There are many ways to travel, and if you are one of those who like to move around the world you will know what we are talking about. There are those who travel to disconnect, to do absolutely nothing, with destinations such as Punta Cana or the Caribbean, there are those who do it to learn about other cultures, so they go to distant countries, such as Thailand, and there are those who do it out of curiosity that has in the history of the countries and of humanity in general.
Today we will talk about 7 must-see destinations for history buffs. If you are one of those who loves to spend the day among ruins, imagining the lives of people hundreds of years ago, this may be an interesting selection for you. Some destinations where the tourist attraction has a lot to do with are its historical roots and with the conservation of monuments or vestiges of ancient civilizations.
Egyptian pyramids
In Egypt we will not only be able to see the Pyramids of Giza, one of the great funerary monuments that are preserved and that were erected in the years 2.500 BC so it is incredible that they have survived to this day. To go there is to see a piece of history of a civilization that has left these and many other traces, such as the Valley of the Kings, temples and everything that is preserved in museums. If you like history, in Egypt you will find many places to immerse yourself in spaces that were inhabited thousands of years ago.
Stonehenge in the UK
If the pyramids of Egypt already have their mysteries about their construction, we have an even more enigmatic place in Stonehenge, in the United Kingdom. It's a megalithic monument from the late Neolithic. Seen from above, it is distributed in four concentric circumferences, with the outer one with lintels on the stones, of which only some are still standing. Stonehenge is a part of a larger ceremonial complex, in which there were even avenues. In any case, it is only possible to speculate on the purpose of this rock formation, which is thought to have a religious purpose.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is a fortified construction that was built and rebuilt between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, whose purpose was to protect the border of the northern part of the empire. It has a long history, and it is that it travels kilometers and kilometers, passing through different regions, and in it different materials were used, with those available closer. Apparently thousands of workers died in its construction, buried in the vicinity of the wall. If you like history, remaking the one on this wall will take a long time, which will undoubtedly be very interesting.
Rome, Italy
Rome is one of those places where history buffs can spend the day touring museums, monuments and enjoying streets full of ancient stories. The ancient Roman Empire has left vestiges as important as the Colosseum, Pantheon of Agrippa, Roman Forum or the famous Catacombs under the city. History days and interesting tours throughout the city.
Machu Picchu, in Peru
La ancient city of Machu Picchu It is located in Cuzco, Peru at an altitude of more than two thousand meters. A city created around the XNUMXth century, and that has a long history behind it. When visiting Machu Picchu, you have to choose one of the routes controlled from the town of Aguas Calientes, which has greatly increased its tourism. Within the city you can see different enclosures, from the agricultural area that forms great steps to the streets, houses and temples, as well as central squares. Visiting this place is going back in time reliving other civilizations.
Angkor temples in Cambodia
These temples are located in the city of Siem Rep, in Cambodia. The golden age of the Angkorian Empire It is found in 802 AD, the first temple being built in the XNUMXth century. Today you can visit many of these temples, which have recently had to be rescued from the jungle, which has created quite a bit of havoc on their structures. The only one that has been cared for by monks to date has been that of Angkor Wat, which remains intact. It is a large area in which there are several temples and archaeological sites to discover.
Chichen Itza
This temple is located in the Yucatan peninsula, in Mexico, and is one of the main vestiges of the Mayan civilization. Apparently it was a city or a place of ceremonies, and was founded between 325 and 530 of our era. Its main pyramid is its best known symbol, and it is known as the Kukulcán pyramid or El Castillo. If we want to attend the phenomenon of lights and shadows of the serpent descending the stairs of the pyramid, these occur with the solstices, March 20 or 21 and September 22 or 23.