The ancient city of Petra is a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert. Petra is famous for its tombs, temples, churches and houses which are all carved into pink sandstone cliffs; earning its nickname, the “Rose City”. It’s Jordan’s…
Chichen Itza is the most famous and best restored Maya site of Yucatan, Mexico. This archaeological site with excavated ruins of the large former Maya city, including the iconic step pyramid, is for many people the highlight of Mexico. Chichen…
Bagan is the highlight of Myanmar and for many travelers the only reason to visit this fascinating country. With roughly 4400 temples Bagan earned the name of “Temple Capital of the World”. The temples date from around the same period…
The ‘lost’ Inca city of Machu Picchu is the Highlight of South America with a big letter H! It’s the most spectacular archaeological site on the continent. World-famous for its stunning location, craftsmanship and mysterious past. Machu Picchu lies on…
The ruins of ancient Palenque are one of the best examples of Maya architecture in Mexico. Palenque was first occupied around 100 BC and it fell around 900 AD. The dense jungle covering the hills surrounding the ancient city forms…