30 People Share Awe-Inspiring Marvels From Around The World

People need to be reminded that we are builders at heart, not destroyers.

Even though we have a tendency to destroy everything around us, humans can also build beautiful things. Unfortunately, we often succumb to our darker side and choose to wage wars and cause destruction.

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We need to be reminded that the human race has thrived thanks to its resourcefulness and ability to create, now more than ever.

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Of course, we shouldn't forget the most creative force—nature itself. If we look around us, we will see a world full of wonderful creations.

We can discover that life is full of fantastic experiences when we leave the comfort of our homes. Every visitor is aware that there is a limited amount of time to explore the entire planet.

The world's natural and man-made wonders are all celebrated on the Facebook page World Beauties and Wonders. The pictures on this page may provide inspiration for your travels and exploration of the world's most stunning sights.

If travel limitations or other factors prevent you from visiting these wonders, just sit back and take in the breathtaking images in the slideshow below. We have selected some of the most interesting and awe-inspiring photos.

We know you will love them. Let's take a look:

1. Spanish Town of Castellfollit De La Roca. The village is situated on a basaltic cliff that rises more than 50 meters high and spans almost one kilometer.

1. Spanish Town of Castellfollit De La Roca. The village is situated on a basaltic cliff that rises more than 50 meters high and spans almost one kilometer.World Beauties and Wonders
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2. "At the southwestern end of the Korean Peninsula, in the Jeollanam-Do region, there is a 'folk village' where the inhabitants retain the way of life of the past."

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3. "The Giant of Pratolino is a gigantic statue by Giambologna, a masterpiece of sixteenth-century sculpture located a few kilometers from Florence."

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4. "A stepwell located in Rajasthan, India."

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5. "Ruins of a Druid temple in Yorkshire, England."

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6. "Temple of the Sun in Modhera, India, built in 1026 AD."

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7. "The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE, intended to protect him in the afterlife."

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8. "Sakya Monastery. The library was discovered in Tibet behind a huge wall (60 meters long and 10 meters high). It contains 84,000 secret manuscripts, which include the history of mankind over 1,000 years old."

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9. "The Japanese have been producing wood for 700 years without cutting down trees. In the 14th century, the extraordinary Daisugi technique was born in Japan. Indeed, the Daisugi ensures that these trees will be planted for future generations and not cut down, but pruned as if they were giant bonsai trees. By applying this technique to cedars, the wood obtained is uniform, straight, and without knots, practically perfect for construction."

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10. "Singapore’s amazing Changi Airport."

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11. "The bridge that comes from Sweden turns into a tunnel under the sea and reappears in Denmark; both countries are united by this wonderful work of engineering."

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12. "This medieval house, located in the French village of Argentan, was built in 1509."

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13. "The first image shows an ancient Greek pelike depicting a woman acrobat shooting an arrow with her feet. The artifact dates back to the 4th century BC. The second image shows an acrobatic archer at the 2016 World Nomad Games held in Kyrgyzstan."

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14. "Fish Pond Mosaic by Gary Drostle."

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15. "Pyramids of Giza."

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16. "Statue of King Arthur located in a castle in Cornwall."

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17. "Syrian archaeologist Khaled Al Asaad dedicated 50 years to Palmyra and was beheaded six years ago today for the cultural heritage to which he devoted his life."

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18. "200-year-old wooden bridge in Dagestan, built without the use of a single nail."

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19. "One of the biggest pre-Roman mosaics ever found. Highly elaborate, it was meant to showcase the power of the Kingdom of Macedonia."

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20. "People living in northern regions and in severe snowy climates, such as the Inuit, carved whalebone, horn, and ivory sunglasses to protect against glare."

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21. "An Argentine farmer found this 20,000-year-old family of giant armadillos (Glyptodon) buried near a river. They were all looking in the same direction, as if they were walking towards something, the largest being the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. It is estimated that they weighed around 2 tons."

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22. "Inside Mysore Palace, India."

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23. Petra/Jordan.

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24. "Botanical Park of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1808, it is considered one of the most important in the world."

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25. "Several years ago, a team of archaeologists excavating the megalithic tomb of Montelirio Tholos (Spain) uncovered an extraordinary dagger formed from rock crystal."

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26. "Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic-style royal chapel, is located in the medieval Palais de la Cité on the Seine River in Paris, France, where the kings of France lived until the 14th century."

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27. "Ancient Roman ruins in Tunisia – baptism basin of the Basilica of St. Vitale, Sbeitla."

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28. "The 1,500-year-old Ark of Bukhara in Uzbekistan is an absolutely beautiful representation of castle architecture."

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29. "Redhead Festival, Dublin, Ireland. A lot of people gather in this place, united only by the fact that they have orange hair."

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30. "High in the jungle mountains of Flores Island in Indonesia, at an altitude of 4,200 ft, is one of the last remaining ancient and isolated villages in the world. Called Wae Rebo, the village has been occupied by the Manggaraian people for almost 2,000 years."

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So, do you have any favorites from the list? We have to admit that we had trouble deciding and simply gave up.

These wonderful photos remind us that we need to protect our world. It is a beautiful place, and it is the only home we have.

If we don’t protect it, who will?

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