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Masterpieces

The world is filled with historical marvels demonstrating an epitome of human history. Numerous
civilisations have built incredible sites that are still standing tall in the 21st century.

Can you identify these well-known masterpieces using the Help Box?

1. A monument known for its intricate rock-cut architecture
erected around 300 BC, featuring tombs and temples carved
into pink sandstone cliffs earning the nickname, the “Rose city”.
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2. A marvellous masterpiece, which is the largest Egyptian
pyramid, was built in the early 26th Century BC during a
period of about 27 years.
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3. A thousand monumental statues scattered on a beautiful
Pacific island giving a mysterious charm, were made from
around 1000 CE until the 17th century. _________________

4. A 15th century civilisation located in tropical jungle
at an elevation of approximately 2,500 metres above
sea level. _________________

5. This historic temple complex is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and the world's largest religious
monument, spanning 162.6 hectares.
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Fact File
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The Indian Museum of Kolkata is the oldest and the
Moai (Easter Island, Chile), Petra (Jordan), largest museum in India, founded in 1814. It has
Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt), a rare collection of antiques, armour, ornaments,
Machu Picchu (Peru), Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
fossils, skeletons, mummies, and Mughal paintings.

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