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Riel World photo: How big are the Egyptian pyramids?
Pretty big, actually. Check out these two photos for a view of the size of Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza.
Riel World photo – Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Balloons take to the sky at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Riel World photo – ‘The Thinker’ in Paris
Auguste Rodin’s famous sculpture of “The Thinker” in the gardens of the Musee Rodin in Paris.
Riel World photo – Ancient ruins in Jordan
Donkeys outside the ruins of The Monastery at the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.
Riel World photo – Santorini, Greece
Homes perched near the edge of a clifftop caldera in the town of Oia on the island of Santorini, Greece.
Riel World photo – Ayutthaya, Thailand
Robed Buddha statues sit silently amidst the ruins of the old Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya.
Riel World photo – Monticello, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia A view of Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, near Charlottesville, Virginia.
Riel World photo – San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano, California Spring begins tomorrow, March 20! That means flowers will be in full bloom before we know it. This flower-laden photo was taken at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano in southern California.
Riel World photo – Independence Hall, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania In this photo are two of the most famous sites related to American independence. In the foreground is the Liberty Bell, silhouetted against a background that includes Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed.
Riel World photo – Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria Do you like The Sound of Music? Then you may recognize the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, Austria, where a famous musical scene was filmed for the movie.
Riel World photo – Mesa Verde, Colorado
Mesa Verde, Colorado Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park. The largest known cliff dwelling in North America, with 150 rooms, it was occupied during the 12th and 13th centuries by the Ancient Pueblo Indians.
Riel World photo – Ta Prohm, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Ta Prohm temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. An 800-year-old temple, not far from the more famous Angkor Wat, that has merged with the jungle. It’s an eerie but strangely beautiful sight.
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