Choosing
the right sites to visit with family is always fun. If you usually love to
visit natural attractions, or a game, there's nothing wrong if you now try to
visit sites with different shades. Yes, history. Besides interesting historical
sights to visit, it can also be a means of education. In addition, historical
tours will usually feel more special because each place has a story that is
different and special.
Here
is a few references the world history tourism in to visit.
1. Palmyra, Syria
Visiting
Palmyra in Syria will take your imagination on the atmosphere of the ancient
city of the first century. The city is located in the oasis area, about 215 km
to the northeast Damascus. In the past, this city was an important city in the
region of Central Syria. Based on historical and archaeological evidence,
Palmyra formerly was a commercial metropolis under the Roman Empire. Now, you
can enjoy the remains of monumental ancient buildings that lie in this region.
But to reach this place, you must be prepared to cross the desert and camels.
2. Borobudur, Indonesia
Borobudur
in Indonesia is an old great Buddhist temple. Borobudur was built in the 9th
century by Mahayana Buddhist. There, you can feel the grandeur and power of the
ancient kingdom. The greatness of this temple can be seen from the number of
its Buddha statues which totaled 504. Borobudur has a main dome which is the
highest peak and surrounded by 72 Buddha statues that are in the hole stupa.
One advantage of visiting this place is, this place is close to the others Hindu
temples and others Buddhist. So, you might as well enjoy various temple tours
around.
3. Teotihuacan, basin, Mexico
Teotihuacan
in Mexico could be the favorite place archaeologists. This place is a large
archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico, and was built in 300 BC century.
This place is famous for the pyramid was built in the pre-Columbus. In
addition, you also can find the tomb of historical sites along the beautiful
paintings.
4. Cappadocia, Turkey
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Cappadocia
is part of Göreme National Park which became the leading tourist in Turkey. The
most interesting thing of these attractions is its structure that built under
the ground (underground city). Underground city is so amazing because it has
the building up to level 11 down. With this grandeur, Cappadocia is able to be
home to thousands of families with a capacity of up to 50,000 people. The
history of the development of the underground city began in the 7th century.
Geographical conditions of the Cappadocia region in the form of soft coral
stone facilitate local residents make large caves as shelter. Because the city
is located in the rock, then the city is also often called 'fairy chimneys'.
Because of the unique, the city is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage
list in 1985.
5. Khara-Khoto in Mongolia
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Khara-Khoto
also known as Nai Eji City, or sometimes also called Black city. The city is
located in the western part of Inner Mongolia which was built in the Middle
Ages in Ejin khoshuu Alxa League, Inner Mongolia. This legendary city which
used to be a trading center is surrounded by the Badain Jaran desert. The legend
around says that the city has water supply from Ejin River. This legendary city
became famous through the writings of Marco Polo, who said Khara-Khoto as Etzina.
6. Wat Phu, Laos
Wat
Phu in Laos is the historical sites of beautiful temple. Wat Phu is a Khmer
temple complex located at the base of Mount Phu Kao. Temple holds a long
history since it is the oldest temple in Laos. This Hindu temple built since the
13th century ago. Meaning of the name of the temple Wat Phu is 'a place of
refuge on the hill'. Visit this place, you will feel the mystical aura because
the atmosphere is located in between rocks and tall trees. Since 2001, this
temple complex has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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