WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT THE CAIRO CITADEL OF EGYPT?

      What can I say about Cairo Citadel of Egypt? Well, based on my research, The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din (Saladin) between 1176 and 1183 CE, to protect it from the Crusaders. Only a few years after defeating the Fatimid Caliphate, Saladin set out to build a wall that would surround both Cairo and Fustat. Saladin is recorded as saying, "With a wall I will make the two [cities of Cairo and Fustat] into a unique whole, so that one army may defend them both; and I believe it is good to encircle them with a single wall from the bank of the Nile to the bank of the Nile." The Citadel would be the centerpiece of the wall. Built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam Hills, a setting that...

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WHAT IS TAJ MAHAL?

       What is Taj Mahal? Well, this is the very memorable of the third wife of Mughal Emperior Shah Jahan  named Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen....

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WHY IS IT HAGAI SOPHIA WAS CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD?

THE HAGAI SOPHIA      This information of mine about the Hagai Sophia was based on my research and review. In my research, Hagia Sophia from the Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, "Holy Wisdom"; Latin: Sancta Sophia or Sancta Sapientia; Turkish: Ayasofya) is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its dedication in 360 until 1453, it served as the Greek Patriarchal cathedral of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Patriarch of Constantinople of the Western Crusader established Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931, when it was secularized. It was opened...

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WHY IS IT THERE ARE SO MANY TOURIST AND VISITORS IN THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA?

THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA                See that picture? It's proving that there's a lot of people visited on the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But what is the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Well, the Leaning Tower of Pisa  or simply the Tower of PisaTorre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo) after the Cathedral and the Baptistry. The leaning Tower of Pisa is famous because it leans. Although it was designed to be perfectly ...

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WHAT MAKES PORCELAIN TOWER OF NANJING AMAZING?

            Do you have an idea about the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing? If no, this short review of mine can help you or can give you an idea about this tower.Here is the picture of the tower:PORCELAIN TOWER OF NANJING      Amazing isn't it? That is the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing. One of the Seven Medieval Wonders of the World.       This is my short briefing about the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing. The Porcelain Tower or Porcelain Pagoda of Nanjing, also known as Bao'ensi  which means "Temple of Gratitude", is a historical site located on the south bank of the Yangtze in Nanjing, China. It was a pagoda constructed in the 15th century during...

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA?

                     Wow!!!! It is really amazing to see a man made like this. The Great Wall of China is one of the famous monument in the world that  is why it was chosen as one of the Seven Medieval Wonders of the World.              In my research about the Great wall of China, I discovered that the Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. Several walls have been built since the 5th century BC that are referred to collectively as the Great Wall, which has been rebuilt and maintained...

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WHAT ARE THE MISIRIES OF THE CATACOMBS OF KOM EL SHOQAFA?

        Don't you know that the meaning of Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is 'Mound of shards' or 'Potsherds' ? And don't you know that it is one of the seven Medieval Wonders of the World? Well, if not then read carefully my review about the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.        While reading my review, maybe there is a question in your mind like where can we find the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa? or Why is it the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa belongs to the seven Medieval wonders of the World and etc. I hope that this short review of mine can answer those questions on your mind.         Now, what is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa? The Catacombs...

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