Seeing a slice of history is one of the greatest things about travelling. Going to a country with a rich heritage and visiting some of the relics of those long forgotten era’s is an amazing experience. If you’ve got a keen interest in history, you should visit some of these incredible ruins around the globe.
Roman Forum
The Romans are one of the most interesting civilizations in history and there are some incredible surviving monuments from the period. The Colosseum is the most famous of the Roman ruins, attracting hordes of tourists every year. It’s worth seeing, of course, but you shouldn’t miss out on the Roman Forum. This was the heart of the Roman Empire where decisions that would shape the world were made. The place was used for so many different aspects of public and political life in the empire so if you’re interested in the history of the country, it’s an absolute must see. The ruins themselves are well preserved and you can get some great guided tours where you’ll learn about each of the buildings and their purpose.
Machu Picchu
In the early 1900’s, archaeologists discovered the lost city of the Incas, otherwise known as Machu Picchu. It is one of the few remaining places that were left untouched when the Spanish arrived in South America. You can easily spend a day exploring this impressive monument and if you really want to get in touch with the ancient Inca civilization, you should walk the Inca Trail. It’s a great hiking trail that takes you through dense jungle and mountainside landscapes before eventually leading up to the sun gate, with Machu Picchu at the end.
Pyramids Of Giza
The Pyramids are probably the most famous ruins in the entire world and if you haven’t been there before, you need to add them to your bucket list. Head over to the desert south of Cairo and you’ll find these impressive monuments to the pharaohs. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world so get out there and see it before it’s too late. As well as the great pyramid, you’ll be able to see the Sphinx and a whole host of smaller pyramids as well. You can get inside some of the pyramids but the access is limited at certain times so it’s best to check whether you’ll be able to get in before you plan your trip.
Sphinx of Giza, the biggest sphinx in Egypt
The Acropolis
The Greeks have been credited with creating modern civilization as we know it so everybody should get out there and see where it all started at some point in their lives. At the heart of the Greek empire is the Acropolis in Athens. It’s a great collection of incredible monuments built by the ancient Greeks. The Parthenon is the most famous but you’ll also be able to see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheion.
If you’re interested in history, you should plan your next trip around some of these incredible ancient ruins.
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