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Descriptive Text – Place

1. Petra – Yordania

Petra as The Lost City attracts many tourists’ interest to visit. The number of visitors increases
significantly since it is known as one of the wonders of the world in 2007. They visit and admire the
splendor of Petra and its history. The word Petra means “rock” in Greek. This city is famous for its rock-
cut architecture magnificent buildings beautifully carved in high and gigantic rocks. Petra was the capital
of the Nabatean kingdom of King Aretas IV in 9-40 BC. Petra was a safe place because the enemies were
difficult to get there. Besides, the people were safe from the sandstorms since it is located in the valley
of Wadi Araba. Nowadays, the visitors can take a special vehicle provided in Amman bus station. By
paying the ticket 50 JD or Rp 700.000, the visitors can have a great tour around the magnificent carved
rock buildings of Petra.
2. Machu Picchu – Peru

Machu Picchu is a famous symbol of the Incan Empire history. It is also well known as the lost Incan city.
It was built in 1450 but a hundred years later it was abandoned after the Spanish came and conquered
the Incan Empire. Machu Picchu is a city built with the polished stone. It is located in the middle of a
tropical mountain forest with an extraordinarily beautiful panorama. The main building is Intihuatana,
the Temple of the Sun, and Room of the Three Windows, which are called the Sacred District. Initially,
the city was a fortress and then transformed into the capital of the Incas. Machu Picchu means Old
Mountain. The city stands about 3 thousand meters above sea-level, among the high mountains. Though
it takes long time to reach the place, the dazzling panorama is very worth it.
3. The Great Wall – China

The Great Wall of China is one of Seven Wonders of the World. The wall extends for about 8.851
kilometers over the deserts, mountains, and grasslands. It is recorded that the wall traverses 9 provinces
and cities in China. This famous Great Wall was built during three dynasty periods, from Qin Dynasty,
Han Dynasty, to Ming Dynasty. It took more than 2000 years to finish the Great Wall. The purpose of
building this very long wall was to be a stronghold from enemies in the northern area. Nowadays, The
Great Wall of China becomes very popular. Many tourists come to see and to have a long walk along the
wall. Moreover, some tour operators arrange night tours when the Great Wall is illuminated with lines
of lights. It is a great time to see a unique and exotic magical view of The Great Wall of China.
4. Colosseum – Italia

Colosseum is one of Seven Wonders of the World which is located in Italy. This place is a large
amphitheater in the city of Rome. It is a historical relic. This place was built in the period of King Alfero
Gilberto year 72 AD. But it was not finished. Then his son, Titus, completed this building in the year 80
AD. This building is elliptical or spherical shape which can accommodate 50,000 spectators. Colosseum is
recognized as an astonishing work with great and spectacular architecture. Unfortunately, this
magnificent amphitheater was used for gladiator battles, animal battles and capital punishment. The
Colosseum is considered as one of the greatest examples of Roman building with its unique design and
elliptical structure. Tourists and first-time visitors to Rome never fail to be amazed after seeing
Colosseum. Therefore, it is acknowledged as Rome’s most famous monument which becomes the
symbol of the city.
5. Taj Mahal – India

Taj Mahal is one icon from India which is very famous for its beautiful architecture and history. It is
specifically located in Agra. This building was established during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan. It took around 22 years to build Taj Mahal. It was dedicated as a mausoleum (grave) to his wife,
the Empress Arjumand Banu Begum known as Mumtaz Mahal. Although the Emperor had had two other
wives, but the Empress Mumtaz Mahal was the one he loved very much. After the birth of their
daughter, the Empress passed away. Then Mughal Emperor ordered his ministers to design the Taj
Mahal as a symbol of his love to the Empress. The building looks so majestic with white marble from the
front. Taj Mahal consists of the main gate, the garden, a mosque, a living room, and some white and
beautiful buildings. Especially at sunrise and sunset, this building looks so wonderful.

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