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Landmarks and Monuments

Landmarks are features or places that are highly recognizable. They were originally used to track locations, but they have also become famous as tourist areas. There are people that will save their entire lives to make a trip just to see the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, or the Great Wall.

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How did Stonehenge change over time?

Stone henge changed physically because of erosion of rain on the rocks.. wind and so on. As time went by the ancient people who worshipped stonge henge died out because of war, emmigration, changes within the land, etc.

What is 12pm est in Philippines time?

The Phillippines are exactly 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time. So if it is 12 pm in New York City, which is in the U.S. Eastern time zone, it is 12 am the next day in Manila.

What is a Panthenon?

You mean the Parthenon? If you meant that, it is a structure that the ancient Greeks made in the Acropolis. You can see the remains and it still stands strong and proud. There also there used to be a statue of Athena that made out of gold but sadly as time passed by, theives stole pieces of the statue and nothing was left.

When was the colleseum in ancient rome built?

The actual name of this amphitheatre was Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium) because it was built by the emperors of the Flavian dynasty. Colosseum was a nickname.

The date of the beginning of the construction is uncertain and 70 AD, 72 AD, and 75 AD are variously given. It was commissioned by the emperor Vespasian (reigned 69-79 BC) after the defeat of the Jewish Revolt in 70 AD. It was financed with the spoils of that war and built by slaves taken in Jerusalem. It was inaugurated by Vespasian's' son and successor Titus (reigned 79-81 AD) in 80 AD. Titus' brother and successor Domitian (reigned 81-86 AD) made further modifications.

Do mottes help protect a castle?

yes they are one of the many contributing factors that in which protect a castle. another thing castles do is that they where usually built on very high elevations so it would be a lot of effort for the enemy to go to the castle and it would help give the castle more time to be prepared to defend it's self and they would have the advantage .

Is Karnak in Luxor?

They are within 3 kilometers of each other at Thebes, along the Nile River, in Egypt.

Where is buckingham palace located?

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster

Why is big ben analog?

Because it was built in 1859, and they didn't have digital clocks then.

When was the Alloa Tower built and what year?

Alloa Tower was built in the 14th century, probably in or after 1363 when the land it stands on was granted to the Earl of Mar.

What is a Plymouth rock?

Plymouth Rock is a marker to commemorate the place where where the Pilgrims got off the Mayflower.

What threatens Stonehenge?

Essentially the biggest threats posed to Stonehenge come from people, either through airborne pollution eroding the stones or from possible vandalism.

What are all the places in Australia starting with The Great?

Some of the following Australian names are features rather than actual places, but they all begin with "The Great".

The Great Sandy Desert

The Great Australian Bight

The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Artesian Basin

The Great Ocean Road

The Great Sandy National Park (not related or anywhere near the desert of the same name)

The Great Sandy Strait

The Great Dividing Range

The Great Basalt Wall National Park

When was Confederate Memorial Gateway in Hickman created?

Confederate Memorial Gateway in Hickman was created in 1913.

Why are the sussex downs called the downs?

'Downs' is from dun meaning, amongst other things, 'hill'. The word acquired the sense of 'elevated rolling grassland' around the fourteenth century

How much souvenir money should you bring to Europe?

You should bring at least £15 since Europe have some really cool things especialy the UK!