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There are historical monuments in India which are protected

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23230) 29 Jun

There are many historical monuments in India. they are called protected. They are protected by the Archaeological department of India. Sher Afghan tomb is one of those monuments. They are not sold to others. There are historical...

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Child Guides

k sridharprasad @yugasini (12892) • Secunderabad, India 28 Jun 24

When we visit Historic places, most of the people hire guides.Usually Ages people work as guides. But here the situation is different, if we visit Fethepur Sikri near Tajmahal in Utter Pradesh, children in the age of 5 to 7, will...

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World Heritage Day is Today!!

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 17 Apr 21

Hi guys, Hope you all are relaxing and spending time with your family today. I am doing the same. Today is 18th April and it's celebrated as "World Heritage Day". It was on this day back in 1982...

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We have not been there in a while

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 9 Dec 18

We were in Emporia, Kansas the other night. They have an all veterans park. Emporia is the home of the Veteran's Day celebrations in the United States. I regret that it was dark and cold as we did not stay long. This image is...

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Famous monuments around the world

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 6 Jun 12

I love online geography games where you have to find countries and capitals on a map. One of my favourite games is a game where you get a picture of a famous monument and then you have to click on the location on the map. I was...

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Monuments Bike 'Adam'

advokatku @advokatku (4033) • Indonesia 21 Sep 10

In the midst of the City of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, precisely in the area of Al Mawadi there is a monument shaped giant bicycle. Bicycles with unusual size, many known people with bicycles called "Adam." The bike was high as five...

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Did you have fun?

anna728 @anna728 (1499) • United States 17 Jul 09

A lot of people have been there but I thought it was kind of boring. Did you enjoy going?

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The power of Belief.

Pose123 @Pose123 (21635) • Canada 2 Mar 09

Never doubt for one moment that beliefs are very powerful. We have in the past and still continue to fight wars over them. We build monuments to them and medicine,psychology and political systems are built on them. But remember...

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what is so symbolic about australia ?

Abhi22m @Abhi22m (76) • India 5 Jan 09

Australia is a great nation,with great culture,legacy & of course great people. it has been the torchbearer for the rest of the world.its architectural excellence, wildlife diversity mesmerizes me.but what do u think is the most...

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Have you visited any of the world monuments?

smilyn @smilyn (2967) • United States 20 Dec 08

I like to travel around. I have visited the Taj Mahal at India and the Eiffel Tower at Paris. I'm planning to visit US in the next year. How about you? Have you visited any of the world monuments?

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Highest Honors?

ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 29 Aug 08

I have attended dinners to show appreciation to a person or group, I have signed letters or posters to show support, I have witnessed the unveiling of statues and monuments in honor of some celebrity. I have seen the stars in the...

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Natural beauty of India versus man made monuments

dbhattji @dbhattji (2506) • India 17 Apr 08

God has made such variety of natural beauty in India that it would take ages to explore the diversity of nature. How many of you have visited India to see the natural beauty and not just the man made monuments?

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Place... you belong to...

vmadhavi31 @vmadhavi31 (189) • India 21 Jan 08

Hi Friends... I thought of starting this discussion as I am finding people from various regions, countries, cities and places. It will be interesting to know more about you place of living and its specialities. I am starting...

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are u from delhi-then give ur intro here

jeet2728 @jeet2728 (53) • India 17 Jan 08

hey all my lot members who all of u belog to delhi. it an immensely great city to live in.it is composed of all the modern eras things with fine slicings old monuments and buildings that are mostly confined to old delhi. chandni...

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If i come in your town(region) , what you guide me to visit?

v1ad_r @v1ad_r (12) • Romania 10 Aug 07

tell me 3 place where i must to not throw away. Maybe in one day i will visit them.who nows!

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History

rinkub @rinkub (231) • India 30 Jul 07

Being an Indian, I'm very proud of the fact that the Taj Mahal is now listed as one of the seven wonders of the world. It is indeed a beautiful monument made of white marble. Built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in the 17th...

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new seven wonders of the world announced

hinge_me_down @hinge_me_down (56) • India 7 Jul 07

-- Taj Mahal in Agra, India -- The Great Wall of China -- Petra, the rock-carved city in Jordan -- The Inca city of Machu Picchu, Peru -- CHRIST REDEEMER, Rio de Janeiro -- The Colosseum in Rome, Italy -- Pyramids They say...

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Is it true that if you live near an historical place you underestimate it?

opinione @opinione (749) • Italy 23 May 07

Is this the reason of vandalism and spotting? In our country historical remnants are everywhere but I think that almost everyone is aware of their value and importance, it depends on the education that we receive at school I...

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Should people pay to see national monuments?

littlemissmistress @littlemissmistress (187) • United States 30 Mar 07

My family and I just got back from St. Augustine, Florida. I must say, it is a gorgeous, history-marked town, but we had to pay a lot to see things that are government supported. The exception was visiting Fort Matanzas, which...

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What are you lookin for when you travel?

arkaf61 @arkaf61 (10881) • Canada 24 Mar 07

Me, I want a nice not too crowded place right by the beach. I don't need shopping, I don't need casinos, I don't need much as long as I'm by the beach. If there is a chance to visit some museums or historical monuments I would...

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