Monuments around the world by https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n Each student should choose a monument representative of a civilisation or historical period and do some research on it. They should include a picture of the monument and a brief description, using the vocabulary used in class (such as adjectives, materials, etc). en-us 2024-10-21 15:02:56 UTC 2024-11-09 17:50:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://pixnio.com/free-images/2017/03/08/2017-03-08-07-55-23.jpg Stonehenge mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179728853 It was built between about 3000 and 2000 BC and is located in Salisbury, England. Its purpose is unknown, probably for ceremonial or astronomical purposes.

]]> 2024-10-21 15:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179728853 Berlin Wall mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179733539 It began to be built in 1961 and separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War. It was built in order to separate East German citizens from escaping to the West. It separated the communist from the West. The fall of the wall was a very important historical moment.

]]> 2024-10-21 15:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179733539 Versailles Palace mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179736793 It was built in the 17th century during the reign of Louis XIV. During absolutism, it was the royal residence and the main centre of power of the French monarchy. This palace symbolised the wealth, absolute power and control of the king over the country.

]]> 2024-10-21 15:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179736793 Taj Mahal mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179761411 This mausoleum was built between 1632 and 1653 during the time of Emperor Shah Jahan. It was built in honour of his wife Muntaz Mahal. This monument is very detailed and symbolises eternal love.

]]> 2024-10-21 15:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3179761411 Great Pyramid of Giza mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181448953 The pyramids were built between 2580 and 2560 BC during the kingdom of the pharaoh Cheops. They built these tombs near Cairo because the Egyptian civilisation believed in life after death.

]]> 2024-10-22 11:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181448953 Colosseum in Rome mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181451504 It was built between 70-80 AD by Emperor Vespasian and was used for public spectacles such as gladiator fights.

]]> 2024-10-22 11:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181451504 Parthenon mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181452235 The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 BC during the rule of Pericles in Ancient Greece. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Athena and is located in the Acropolis of Athens.

]]> 2024-10-22 11:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181452235 The Great Wall of China mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181452810 The Great Wall of China was built over several dynasties and is a symbol of China's imperial history. Its purpose was to defend against invasions from the north. It is more than 20,000 kilometres long.

]]> 2024-10-22 11:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181452810 Machu Picchu mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181453317 It was built in the 15th century by the Incas and is located in the Peruvian Andes.

]]> 2024-10-22 11:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181453317 La Alhambra mpatinog01 https://padlet.com/mpatinog01/tl8e48gafj5w3k9n/wish/3181454110 It was built in the 13th century by the Nasrid dynasty. It is Islamic architecture in the Iberian Peninsula and has huge palaces, gardens, etc.

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