Must-See Wonders:

28th February, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

8 Wonders of the World in 2024

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Great Wall of China

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Chichen Itza (Mexico)

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Petra (Jordan)

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Machu Picchu (Peru)

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Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)

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The Colosseum (Italy)

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Taj Mahal (India)

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The 8th Wonder - Angkor Wat

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