Shifen Waterfall Model

Wonders of the World!

Wonders of the World!

The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is an Indian palace that is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh in India.
Top 5 facts about the Taj Mahal:

• The Taj Mahal is about 73 metres high
• The Taj Mahal was built in 1632-1653
• It is made out of white marble
• The full height of the Taj Mahal is 171 metres
• The name Taj Mahal means "crown of palaces"

The Great Wall of China

Before you look at how long it is, take a guess. (Highlight the white space to see the answer)

The Great Wall of China is aproximately 21,196 km long.
Top 5 facts about the Great Wall of China:

• The Great Wall of China is made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials
• It is built across the northern borders of China
• It's main purpose was protection against attacks and invasions from the north
• The Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built by humans
• The highest point of the wall is around 8 metres

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a mysterious Inca site in the mountains.

Top 5 facts about Machu Picchu:

• Machu Picchu is located 2430m above sea level in Peru
• It is warm and humid during the day and fresh during the night
• The languages they speak in Machu Picchu are Quechua and Spanish
• Machu Picchu means "Old Peak" or "Old Mountain" in Quechua
• It was built in a typical Inca style, with beautiful, polished dry-stone walls of granite stone.