Cultural Landscapes: How Humans Modify the Natural Environment by Erin Schreiber

Liberty Island, New York, NY

2023-11-03 15:22:06 UTC

The Statue of Liberty was assembled and completed in Paris, France between 1881 and 1884. It was proposed by a French intellectual and anti-slavery activist named Eduardo de Laboulaye to represent freedom in the United States and a symbolism of friendship that the two countries had. The statue is made of copper and metal and was gold, but as time went by, it began to tarnish and became a green-like color.

-Elizabeth Mancilla

Great Wall of China, Huairou District, China

2023-11-03 15:24:26 UTC

The Great Wall of China was built in the early 7th century BC and is a series of fortifications that were made of rammed earth, stones, and wood. It was built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe.

By: Emanuel Mendez

The Great Pyramid of Giza, Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Giza Desert, Egypt

2023-11-03 15:28:28 UTC

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built in 2560 BC. The pyramid was built to serve as a tomb and memorial for the pharaoh. It was built with limestone, granite, and mortar, and was constructed by thousands of skilled volunteers, whose bodies have been found buried near the pyramids.

-Tristan Horton

Paris, France

2023-11-03 15:28:56 UTC

The Eiffel Tower was created in 1889.

It took them 2 year to finish it and they started in 1887. The purpose of the Eiffel Tower was built so it could be one of the largest attractions at the Paris World's Fair in 1889. The Eiffel Tower is one of the main visitor attractions in Paris. The tower is made out of puddle iron. Gustave Eiffel is the originator of the Eiffel Tower

-Layla Cunningham

Washington, DC, USA

2023-11-03 15:31:33 UTC

Designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital. The structure was completed in two phases of construction, one private (1848-1854) and one public (1876-1884). It was made with white marble from a different Maryland quarry combined with granite from several quarries in New England. Its arcitechture is that of an egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of an ancient civilization.

Cloud Gate, East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL

2023-11-03 15:31:47 UTC

Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate, also known as "The Bean", was created by using computer technology to cut 168 massive stainless-steel plates into precise shapes which were pieced together like a puzzle, then welded shut. The Bean was constructed as part of a design competition in February of 2004. This monument anchors downtown Millennium park and reflects the city's famous skyline.

-Sara Buchanan

Statue of Liberty

2023-11-03 15:32:05 UTC

The statue of liberty was built between 1881 and 1884 for the United States' centennial of independence and the friendship with France. Some of the materials used to create this statue were cast iron, copper, steel, and gold. The statue is an example of neoclassical architecture and the design comes from y Bartholdi in 1870, at the suggestion of liberal jurist Edouard de Laboulaye , with engineering advice from first Eugene Viollet-le-Duc and later Gustave Eiffel .

Gyeongbokgung Palace: Seoul, South Korea

2023-11-03 15:32:08 UTC

Gyeongbokgung Palace is the main royal palace for the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of 5 grand palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. It was abandoned for two centuries, than restored by Prince Regent Heungseon.

Liberty Island, New York, NY

2023-11-03 15:32:14 UTC

Liberty Island in New York was established October 15, 1924. it was built because the island is declared a military post and work begins on a military fort meant to protect New York Harbor. It was built by land reclamation. Since the place has the statue of liberty, its pretty famous and it has been modified by humans.

Bastei Bridge--Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany

2023-11-03 15:32:38 UTC

The Bastei was built with wood in 1824, then reinforced with sandstone in 1851 to preserve the structure. It's popular among tourists, and crossing the bridge greets you with the remains of Felsenburg Neurathen Rock Fort, the largest medieval fort of the area. --erin

Alamo, TX

2023-11-03 15:32:43 UTC

The Alamo was built back during the Texas Revolution. This event occurred in 1836, but the alamo was built in 1718. The materials that were used were blocks, wood, and dirt. The Alamo was built to acculturate the local indigeous people to Christianity and Spanish life. -Palyn Holley

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

2023-11-03 15:33:17 UTC

An ancient citadel on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens that contains the remains of several ancient building of great architectural and historical significance. It has withstood bombardment, massive earthquakes and vandalism and was made for the goddess Athena- Allison

Machu Picchu, Peru

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Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of Southern Peru. It was built to serve as a royal retreat and was built using granite.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD

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Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA

2023-11-09 16:20:43 UTC

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate. The Golden gate is at a whopping size of 1.6km strait connecting San Francisco's bay and the Pacific Ocean. This Bridge was made by many workers but lead by Joseph Strauss as the Chief engineer for this impeccable masterpiece serving as a resemblance for San Francisco and one of the biggest tourists attractions. It was opened up in 1937 being the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL

2023-11-11 19:53:03 UTC

The Castillo de San Marcos was built in 1672. This stone fortress was constructed to protect Spain's settlement in St. Augustine from pirate raids, hostile American Indian tribes, and neighboring imperial powers, the fortification is a symbol of the cultural and imperial struggles that shaped early North America. The Castillo is one of only two fortifications in the world built out of a semi-rare form of limestone called coquina. The other is Fort Matanzas National Monument, 14 miles south of St. Augustine. he fort was designed by Spanish engineer Ignacio Daza in a unique star shape, based on a pattern of defense on developed in 15th-century Italy. - Marley Head

Machu Picchu, Peru

2023-11-16 18:40:28 UTC

Machu Picchu was built around the 15th century by the Incas. It's believed to have served as a royal estate or sacred site. The Incas used primarily stone for the construction of Machu Picchu. They carved and fit the stones together without the use of mortar. The architecture of Machu Picchu is truly remarkable, the Incas used a technique called "ashlar masonry" to fit the stones together so precisely. It's incredible how they designed and built such intricate structures without the use of mortar. The site is a testament to their engineering skills and artistic vision. Machu Picchu served multiple purposes for the Incas. It is believed to have been a royal estate, a ceremonial site, and a place of religious significance. The precise purpose of the building is still a topic of discussion among historians and archaeologists, but its grandeur and strategic location suggest that it held great importance in Inca society.

-Keira Taylor

Vatnajökull National Park, Klapparstígur _summer rue

2023-11-20 16:13:26 UTC

^{The unique qualities of Vatnajökull National Park are primarily its great variety of landscape features, created by the combined forces of rivers, glacial ice, and volcanic and geothermal activity. Vatnajökull is Europe's largest glacier outside the arctic, with a surface area of 8,100 km2. Generally measuring 400–600 m in thickness and at the most 950 m, the glacial ice conceals a number of mountains, valleys and plateaus. It even hides some active central volcanoes, of which Bárðarbunga is the largest and Grímsvötn the most active.}

Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

2023-12-13 18:46:34 UTC

The construction of the Palm Jumerirah was started in 2001 and the fist residents arrived in 2007. The main purpose of its building was to attract tourism. The Palm were created from 7 million tons of rock blasted from the nearby Hajar Mountains and 120 million cubic meters of the stuff were dredged from the bottom of the sea to form the island.-Noah