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Destination Details: The Distinguishing Facts

This advanced quiz examines specific, often overlooked details about major tourist sites and hidden gems.

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The Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island, a UNESCO site famed for its 22-domed wooden architecture, is located on which body of water?
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The ancient city of Meroë, known for its Nubian pyramids distinct from Egyptian ones, was the capital of which kingdom?
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Which iconic building, a major tourist attraction, was specifically designed with a diagrid structural system to reduce steel usage by 20% compared to a conventional frame?
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The Darvaza Gas Crater, often called the 'Door to Hell,' is a flaming sinkhole that has been burning continuously since 1971. In which country is it located?
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The historical region of Cappadocia in Turkey is renowned for its 'fairy chimney' rock formations and underground cities. What is the predominant type of rock that formed these structures?
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The archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe, a former capital, is located in the modern-day country of Zimbabwe. Which ethnic group is most closely associated with its construction and peak?
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The Rainbow Mountains (Vinicunca) of Peru get their striking striped coloration primarily from the weathering of mineral deposits. Which mineral is responsible for the red and pink hues?
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The Alhambra palace complex in Granada, Spain, showcases intricate Islamic architecture. In which specific century was its most famous palace, the Palace of the Lions, completed?
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The 'Wave' rock formation, a sought-after hiking and photography destination, is located within which specific protected area on the Colorado Plateau?
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Destination Details: The Distinguishing Facts

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The Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island, a UNESCO site famed for its 22-domed wooden architecture, is located on which body of water?

The ancient city of Meroë, known for its Nubian pyramids distinct from Egyptian ones, was the capital of which kingdom?

Which iconic building, a major tourist attraction, was specifically designed with a diagrid structural system to reduce steel usage by 20% compared to a conventional frame?

The Darvaza Gas Crater, often called the 'Door to Hell,' is a flaming sinkhole that has been burning continuously since 1971. In which country is it located?

The historical region of Cappadocia in Turkey is renowned for its 'fairy chimney' rock formations and underground cities. What is the predominant type of rock that formed these structures?

The archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe, a former capital, is located in the modern-day country of Zimbabwe. Which ethnic group is most closely associated with its construction and peak?

The Rainbow Mountains (Vinicunca) of Peru get their striking striped coloration primarily from the weathering of mineral deposits. Which mineral is responsible for the red and pink hues?

The Alhambra palace complex in Granada, Spain, showcases intricate Islamic architecture. In which specific century was its most famous palace, the Palace of the Lions, completed?

The 'Wave' rock formation, a sought-after hiking and photography destination, is located within which specific protected area on the Colorado Plateau?

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