7 Historic Landmarks with Surprising Secrets

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The Great Wall of China: The Great Wall also has secret passageways, watchtowers with hidden compartments.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa:Its tilt is due to faulty engineering from the start of construction in the 12th century.

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Stonehenge:Recent discoveries suggest there may be more to Stonehenge than meets the eye, with hidden pits and potential wooden structures.

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The Colosseum:Network of tunnels beneath the Colosseum, where gladiators and animals waited before their appearances.

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The Taj Mahal :Taj Mahal also has hidden chambers, including a cenotaph (an empty tomb) beneath the main mausoleum.

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Machu Picchu :Archaeologists are still uncovering the secrets of Machu Picchu, including its advanced water systems and agricultural terraces.

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The Statue of Liberty:They were originally a brownish-red color, but have turned green over time due to a chemical reaction with the air.

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