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Global Mountain Summit: Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an
Discovered accidentally by farmers in 1974 in rural China, a mass mausoleum protects thousands of hand crafted life size terracotta warriors. Learn the history behind this World Heritage site and view photos of the soldiers, each unique...
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Russian Travel: Moscow Photo Tour
Interesting photos of Moscow like the mausoleum of Lenin, Kremlin, monument to Peter the Great, and more will be found in this brief site.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Wonders of the World
This lesson plan provides adaptations, discussion questions, an evaluation rubric, extensions, and much more for learning about ancient Wonders of the World.
CNN
Cnn: Fidel Castro Laid to Rest in Private Funeral
Following the traditional nine days of mourning, Fidel Castro's ashes were placed in a granite mausoleum Sunday morning during a private ceremony attended by Castro's little-seen family and a handful of Latin American and African...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Seven Wonders: Get Clued In
Site gives clues for students to figure out the Wonders. Choose the Wonder after the clues are given. Which of the Seven Wonders is the only one still standing today?
Curated OER
Soldiers March Past the Jinnah Mausoleum, Karachi, 2005
Thorough look into demographic information, leadership, culture and more about Pakistan. Find pictures, audio, statistics, and more.
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Cupola Galleries: Classical Architecture Gallery
Displays photographs of famous architecture from ancient Rome. Includes shots of the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and ruins of the Roman Forum.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Greek Architecture
Journey with Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan as they explore the ins and outs of Greek Architecture.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Seven Wonders of the World
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Taj mahal.org: Taj Mahal
A series of short articles on the famous historical landmark in India. Includes a history, interesting facts and legends, tourist information and more.
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Unesco: Turkmenistan: Kunya Urgench
Kunya-Urgench is situated in north-western Turkmenistan, on the left bank of the Amu Daria River. Urgench was the capital of the Khorezm region, part of the Achaemenid Empire. The old town contains a series of monuments mainly from the...
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Unesco: Denmark: Roskilde Cathedral
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this was Scandinavia's first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick and it encouraged the spread of this style throughout northern Europe. It has been the mausoleum of the Danish royal family since...
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Eternal Egypt: School of Prince Qurqumas
This school is located in the area of the Mamluk cemetery, on the right hand side of the road from the area of Al-Sayeda Aisha, going towards Heliopolis along the Avenue of Salah Salem. The building complex, which was constructed by...
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Eternal Egypt: Mihrab of Al Sayeda Nafissa
This portable mihrab is made of turned wood from the Mausoleum of Al Sayeda Nafissa.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: General Grant Natl Memorial
Mausoleum containing the bodies of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), an American Civil War General and the 18th President of the United States, and his wife, Julia Dent Grant (1826-1902).
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Pics 4 Learning: Images for Education Tombs
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
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Tombs:10
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
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Tombs:10
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
Curated OER
Tombs:10
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
Curated OER
Tombs:10
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
Curated OER
Tombs:10
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
Curated OER
Tombs:10
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
Curated OER
Tombs:10
A large selection of photos from tombs, memorials and mausoleums. This site is a fantastic visual reference for a history or art class. Simply click on an photo to view the larger image.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Tomb of Cyrus the Great
The mausoleum is built of immense marble blocks, joined together without cement. Its total height, including the seven steps, is about 35 feet. A solitary pillar near the tomb still bears the inscription: 'I am Cyrus, the King, the...