Tag: UNESCO World Heritage sites

Egypt, Middle East & Africa

The Luxor Temple: Birthplace of Pharaohs And a Thousand Statues of Sphinxes

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

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Asia, India

Ajanta Caves Information & Travel Guide: Forest Hiking Path, Must-See Caves, and How to Get There

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

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America

Ancient Mayan City of Chichen Itza: Witness Mayan Magic, & A Culture of Blood Sacrifices

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

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