Empire of Stone
Archaeologists and architects restored and rebuilt the Colosseum in Rome, the Acropolis in Greece, and the Great Wall in China. The Colosseum was the world’s first super stadium. Its ruins stand as a testament to Rome’s power and glory. The Acropolis, built in the golden age of Athens, was intended as a sanctuary and a holy place. The Great Wall of China defended its empire from external threats.
Archaeologists and architects restored and rebuilt the Colosseum in Rome, the Acropolis in Greece, and the Great Wall in China. The Colosseum was the world’s first super stadium. Its ruins stand as a testament to Rome’s power and glory. The Acropolis, built in the golden age of Athens, was intended as a sanctuary and a holy place. The Great Wall of China defended its empire from external threats.
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