Famous, quite frequented by tourists and behind the scenes that many people did not come to know
Historical monuments are more than beautiful sights around the world. They bring fascinating stories, keep secrets and reveal curiosities about different eras and civilizations.
6 historical monuments with curious stories behind
1. Tower of Pisa – Italy
It is one of Italy’s most famous monuments due to its lateral inclination.
What few know is that the famous “lying” of the structure happened because of a mistake in the foundation. Even with the failure, engineers reinforced its base to prevent the tower from collapsing over time.
2. Stonehenge – England
It is the largest archaeological riddle in the world, for its huge blocks of stone have been erected thousands of years ago, but its exact function is still a mystery.
Some theories suggest that it served as an astronomical observatory as evidence of solstitial rituals. It was built on the Plain of Salisbury, England, almost 4600 years ago.
3. Christ the Redeemer – Brazil
The Redeemer Christ is a known millennial figure worldwide. What many people don’t know is that the hell have hit Christ several times. Even so, the structure remains intact, as they designed it to resist winds of up to 250 km/h.
4. Machu Picchu – Peru
Famous, touristy and very frequented by tourists, Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel that is on top of the Andes in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley.
She went through abandonment and had her rediscovery centuries later. Some researchers believe she served as a sacred refuge for the Inca elite.
5. Taj Mahal – índia
Known even by songs in honor, Taj Mahal, India, is a palace built by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife named Aryumand Banu Begam. Its construction lasted about 20 years and employed around 20,000 workers.
6. China Wall – China
Finally, despite its fame as a fortress, the wall has not always been so effective against invasions as many people think.
They began to build the wall in 220 BC from the orders of Qin Shihuang, Chinese emperor of that time. They only ended construction in the sixteenth century.
But it was not that effective, since in some parts, enemy soldiers bribed the guards to cross it.
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