Here are ten of the biggest and most impressive ideas in human history. See and photograph them before you become history yourself.
No. 10 Taj Mahal, India
in 1983 included in the UNESCO world heritage. This 400-hundred-year-old mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan to signify his undying love for his favorite wife. This structure is visited by 2 to 4 million visitors per year. The Taj Mahal is a stunning blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic architecture. Try to get your shot as soon as possible before conservation work begins on the shrine to protect the white marble from erosion caused by polluted air.
No. 9 Angkor Wat, Cambodia
This city was built between 1113 and 1150 by the ruler Suryavarman II. Angkor Temple is primarily a tourist destination. It is the very center of the Khmer Empire, from which the XIII century controlled much of Southeast Asia. The city consisted of approximately 72 temples connected to a common complex. While you’re there, be sure to snap a photo of Ankor Wat reflected in the nearby waters.
No. 8 Tikal, Guatemala
This place is a must-visit when visiting Mexico and South America. The ruins of the city of Tikal are a legacy of the Mayan civilization. This city is the largest and best known. It houses the Mayan pyramid, which is 45 meters high and is best seen up close.
No. 7 Petra, Jordan
Petra was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The nearly 40-meter-high building, with a surface decorated with icons, attracts tourists from all over the world. Petra, also called al-Kazne (treasury, treasure) was lost after the Crusades for almost five hundred years. Petra was rediscovered in 1812. during the Swiss expedition.
No. 6 Great Wall of China, China
The approximately 8,850-kilometer-long wall was built over 2,000 years. This border stretches across a variety of landscapes – deserts, fields, and mountains. This section of the border, called Simatai, is 120 kilometers from Beijing. It is unique in that an incredibly picturesque landscape opens from Simatai. The fact that this gigantic structure is visible even from space makes it one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history.
No. 5 Colosseum, Italy
The real name of this structure is the Flavian Amphitheater. The Colosseum, located in Rome, the capital of Italy, is probably the most characteristic structure of the Roman Empire. It was intended for all kinds of competitions and matches, as well as gladiator fights to the death. This building is impossible to miss. It has 2,000 years of history. The 50,000-seat ancient venue has withstood several earthquakes, constant floods and time. Conservation of this structure was carried out only once in 1990.
No. 4 Machu Picchu, Peru
Built during the greatness of the Inca Empire, around 1460. The city was built on the slope of Machu Picchu, 2350 m. at an altitude above sea level, by the Urubamba River. This city was never found or destroyed by the Spanish conquistadors. in 2008 it was included in the top 100 endangered places in the world. Large numbers of tourists harm the nature of the city. The city can be photographed while traveling on a four-day mountain trek, which is exhausting and difficult.
No. 3 Acropolis, Greece
The Acropolis was the main center of the ancient Greek capital, Athens. This “Upper City” is where Greeks gather to protest against the country’s economic bankruptcy. This place has witnessed 7000 years of human civilization. Most places in Athens are spectacular in their views, but the shot with the ancient temples and altars is the best.
No. 2 Temple Mount, Israel
This place has been an eternal dispute between the believers of Islam and Judaism for thousands of years. It is the best example of Islamic architecture in the world. The Temple Mount should be on everyone’s list of must-see historical sites regardless of your political or religious beliefs.
No. 1 Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
More than 3000 years have passed. since the beginning of the construction of the pyramids, but until now it is not known how they were built. If you can only visit one place from our list, it should be this place. It is the progenitor of all the wonders of the world. Until 1300 it was the tallest structure on the planet. The home of the Great Sphinx and the entire Giza Valley is an amazing place.
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