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Wonders of the World: A Captivating Guide to Ancient and New Notable Structures

Duration
7H 2min
Language
English
Format
Category

History

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

Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient and the New World!

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Release date

Audiobook: 2 December 2023

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