The Four Best Historical Sites

by Paul Erikson

The wonders of the ancient world can still be seen today. They are spread out around the world and give us insight into the development of people and places and cultures. They help us understand the past and help us understand who we are now. There are many places around the world like this bu the four best are Machu Picchu, Tikal, the Pyramids, and Angkor Wat. These are the giants. They biggest, the most visited, the most talked about. They are remnants of some of the most powerful cultures that have ever lived.

Machu Picchu- This world heritage site is under siege by the tourist who visit it each year. With millions of people visiting this place each year, it is getting worn down and there have been a number of efforts to preserve the site from tourism lately. This place is located high in the Andes mountains and was part of the Incan empire. Many theories about it exist but it was most likely a summer home for the Incan king.

Tikal- Situated within the Central American jungles, Tikals archeology and architecture, flora and thick forests are a popular tourist destination. Tikal is a world heritage site with beautiful temples that give us a peak into the lives of 7th century Mayans. Tikal was one of the biggest city states in the region and was once the most powerful Mayan state. It was lost to the jungle for centuries and has only been excavated over the last few decades. Many of its buildings still remain under the forest. The crowds here dont come until mid-day so in the mornings, this wonderful place is all yours.

Angkor Wat- Angkor Wat and the Angkor temple complex are the most visited tourist attractions in the world. People come from all over the world to see the remains of this lost city. It has been featured in many movies and everyone is familiar with it. Located in Cambodia, Angkor was once the capital of the Khmer civilization. Built in the 12th century, there are hundreds of temples and structures here to explore. The most famous is the main temple of Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Te Phrom, the last being featured in the movie Tomb Raider. Make sure you come early to beat the crowds.

The Pyramids- Pyramids are situated in Egypt on the banks of river Nile and they are the major tourist attraction in Egypt. Built thousands of years ago, they were built with a great understanding of math and with all human labor. They align perfectly to the stars and how this happened is still not really understood by science. It is proof early civilizations were not as primitive as we like to think they are. These three giants are a great site to visit and give us a lot of information about one of the oldest civilizations in the world.

There are many historical sites in the world that are important and should be visited by tourists. However, these four are by far the most popular and the biggest. They see the most tourists and get the most fame. Tourism is very beneficial to places in the world but its also important to remember to conserve and protect these sites too. When you go visit, make sure you do your best to keep these places safe for future generations.

About the Author:

Paul Markson has been a travel writer for many years and writes extensively about central America as well as south east Asia. He writes a lot on the need to preserve ancient cultures and historical sites. You can learn more at his website on world heritage sites and learn more about the Pyramids tours.

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