The 30 most impressive ancient monuments in the world

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These outstanding constructions offer glimpses into the ancient world and previous civilizations, and they attract tourists from all around the world.Check out most impressive ancient monuments on the planet!

 

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Ggantija (Malta) - These impressive temples are one of the oldest religious structures in the world, as they were built in the neolithic period (around 3600-2500 BC). The place has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

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Stonehenge (England) - The impressive monument in Wiltshire consists of concentric circles of stones that can measure up to five meters high and weigh almost fifty tons.

 

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Sigiriya (Sri Lanka) - This city was built during the reign of King Kashyapa (477-495 BC). Sigiriya is made up of a complex of geometrical gardens, pools, fountains and buildings, and it attracts tourists from all around the world.

 

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Hagia Sophia (Turkey) - This building has been a church, a monastery, a mosque and a museum since it was built (between 532 and 537 AD) under the Byzantine Empire with the purpose of becoming the cathedral of Constantinople (Istanbul). It is one of the main tourist attractions in the whole country.

 

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Pantheon (Italy) - Hadrian had the Pantheon in Rome built as a temple in 117 AD. It's one of the most well-preserved constructions in the city and serves as a museum now.

 

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Parthenon (Greece) - This temple was built as a tribute to Greek goddess Athena around 500 BC. Pericles ordered it to be built on the Acropolis of Athens, and nowadays it is the most visited spot in the Greek capital.

 

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Colosseum (Italy) - The historical and majestic Roman Coliseum is one of the oldest monuments in the world. The construction started in 72 AD under the ruling of Emperor Vespasian and it was finished when his successor Tito was already in power, in 80 AD. It is one of the seven wonders of the world.

 

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Pyramids of Giza (Egypt) - This complex of monuments includes the three giant pyramids, known as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Sphinx, among other ancient ones, which date back to 2589 BC. The pyramids are also one of the seven wonders of the world.

 

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The Great Wall of China - The fortification was built between 202 and 206 BC by Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. Since then, it has been restored and preserved, which is why it is also one of the seven wonders of the world.

 

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Borobudur (Indonesia) - Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world and one of the most important religious monuments in the world. It was built in 825 AD and it's very well preserved.

 

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Moai (Chile) - These 887 statues were built between 1250 and 1500 by the Rapanui people on Easter Island. These mysterious sculptures attract people from all around the world.

 

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Pyramid of Djoser - The Pyramid of Djoser was the first to be built with stone blocks in 2630-2611 BC.

 

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El Castillo, Chichen Itza (Mexico) - Also known as Kukulcan, this pyramid is the biggest and most important in Chichen Itza. The Itza Mayan people built it in the 12th century.

 

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Angkor Wat (Cambodia) - Considered the biggest religious structure ever built, this temple is also one of the best examples of Khmer architecture. It was built by King Suryavarman II.

 

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Petra (Jordan) - This historical and archaeologically important city in southern Jordan is known for having been sculpted in the rocks and for its optimal water piping system. It's believed it was built around 312 BC

 

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Longmen Grottoes (China) - These impressive caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boast over 100 thousand statues of Buddhas. One of the 2345 caves, the Binyang Cave, was built in 500 BC.

 

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Luxor Temple (Egypt) - Founded in 1400 BC, the Luxor Temple consists of a group of sandstone constructions that still stand majestically.

 

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Hadrian's Wall (England) - This wall was erected by the Romans in the English county of Cumbria.