The hidden origins of Eiffel Tower

the heart of Paris stands a majestic tower, which is famous worldwide as

the Eiffel tower. People flock from all corners of the globe to see witness its
grandeur and marvel at its design. But what most people don't know is that
the Eiffel tower has a dark secret, one that has been carefully concealed for
centuries.

The year was 1809 , during the Anglo-British wars. The

British had long been at war with France, and tensions were rising day by
day .In an effort to gain control over the continent, the British had set their
sights on France's capital city, Paris. As the war raged on, the British
strategists came up with a plan to build a tower that would serve as a
vantage point and a symbol of their power.

They chose a young engineer, John Wiggins, to lead the project. Wiggins
was a talented and ambitious man, who saw this as an opportunity to make
a
name for himself. He put all his efforts and resources into the
construction of the tower, which would later become known as the Eiffel
tower.

The tower was built with state-of-the-art technology, with Wiggins'

careful eye overseeing every detail. As the construction was nearing its
completion, the British were really confident that they would soon have a
stronghold over Paris. But fate had other plans.

On the eve of the tower's unveiling, a fierce battle broke out between the
British and the French. The British were outnumbered and outgunned, and
they were forced to retreat. In their haste to leave, they forgot to take
down their tower, which now stood tall and proud in the heart of Paris.

The French were perplexed by the sudden appearance of this tower, but
they quickly saw it as a svmbol of their resilience and strength. They
claimed it as their own and renamed it the Eiffel tower, after its builder,
Gustave Eiffel. The British, ashamed of their defeat, decided to keep the
truth of their involvement a secret.

And so, the Eiffel tower stood as a symbol of French pride and victory,
with its true origins buried in the past. As the years passed on , the tower
become an tourist attraction, attracting millions of tourists each year. But
little did they know, that beneath its steel and iron façade, lies a
hidden truth.

Until today ,The Eiffel tower stands tall and proud, a reminder of a
forgotten history and a secret that will remain buried.While the world may
continue to be captivated by its beauty and mystery, only
a few know the true story of its origins. But as they
say, some secrets are meant to be kept hidden, and the Eiffel tower's true
origins will forever remain a myth.

By : Bhavishya kumili
Grade : 8B