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

Dome of the Rock

• Location: Temple Mount, Old City of Jerusalem
• Completed: 691–692 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
• 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

• 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

Explanation

• Tahrir Square is located in Cairo, Egypt.
• It is also known as “Liberation Square” (Martyr Square).
• Formerly, it was called Ismailia Square.
• It has been a major center of political protests and revolutions.
• Established: 1867
• Famous Events: 1919 & 2011 revolutions

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

Dome of the Rock

• Location: Temple Mount, Old City of Jerusalem
• Completed: 691–692 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
• 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