Amazing places to travel
Chapter 1
Earth's most spectacular natural phenomena
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Chapter 2
Ancient cities carved in stone
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Chapter 3
High-tech futuristic cities
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Chapter 4
Isolated islands of evolutionary wonder
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Master of Amazing places to travel
Ch 2 · Ancient cities carved in stone
marc Top to bottom, no scaffolding in sight, they carved a rose-red treasure in the canyon light!
Fun Fact
Ashlar masonry: The stone joints in Machu Picchu are so tight that you cannot even slide a credit card between them.
Glossary
rock-cut (adjective)
Carved or cut out of solid rock. Jordan's ancient city of Petra features magnificent temples sculpted directly into rose-colored sandstone cliffs.
Carved or cut out of solid rock. Jordan's ancient city of Petra features magnificent temples sculpted directly into rose-colored sandstone cliffs.
Quiz
What is the name of the mortar-free stone-cutting technique used to build Machu Picchu?
Quiz
What is the name of Petra's most famous monument carved directly into the canyon wall?