.
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Chichen Itza, Mexico
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Was a former patriarchal basilica and the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years. Was later converted into a mosque.
Istanbul, Turkey |
Hagia Sophia
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One of the symbols and focal points for the Catholic faith; the papal residence.
Vatican city, Rome, Italy |
Basilica of Saint Peter
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Has been recognized as a symbol of the President, of the President's administration, and of the United States.
Washington D.C. USA |
The White House
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The royal chateau was built by the Sun King Louis XIV; is a symbol of absolute monarchy.
France |
Palace of Versailles
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This landmark was one of the residences of the Habsburg empire.
Vienna (Wien), Austria |
Schonbrunn Palace
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Represents the Japanese beauty and harmony and is also a symbol of Japan.
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
Mount Fuji
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Known as the highest mountain on Earth, since the mid 19th century. Situated in the Sagarmatha zone of Tibet
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Mount Everest
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Africa's highest Mountain rising 4,000 m from its surrounding Savanna
Tanzania |
Kilimanjaro
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The volcano which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples, Italy |
Mount Vesuvius
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The highest mountain range in Greece and the mythical seat of the ancient Greek pantheon.
Greece |
Mount Olympus
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The famous sandstone rock formation in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is sacred to the Anangu of the area.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia |
Ayers Rock (Uluru)
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According to Genesis, Noah's Ark came to rest at this mountain.
Turkey |
Mount Ararat
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The holy peak in the Gangdise Range; In Hindu belief it is the abode of Shiva and Pārvatī, they reside at the summit of mount Kailāśā in a state of perpetual meditation.
Tibet |
Mount Kailash
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This monument is associated with the Cathedral of the Annunciation and Cathedral of the Archangel.
Moscow, Russia |
Moscow Kremlin
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The Noble Sanctuary with the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Jerusalem, Israel |
Temple Mount
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