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Ruins are the remains of human activity and belong to the concept of archaeology. There are many ancient ruins left by human civilization. Here we introduce you the top night most amazing ruins in the world, take a look!
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is located 75 kilometers northwest of Cusco province in the Republic of Peru, the entire site towers on a ridge about 2,350 meters above sea level and is known as the "Lost City of the Incas". It has a unique geographical location, the whole is like clinging to the rocks and jungle, the whole building is made of boulders, very surprising.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is known as "Cambodia's national treasure", the whole building is made of sandstone and surrounded by lush trees. Its artistic masterpiece lies not only in the building itself but also in its reliefs, so don't miss it if you visit.
Tikal
Tikal is the largest abandoned city of the Mayan civilization. It is located in the jungle of the Petén department in Guatemala. It is a famous landmark city in Guatemala, with many architectural complexes and large plazas that are proof of the cultural development of the ancient Mayan civilization.
Petra
Petra is an ancient city in Jordan, known as the "Red City of Roses", located 250 km south of Amman, the capital of the Jordanian capital, which was once an important trading center and the capital of the kingdom of Erdom. Its location is mysterious, hidden in a narrow canyon connecting the Dead Sea and the Aqaba Strait, to be entered through a mountain isthmus.
Giza Pyramids
The Giza Pyramid Group is the oldest and best preserved pyramid group today. Each of its pyramids is part of the complex. The most famous of them, the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Hafra, the Pyramid of Menkara, and the Sphinx, are all part of the development process of ancient Egyptian culture.
Athens
Athens, also known as the "Acropolis", is the origin of ancient Greek culture, and its famous myths are all related to it. Its ancient buildings are closely related to the natural environment, and although many of them have begun to collapse by now, it has influenced art and culture for many centuries.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a "stone city", a historical testimony of the Mayan civilization, it has the largest preserved stadium and diverse ruins in Mexico, it also has its own pyramids and temples.
Easter Island's stone statues
Easter Island's stone statues are also called "Moai", there are about a thousand Moai on the island, they are only the upper half of the body size varies but are facing the sea, because its origin is in doubt, so they are also believed to be built by aliens.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge in England is a famous prehistoric cultural site, which has great significance in architecture and astronomy, and it also represents a regional civilization, but its construction method is still in doubt.
