Discover the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites so you can explore them with ease. Learn about past civilisations and prepare your travel with expert insights, travel tips, and stories of eras from more than 3000 years ago.
Dedicated to Ancient Egyptian god Horus, Edfu Temple is the core of hieroglyphics and one of the most impressive sacred places in Egypt Continue reading Edfu Temple – The Abode of Horus, Hieroglyhpics & The Sacred Barque
Sitting on the bank of the azure River Nile, these humungous Ramses II statues stand tall and proud in a breathtaking scene accompanied by a high obelisk with hieroglyphics etched into it from top to bottom. This is the epitome of Ancient Egypt when powerful pharaohs ruled the land and this particular place is one of the centres of that power – The Temple of … Continue reading The Luxor Temple: Birthplace of Pharaohs And a Thousand Statues of Sphinxes
The grandiose structure of the Giza pyramids looms above all else, reaching as if its topmost point will touch the sky. Each stone is taller and wider than an average person, weighing around 2.5 to 15 tons each and stacked together in perfect precision and calculations which even engineers today can’t seem to fathom. It’s impossible to think that these were built around 3000 years … Continue reading The Pyramids of Giza: Discover Secrets and See The King’s Chamber in Khufu’s Pyramid
At heights that tower as tall as the mountains and strong as their stones, beautiful ancient structures and unbelievably made temples are carved into the rocks in humongous sizes. Its lively, ancient atmosphere beckons you for an adventure, and an adventure is what you will get at the Ellora caves. Located in the Aurangabad district and tagged with a UNESCO logo, the Ellora temples are … Continue reading About Ellora Caves: See The Ancient Stone-Carved Monuments & The Famous Kailasa Temple
Sitting in the shape of a horseshoe (or a UFO as your imagination takes you) and surrounded by a forest of light green trees, the Ajanta Caves has etched itself in history and travel as an important and jaw-dropping place of magnificent architecture, story-telling paintings of the old times, and genius engineering that was done as far back as the 2nd century. At a time … Continue reading Ajanta Caves Information & Travel Guide: Forest Hiking Path, Must-See Caves, and How to Get There
Once buried underneath the same lava that devoured Pompeii as a whole, Herculaneum was a thriving Roman city that was a luxury spot for the rich. Today, the city, after being buried for hundreds of years underneath volcanic ash, serves as a memory of how the rich Roman empire and its people once ruled the lands. From an archaeological standpoint, Herculaneum is also one of … Continue reading Herculaneum – The Best Preserved Ancient Roman City in The World
An ancient civilization of power, precise calculations, ceremonial architectures, and culture of gods and sacrifices – that’s what the Mayans were known for and that’s what you will see at the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá. The name Chichen means “from the mouth of the well” referring to the cenote found in the city and Itza was the name of the tribe that ruled over the place. … Continue reading Ancient Mayan City of Chichen Itza: Witness Mayan Magic, & A Culture of Blood Sacrifices
Situated in the middle of a jungle and covering over 150 acres, Uxmal ruins is one of the best Mayan cities in Mexico. It’s branded as a UNESCO heritage site with jaw-dropping large sacrificial pyramids and gorgeous Mayan structures that gives travellers a sneak peek into what was a Mayans ‘ regular life, their knowledge of astronomy, and how they used it to reserve water … Continue reading Uxmal: The Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico You Can Explore
