For the average historian and people who just love to visit sites of ancient civilization and history, these are the top places for you. From Egyptian to Greek and Roman Civilization to Asian lost cities, history and artifacts, these historical sites are one to check out of a historian fan’s bucket list. These are remnant of civilization of how people during that time survive and evolve. Prepare ahead and take note of random and outstanding information of how these structures are created and are they present despite the challenges of time.
Pyramids of Giza
Located in Egypt, these 3000-year-old pyramids serve as tombs for their worshipped pharaohs (Egyptian kings). It is made by slaves who are led by these kings using sand, stone, and wood. The Egyptian government tried to preserve it despite recent tension.
Inside these pyramids are mazes and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics engraved and carved. Moreover, golden tombs of famous pharaohs such as Tutankhamen which is the youngest 13-year-old king and Cleopatra, the fierce Egyptian queen can be found in these pyramids.
Great Wall of China
This great stone wall is created by the ancient Chinese to protect their kingdom from the Invaders of the Eurasian Steppe. Still present and though, eroded slightly because of time, the Great Wall of China is located in Dandong in the east to Lop Lake in the West, and stretches to an arc that defines Mongolia’s inner southern edge.
Its other purposes aside protection is trade control along the Silk Road where import of goods from other locations particularly in Asia to China is regulated.
Angkor Wat
It was the center of the Khmer Empire of Cambodia, it is considered a fallen ancient city leaving behind amazing hand-sculpted buildings and stone-rubble temples. This declined city is accompanied with a hundred-year old jungle which makes tourists group visit a lost city, travelling back to time.
Stonehenge
A structure of monumental stones standing on the center of a massive green field, Historians still research on the builders of this megalithic construction. Over 3000 years old, Stonehenge is located in Salisbury England. The mystery behind its making and purpose are still waiting to be discovered.
The Parthenon
A temple in glory for the goddess Athena of Greece, it stands as an icon of power and Greek civilization in Athens, Greece. Aside from being a concrete Greek symbol, the Parthenon gives an outstanding view of Greece and is standing now despite destruction of war, and time.
This temple is one of the most important ruins and artifact of Greek civilization. In fact, it is one of the longest standing structures in Europe where tourists flock and visit inside the Parthenon.
Colosseum
Located in Rome, Italy, the Colosseum is a popular stadium where Ancient Roman Gladiators battle it out for Entertainment, and Julius Caesar viewed in awe while seeing these warriors die during that Era. Considered an important remnant of Roman Civilization, the Colosseum today has obvious ruins because of time and its floors and basements are slowly crumbling throughout.