The intrigue and history of the ancient ruins scattered around the world has inspired a number of people to become travel adventurers. Looking forward to become one? Have a look at the most visited ancient ruins of the world below.
- The Great Wall in Badaling, China - the name of the place is very simple yet visiting the place personally is a very powerful experience. It is to be expected that there are a lot of travelers here because it is known to many to have been built for protection against invading enemies. Much of the remains of this architecture was built during the Ming Dynasty while its original construction began far back during 770 BC. The credit to this creation goes to the millions of prisoners of war and slaves who carried blocks of stones, bricks, granite and dirt on their backs to the top where the wall is erected.
- Coliseum in Rome - This site was completed in 80 AD. This arena is where most mythology-based reenactments and dramas of sea and land battles are shot, including the fight-to-the-death amongst gladiators and even the ghastly slaughter of various wild animals. You can find an underground pit beneath this architecture where it used to be were gladiators are waiting for their demise of their time is now opened to the public for viewing plus the 110 feet tall upper ring of the seats which offer beautiful panoramic views of the city.
- Roman Form in Rome - This place is considered the social center for the Romans running for 1200 years which began around the fifth century BC. This place is a 700 yard long piazza which functioned as a government center and marketplace for the inhabitants. The hint of grandeur on this display can be taken from the ruins of the friezes and columns of the sacred temple.
- Terracotta Army in Xi'an, China - You will see here 700 life sized terracotta warriors composed of chariot drivers, archers, infantrymen and generals. You can even see 400 horses and another hundred chariots in which each of them are uniquely made. They were not made the same but have distinct facial features, clothing and hairstyle. Maybe the uniqueness of these clay statues has made this place very compelling.
Other places include the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, which has baffled the public and has still become mysterious as to how the people have built the Pyramids.