More monuments: Petra, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu

Petra, Jordan

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan that was carved into the rock. It was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom and is famous for its rock-cut architecture.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications that were built along the northern borders of China to protect against invasions. It is one of the most famous landmarks in China.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan city in Peru that was built in the 15th century. It is famous for its stunning mountain views and well-preserved ruins.

Diagrama 1

Tabla de los seis monumentos del libro (con los de p. 33).

mindmap
  root((World monuments))
    Stonehenge[England]
    Pyramids[Egypt]
    Colosseum[Italy]
    Petra[Jordan — Nabataean]
    Great_Wall[China — fortifications]
    Machu_Picchu[Peru — Incan]

Tablas

Glosario

• rock-cut architecture: Arquitectura tallada en piedra: edificios excavados o esculpidos directamente en la roca.
• Nabataean kingdom: Reino nabateo: antiguo reino árabe (s. IV a. C. – I d. C.) con capital en Petra.
• fortifications: Fortificaciones: construcciones defensivas como murallas y torres.
• invasions: Invasiones: ataques militares de un territorio a otro.
• Incan: Inca: relativo a la civilización incaica del Tahuantinsuyo.
• ruins: Ruinas: restos de construcciones antiguas.

Fuentes

• Crédito de la fotografía de Petra.
• Crédito de la fotografía de la Gran Muralla.
• Crédito de la fotografía de Machu Picchu.