Architecture

The pyramid was clad mostly with the no longer extant Tura limestone, which gave it a bright and shimmering hue.

The conquest and occupation of the city by Saladin destroyed Petra, which fell into ruin.

In 1923, Pierre Labric rode down the stairs on his bicycle.

Although the Tower was a royal residence, it did not boast magnificent chambers or their furnishings.

Construction of the lighthouse may have taken 14 to 20 years.

It is made of red sandstone and covered with white marble.

The Great Wall of China served not only as a defense against foreign tribes. It was also meant to protect against demons "prowling" the barren lands.

The king never intended to open the palace to the public. However, just six weeks after the king's death, Prince Regent Luitpold Wittelsbach ordered the palace to be opened to visitors for a fee.

The Dansker served as a toilet tower (latrine), as well as defensive functions because it was equipped with embrasures (shooting holes).

The cost of the construction is estimated at INR 32 million in 1653, which currently is approximately US$1 billion.