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Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer: How and Why The Statue Was Built

By A-Z Animals Staff

Published March 25, 2024 Runtime 5:14

Located atop the Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Christ the Redeemer’s iconic status ranks as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. In this video, we will explore some history of the statue and how and why it was built.

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