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The five best places to see on a holiday Ancient History

With Indiana Jones back in theaters again, an interest in ancient civilizations no longer limited to the professors and archaeologists. In fact, cultural holidays are increasingly popular with many tour operators offering trips that look AITO some of the most remarkable ruins in the world. Although most of the great monuments of ancient civilizations have been eroded or destroyed, some have survived, and Visiting these sites is like going on a holiday in ancient history. Besides being spectacular structures in themselves, form a very valuable part of vacation cultural heritage, suggesting a way of life that has disappeared long ago.

If you think the next academic adventure and is considering taking a vacation cultural heritage abroad, here are five of the most important places to visit around the world.

The Parthenon, Greece

Any person in a special holiday classic Greece will see many amazing sights as the Temple of Delphi and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus at Olympus. But dwarfing all these is the Parthenon in Athens, often considered the most important classical monument that still stands today. It is an ancient temple to the goddess Athena, and is one of the best examples of ancient Greek architecture and art. The interior is a treasure trove of sculptures (although much of the content currently resides in the British Museum), and temple is placed in an unparalleled location on the Acropolis, looking down on Athens.

Machu Picchu, Peru

This "Lost City of the Incas "was discovered in the early 20th century, and is an essential place to visit for those interested in past civilizations. Situated on top of a mountain above the Valley Urubamba in Peru, this excellent state of preservation of the site is one of the best remaining examples of Inca architecture and has been voted one of the New Seven Wonders World.

You can reach Machu Picchu by train from Cusco, but for a holiday cultural heritage adventurous can walk the Inca Trail hike several days through a series of Inca ruins of Machu Picchu arriving at dawn on the fourth day.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

Of Seven Wonders of the World listed by the Greek historian Herodotus, ancient Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one that can still be seen today in the holiday ancient history of Egypt. Built more than 4500 years, the pyramid was built as a tomb for the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. It took more than twenty years to build, and was the highest man-made structure in the world for thousands of years.

Chichen Itza, Mexico

Cultural Heritage vacation in Mexico, inevitably tour of the ruins of Mayan civilization, and Chichen Itza is one of the most important Mayan sites in Mexico. The temple complex was built about more than 2000 years, and most buildings remain intact today, including the Temple of Kukulkan, Great Ball Court and Temple of the Warriors. It was the capital of the Mayan civilization for nearly a thousand years – why Chichen Itza was abandoned is not known, but archaeological research suggests their downfall was violent. The site is really a must-see for those with an interest in Mayan culture, with some of the best preserved Mayan architecture in place today.

Colosseum, Italy

Located in the heart of Rome, this colossal amphitheater (the largest ever built in the ancient Roman empire) is almost 2000 years old. Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum could hold over 50,000 spectators, and hosted gladiatorial tournaments, shows and historical reenactments. Despite the damage from earthquakes and robberies, has withstood the test of time and remains one of the most emblematic cultural holiday in Italy.

About the Author

Kieron Sellens is the marketing manager of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AiTO). With AITO’s cultural breaks you can choose from tailor-made
cultural heritage holidays
, historical tours, musical trips and many more. The independent tour operators that AITO represent specialise in worldwide holidays tailored to their customers’ requirements.

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