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Archaeological sites to visit at least once in your life

Wonders from the past, ancient cities returned to light, breathtaking views: there are many beautiful places that each of us should see at least once in our lives.

The world and history have so much to offer us and wherever we are, we could find an ancient archaeological site that deserves to be visited.

Here are some of the most fascinating archaeological sites, scattered around the world: these places are also the most visited by tourists for their beauty and priceless historical value.

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Wonders from the past, ancient cities returned to light, breathtaking views. The world and history have so much to offer us and wherever we are, we could find an ancient archaeological site that deserves to be visited. Here are some of the most fascinating ancient places, scattered around the world: these places are also the most visited by tourists for their beauty and priceless historical value.

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Great Wall, China

Also present among the 7 wonders of the world named by the New Open World Corporation, the Great Wall is, according to some estimates, also the most visited archaeological site in the world. The Great Wall was built at the behest of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (the same to whom we owe the famous Terracotta Army), to defend the empire from the nomadic populations and, in particular, from the Huns.

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Pyramid of Giza, Giza, Egypt

Also known as the pyramid of Cheope or Khufu, it is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids that belong to the necropolis of Giza and its construction should date back to about 2500 years before the birth of Christ. Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheope: a short distance from the pyramid is also the Great Sphinx of Giza, depicting the mythological figure with the head of a man and the body of a lion.

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Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico

Chichén Itzá is an ancient city believed to have been built by Maya in the sixth century AD. This historic site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. One of the best times to visit the place is on the occasion of the autumn and spring equinoxes, when you can admire a fascinating optical effect on the steps of the temple of Kukulkan.

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Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Originally known as Anfiteatro Flavio, the Colosseum is among the most visited monuments in the world and its construction dates back about 70 years after the birth of Christ, with the inauguration taking place 10 years later. Inside the Colosseum, which could hold up to 85,000 people according to estimates, the ancient Romans attended gladiator shows and the most important public events.

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Stonehenge, Salisbury, United Kingdom

Stonehenge is an ancient archaeological site, dating back to about 3,000-2,300 years before the birth of Christ. The function of these large boulders arranged in a circular way has not been fully clarified, but many scholars agree that Stonehenge represented an ancient astronomical observatory, useful in particular on the days of the equinoxes and solstices, which are also the moments in which today many tourists gather to watch the sun rise or set at the archaeological site.

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Teotihuacan, Teotihuacan, Mexico

Located about 40 kilometers from modern Mexico City, Teotihuacan is one of the best preserved pre-Columbian cities in the world. On this site, walking along the main street called Calzada de los Muertos, you can admire pyramids, murals and sculptures.

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Archaeological excavations of Pompei, Naples, Italy

The remains of the archaeological excavations of Pompei date back to the famous eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, when the ancient city of Pompei was buried under an immense blanket of ash and lapilli. Today this place, preserved in an excellent way, is one of the best testimonies of Roman life. In the archaeological complex it is in fact possible to admire the amphitheater, the forum, the temples, but also ancient houses and prestigious villas.

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Longmen, LuoyangCaves, China

These caves represent a series of shrines where Buddhist characters are portrayed. This magnificent place consists of 2,345 caves and niches, 2,800 inscriptions, 43 pagodas and over 100,000 images of the Buddha. In 2000, the Longmen Caves site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey

Ephesus was one of the most important cities in Anatolia. Its ruins are among the most visited archaeological sites in the world and here you can admire the theater, the temple of Adriano, the library of Celso (in which there is also the tomb of Tiberio Giulio Celso) and ancient, as well as splendid, villas of the nobles, embellished with spectacular mosaics.

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Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, United States of America

Protected natural area, the Canyon de Chelly was used in ancient times by nomads, who used natural caves as shelters. The canyon has numerous places of historical and scenic interest, such as the White House (in photo), an ancient settlement built into the rock.

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Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Symbol par excellence of Ancient Greece, the Acropolis of Athens is located about 150 meters above sea level and here you can admire some of the most important and significant masterpieces of Greek culture: the Parthenon (temple dedicated to the Goddess Atena), the Propylaea (the sacred entrances), the Erechtheion (Ionic temple) and finally the temple of Athena Nike.

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13/02/2024

7 things you may not know about the Spanish Steps in Seville

It is one of the most beautiful, largest and most famous squares in the world, but also the Plaza de España in Seville still holds secrets that not everyone knows. Also the protagonist of many successful movie films, it retains within itself the true soul ofAndalusia, a region divided between two worlds, the Arab and the Christian.

Did you know that the canals around are navigable? And that you can attend impromptu flamenco shows every day? This and much more hides this magnificent place, let's discover together all that, perhaps, you do not know.

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23/04/2024

9 strangest and most peculiar lakes in the world

Some of the lakes are really special, such as the Dead Sea (a very salty lake).

However, there are also some rather bizarre lakes that we are sure you have hardly ever heard of but that, if you ever find yourself in those parts, are worth exploring.

Here are the 9 craziest lakes in the world.

Nature is capable of creating spectacles that are simply magnificent: for example, it has managed to shape some lakes in such a way as to give them truly distinctive shapes.

Such is the case with the striking lake Nackern, located in the Swedish region of Östergötland, a short distance from the city of Linköping. When viewed from above, it truly looks like a heart nestled among lush forests.

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22/04/2024

Amazing curiosities about the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral agglomeration on Earth.

It stretches over 2300 kilometres from Bundaberg almost to Papua New Guinea and encompasses an incredible diversity of ecosystems.

This natural wonder is home to more than 1500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, 4000 species of molluscs and a myriad of other marine organisms. The coral reef is a place of extraordinary beauty, with its crystal-clear waters, tropical islands and white sandy beaches. It is a paradise for divers and snorkellers, thanks to its wealth of underwater fauna and flora.

The Great Barrier Reef is also an important indicator of the health of our planet. Here are some curiosities you may not have known about the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Family travel

21/04/2024

In these hotels you can stay in Hogwarts as Harry Potter

The Harry Potter mania has, for years now, infected children and adults all over the world. The little wizard born from the imagination of J.K. Rowling has won the hearts of millions and sparked the creation of gadgets about the books and movies. But that's not all, because in addition to being able to visit the film locations in London, hotel rooms that are Hogwarts themed, the school of magic that Harry Potter attends with his friends and fellow adventurers, have been created in several cities. Such rooms can be found in both Italian and foreign hotels, in London of course. Everyone is exploiting the phenomenon Harry Potter and many fans are able to live the dream of staying at Hagwarts at least for one night.

Museums

20/04/2024

Where are some of the most beautiful Egyptian museums in the world

Egyptian culture fascinates our society like few others. Pharaohs, sphinxes, pyramids, hieroglyphics.

All these things make us dream and take us back to a time that in our imagination has the mythical and the mysterious. The Napoleonic exploits of the early 1800s brought to Europe untold numbers of works of art of all kinds, displayed in museums around the world.

But where is the greatest concentration of Egyptian works on public display? Here is a list of some of the largest and most beautiful Egyptian museums in the world, a must-see for any culture-hungry tourist.

Travel without booking

19/04/2024

The scariest and most mysterious places in the world, discover them now

From Italy to Mexico to Japan, here's a series of scary places to visit around the world on Halloween! If you have always been attracted to thrill and mystery, if you love the feeling of goosebumps and your favorite genre is horror, to visit the creepiest places on the planet without batting an eye. Braves everywhere, nightmare travelers, join the search for the scariest places on earth! If you love thrill and mystery, you will not be disappointed to discover these some of the most terrifying places in the world.

Villages

18/04/2024

The 10 tallest skyscrapers in the world

Skyscrapers in cities are getting taller and taller, totally changing the skyline and the conformation of the urban centres where they rise.

The "Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat" punctually updates the ranking of the tallest skyscrapers ever, taking into account structural architectural elements, i.e. any element that is part of the construction, including any spires, statues or antennas.

Here are what are (and where can be admired) the 10 tallest skyscrapers in the world.

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