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Washington Monument Indefinitely Closes After Earthquake Causes Cracks

Washington Monument Indefinitely Closes After Earthquake Causes Cracks

After reports of the Washington Monument possibly leaning due to a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia Tuesday, the National Park Services has revealed an inspection found cracks in the stones at the top of the Monument.

 

Monument lifted from Cleopatra's underwater city

Monument lifted from Cleopatra's underwater city

Egyptian archaeologists on Thursday lifted an ancient granite temple pylon out of the waters of the Mediterranean, where it had lain for centuries as part of the palace complex of Cleopatra, submerged in Alexandria's harbor.

 

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