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On what peninsula is Chichen Itza situated?

In what century was Chichen Itza founded? Pig in a poke

Temple of Kukulcan

The purpose of these courts is to play there the game, it’s by the way was accompanies with some violence.

In days of vernal and autumnal equinox sun's rays fall on the main western stairs of the pyramid in such a way that light and shadow form a picture of seven isosceles triangles that make up, in turn, the body of an animal "going down“, to the extent of movement of the sun, to his own head, carved at the base of the stairs.

Ancient city, capital of Idumea, and later the capital of the Nabataean kingdom. Located in Jordan. What is it’s height above sea level?

The natural and architectural uniqueness of Petra more than once attracted the filmmakers. It shot this film in 2009.

Many structures were built in Petra at different times and by different five cities’ hosts, among which were the Edomites, Nabateans, the Byzantines and the Arabs. Who was the fifth host of the city?

Learning to skillfully collect water, the inhabitants of Petra also mastered the art of working with stone. The name "Petra" appeared due to it was made from stone. What does «Petra» mean?

Each year the level of rainfall in Petra is only about 15 centimeters. To safe water, local residents found a special way to do it. What was the way?

Like other Roman amphitheater it is in terms of an ellipse, whose center is occupied by the scene and the surrounding concentric rings of seats for spectators. Of all structures of this kind Coliseum stands out for its size. It height is?

How long was being the amphitheater constructed?

At this great size it could accommodate thousands of spectators. How many?

This is a Russian rock band performs the song Coliseum.

Originally the Coliseum was called on behalf of the emperors: the Flavian Amphitheater. The present name was confirmed, since the VIII century. Why it has such a name?

Because of a number of reasons, including technology, to create a huge sculpture in Brazil was impossible then, all its parts including the frame, were made separately. In what country?

The famous statue of Christ with outstretched arms, in Rio de Janeiro. It is a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil as a whole. The top of which mountain is it situated on?

Exact sizes of the statue of Christ the Redeemer are: the height of the podium - 8 m, weight 1145 tons, span - 30 feet. What is the height of the statue? Pig in a poke

What materials is the statue made of?

In 1921, the approaching centenary anniversary of national independence of Brazil inspired the fathers of the city on the creation of the monument of Christ the Redeemer. For how long did the construction of the statue go on?

Great Wall of China - the largest monument of architecture. What is the length of the Wall ?

Construction of the first wall began during the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang-ti. In what century did it begin?

Say the exact date of the announcing the final list of winners in the project “New seven Wonders of the World”. Pig in a poke

Every year there is a popular athletics marathon "Great Wall". Why is it so called?

After the unification of China this Emperor ordered to erect a solid wall to cover the northwestern borders of the empire against the attacks of nomadic peoples.