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Greatest Structures in the World

How and why some of the greatest structures in the world were built

World Service,7 episodes

Episodes

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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a beautiful tomb of white marble standing on the banks of the river Jumna
30 Mar 1998,13 mins
Aswan Dam
The Aswan High Dam in Egypt is a huge structure built by the Russians
13 Apr 1998,13 mins
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House- The pride of Australia
29 Apr 1998,13 mins
Khajuraho Monuments
There are 22 remaining Khajuraho Monuments in India
29 Apr 1998,13 mins
Golden Gate Bridge
Standing at almost three kilometres long is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
07 May 1998,13 mins
Panama Canal
A man-made stretch of water that allows ships to sale between the Atlantic and Pacific
21 May 1998,13 mins
The Tower of London
The greatest traitors were held and executed in The Tower of London
01 Jun 1998,13 mins