This document provides information about 8 famous landmarks from around the world including their name, location, and brief description. It details the Great Pyramid of Giza built in Egypt in 2560 BCE, the Great Wall of China built in China starting in 700 BCE to protect against nomadic groups, and Petra built as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom in Jordan in 312 BCE and established as a major trading hub. It also mentions the Colosseum built in Rome, Italy in 80 CE, the largest amphitheater ever built, Chichen Itza built by the Maya people in Mexico from 600-900 CE, and Machu Picchu built by the Incas in Peru in 1450 CE.