Explanation

• Location: Liberty Island, New York City, USA
• It was a gift from France to the United States as a symbol of friendship.
• Construction Started: 1876
• Construction Completed: 1886
• Dedicated: 28 October 1886

Additional information:

• Height: 93 meters (305 feet)
• Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (French sculptor).
• It was designated a U.S. National Monument on 15 October 1924.
• It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Angkor Wat is an ancient city located in Cambodia.
• The largest religious complex in the world.
• During the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple
• Constructed between 1113 and 1150 CE
• Spread across over 400 acres / 1.6 km²
• Founder: Suryavarman II
• Designated: 1992 (16th session)

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• Completed: 691–692 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
• Location: Temple Mount, Old City of Jerusalem
• Built on: Site of the Second Jewish Temple
• Historical Fact: Original temple destroyed in 70 CE by Romans
• Significance: Important Islamic shrine and landmark

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Tower of Silence is a burial place used in the Zoroastrian religion.
• It is used to place dead bodies after funeral rituals.
• The practice is known as “sky burial” in Zoroastrian tradition.
• It is mainly found in India and Iran.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Total height (with base): 125 feet
• Statue height only: 98 feet
• Pedestal height: 26 feet
• Completion year: 1931
• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Last verified on 21-04-2026