Back in time, visit Petra The Abandoned Ancient City

Many people thought that this place is only set design of the film Indiana Jones. But this awesome place really exist. Petra is an ancient city, built in the red rocks of the desert in Jordan.

The most famous historical and archaeological city, and also the most visited tourist attraction in Jordan is the city of Petra. The town lies on the slope of Mount Hor, was founded in 312 BCE and is recognized for its architecture - processed stone blocks. The city of Petra is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, and the records of the city of UNESCO as "one of the most valuable cultural heritage of the cultural heritage of the people".

Below is described a selection. awesome photos of Petra that is gonna leave you without words and are gonna make you want to visit this great ancient city

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Petra is an abandoned ancient city in present-day Jordan. The hotel is situated on a mountain valley in the East observe Arab, in the overlapping routes to Gaza in the west, Bosra and Damascus in the north of Eilat Red Sea and the Persian Gulf on the other side of the desert. on 6 December 1985 Petra is added to the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Petra is one of the new seven wonders of the world.

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The Monastery, Petra's largest monument, dates from the year 1 - Century BC and was dedicated in honor of the god Obodas. (this information is written on the ruins of the monastery).

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Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal

Tikal National Park is a perfect place for everyone who wants to take a walk through the woods. The area offers tourists wonderful archaeological structures from ancient times that you take your breath away. Also this place is great destination for those who want to escape the noise of the big cities, the dirty air from everyday problems and concerns. This place offers impeccable peace and tranquility to the soul. In other words, this place is a paradise for the eyes and a balm for the soul.

Below in this article you can get some spectacular pictures of Tikal ruins gonna be stunning to look at and are gonna make you wish to visit them. These ruins are to prove that the ancient civilization was smart.

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Tikal 303 km from Guatemala City. It is completely ready and covers a total area of ​​over 16 square kilometers (6.2 sqmi). In this area, there are about 3,000 structures. The area around Tikal was declared as Tikal National Park. The park covers an area of ​​570 square kilometers (220 square miles)

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Tikal is the ruins of the ancient city, which is found in the rain forest in Guatemala. It is one of the largest sites arheoiloshki during pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It is in northern Guatemala in the Petén Basin (archaeological area) away. Tikal is also part of the Tikal National Park in Guatemala. In 1979 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Look at history through the ancient ruins of Volubilis, Morocco

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One of the most beautiful places in Morocco are the Roman ruins of Volubilis near Meknes between Fez and Rabat. One meaning of Volubilis is "Sculpture" perhaps because of the many sculptures that were present at this location. Another meaning of the name in Latin is "Morning Glory".

Volubilis developed as a Phoenician / Carthaginian settlement from the 3rd century BC. In the 2nd century this outpost of the Roman Empire was remote. Some of the most striking buildings are the basilica, temples and triumphal arch.

Entrance road

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Arch of Caracalla (Arc de Triomphe)

The Arch of Caracalla is one of the most striking sights of this ancient city of It. is at the end of main street of the city.

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After the Romans, Volubilis still be inhavited centuries. Arabs arrived in 708 and changed its name to Oualila or Walili.

Roman Mosaic

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In the Muslim period Volubilis the region's capital remained. Islamic coints from the 8th century were found on the premises this Ruins.

Plinth on forum

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The city of Basilica

The basilica was used for the administration of justice and the governance of the city.

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The Capitoline Temple

The Capitoline temple is located behind the basilica and had an arcaded courtyard was

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