August 27th, 2010 — 4:17am
Pharaoh Monuments in Cairo
• Pyramids of Sakkara
This pyramid was built by Zoser, the first king of Dynasty III. This pyramid is in the Sakkara area, 27 km from downtown Cairo.
• Pyramids of Giza
- Cheops
This pyramid is the largest pyramid of the three pyramids aligned. It was built by Khufu, the king of Dynasty IV. This pyramid was built (2690 BC) in the area of 13 acres. Originally 146 meters high pyramid, but now only 136 m. With an altitude caused by erosion in its heyday. The number of stones of about 2.5 million cubic meters.
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June 5th, 2010 — 10:53pm
The Colesseum is a relic of a large theater / amphitheater, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. ” Located in the capital of Italy, Rome, called the original “Galleria”, founded by King finished by Vespasian and Titus.
On the year of manufacture, so far there are differences in beliefs. Some say that the Colesseum was made in 79 BC C. There is also the view that it was between 70-82. But most archaeologists believe that the Colosseum was made in the year 70-82 AD the Colosseum Origin of name comes from a statue of 130 feet or 40 meters called Colossus. The Colesseum is configured to accommodate 50,000 spectators.
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