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Wonders of the World
- A Captivating Guide to Ancient and New Notable Structures (Exploring Ancient History)
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
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Wonders of the World
Narrated by:
Jay Herbert
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Publisher's Summary
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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