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    I have often read that Silbury Hill in Wiltshire is the largest man-made hill in Europe. Does this mean there are larger ones outside Europe?

    Question #43684. Asked by gmackematix. (Jan 24 04 1:55 PM)


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    		Silbury Hill, Wiltshire is 40 metres (130 feet) high
    www.bbc.co.uk/wiltshire/moonraking/landscape.shtml

    In Beijing, China, man-made Coal Hill or Dominating Hill and now known as JINGSHAN PARK (named in 1665) is 45.7 metres high.
    http://www.drben.net/TheChinaReporter/Beijing/Landmarks-Hotspots/DongCheng/Jingshan/Jingshan2.html


    Jan 25 04, 2:23 AM

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