subject: The Ancient Wonders You Must Visit [print this page] 1, Peru, Nazca 1, Peru, Nazca
In southern Peru, there is a desolate plain, called the Nazca plain. In this vast wilderness, there is a curious miracle. 50 square kilometers in radius, vertical and horizontal lines of brick pebbles which lays out a huge variety of birds and precise geometry, as if it was painted by the giant if you see from a height.
2, China, Terra Cotta Warrior
The Terra cotta Warriors are famous for for its large size, powerful scenes, and superb science. Visitors say that is the miracle of art. The Terra cotta pit is about 1 km east of the Mausoleum, altogether three pits.
3, Scotland, Orkney, stone circle Broad cover
This is the site of the Neolithic relics in Scottish Centre Orkney.
4, Canada, Lanse grassland
In the north Canadian province, in 1960, the Norwegian explorer Helga and his archaeologist wife, Anne found the remains of Viking Village. This place in 1978, the UNESCO listed it as world cultural heritages, the buildings are the oldest in North America
5, Chile, Easter Island
In the vastness South Pacific, there is an island which is only about 117 square kilometers, that is Chile's Easter Island. It has mysterious stone portrait, "talking board" and the singular style. These all attract many visitors.
6, Mexico, Teotihuacan
Sun and Moon pyramids were built by the Aztec Teotihuacan, it is a major part of Aztec culture and is preserved as the most dazzling jewel. In 1988, UNESCO declared the Sun and Moon pyramids and monuments as heritages of mankind.
7, India, Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho temple
These monasteries were built from the early 10th century, after 200 years, but the architectural style has been remarkably consistent. Khajuraho temples scattered in a land which is about 6 square kilometers. These unique architectural styles, especially the financial religion, secular, sex and other topics are the witness of the 10th century civilization.
8, Mexico, ancient Mayan ruins
Mexico's famous Mayan ruins is about 200 kilometers west of Cancun, it were built in AD 435, the 11th century to 13th century the urban's development reached its peak. In 1988, it was listed as a cultural heritage.
9, Egypt, the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx
Sphinx is located in the southwest of Cairo. The Sphinx and pyramids of ancient Egypt are the most representative monuments of civilization in Egypt. The Sphinx is about 21 meters high and 57 meters long. Its face is the fourth dynasty pharaoh of ancient Egypt (the king) Khafre's face.
10, Jordan, Petra
Petra is a historic city in southern Jordan, it is about 260 km away from the capital city Amman. It is hidden beteeen the Dead Sea and Akbar Bay. It is the mystery of the desert in southern Jordan and one of the most famous monuments in Jordan.
11, Peru, Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is known as the "Lost City". "Machu Picchu" in the Inca language means "old mountain". The ancient city is about 2280 meters above sea level. Because of its holiness, mystery, pious atmosphere, Machu Picchu was included in the list of top 10 holy nostalgias.
These places are really very attractive, you should pay a visit to them if you have time and money. There you can learn a lot.
