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Man-Made Structures of the World Let’s take a trip around the world and see some amazing structures! See how many you can recognize!
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Torre Agbar In Barcelona, Spain Built in 2004 Made from glass, aluminum, concrete Used for business space
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The Great Wall of China Mostly built in 1368-1644 Built with stones, sand, and dirt Used for defence
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Pyramids Great pyramid built in 2550 BC Built with stone and sand Used as a tomb for pharaohs
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Eiffel Tower In Paris, France Built in 1889 Made of metal Used for tourism
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CN Tower In Toronto, Ontario Built in 1973 Made from metal and cement Used for tourism and dining
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Buckingham Palace In London, England Made in 1703 Made from brick Used for the Royal Family
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Opera House In Sydney, Australia Used for performances Built in 1973 Made from glass, concrete, tiles
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Empire State Building In New York, USA Built in 1931 Made from glass, concrete, steel Used for business and tourism
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Taj Mahal In Agra, India Built in 1653 Built with marble, brick, stones, precious gems Used for tourism (was built in honour of an emperor's dead wife)
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Guggenheim Museum In Bilbao, Spain Built in 1997 Built with titanium, concrete, steel Used as an art gallery
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Aztec Temple In Chichen Itza, Mexico Built in 800 Made with stone Used for tourism (was a place of worship)
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Palm Island In Dubai, UAE Built in 2004 Made from sand, rocks Used for homes, tourism
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Collosseum In Rome, Italy Built in 72 AD Made from wood, stone, concrete Used for tourism (was for shows)
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Wat Pho Temple In Bangkok, Thailand Built in 1788 Made from marble, concrete, stone, gems Used for worship
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Rogers Center In Toronto, Ontario Built in 1989 Made from concrete, plastic, and metal Has a retractable roof Used for sporting events and concerts
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Your turn…. Can you think of some other famous structures that weren’t a part of this show? How were they built? What materials were used? Why did they use those materials?
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