Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city that has been considered a UNESCO world heritage site since 1987. It is situated in the Valley of Mexico, in the state of Mexico. The city was established 100 BC and is construction is said to have lasted until 250 AD. Why it is special: Teotihuacan is considered to […]
Karnak is a large temple complex comprising many temples, pylons, chapels and other buildings. Karnak is situated in the ancient city of Thebes, in Upper Egypt. Senusret-I built Karnak, from the era of the Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic Period. Why it is special: Built more than 2,000 years ago, this city of temples was
Bagan is an ancient city that used to be the capital of the kingdom of Pagan. It is situated in Mandalay region of Myanmar. Bagan was founded in the 2nd century AD and fortified in 849 AD. Why it is special: Picturesque in every way, the landscape of Bagan is spotted with pagodas throughout the
The Forbidden City is a Chinese Imperial palace that was built by the Ming Dynasty.The Palace is situated in Beijing, China. The Forbidden City was built between 1406 and 1420. Why it is special: The Forbidden City comprises 980 buildings that are spread across 180 acres of land. The architecture is traditionally Chinese palatial architecture.
The Victoria Falls are a waterfall on River Zambezi. The Waterfall is located in southern Africa on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Victoria Falls were first viewed in 1855, and were named in honour of Queen Victoria of Britain. Why they are special: While the Victoria Falls may not be the widest or
Angkor Wat is a temple complex and also the world’s largest religious monument in the world. It is situated in Cambodia, Southeast Asia. Angkor Wat was built by the Khmer civilization between 802 and 1220 AD. Why it is special: An architectural wonder, the temple complex is 16,26,000 sq.m. Constructed as a Hindu temple, the
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The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system comprising 2,900 individual reefs. It is situated in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The first evidence of reef structure is said to have been 6,00,000 years ago. Why it is special: Covering more than 2,300 kilometres, the corals that make
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact caldera created out of a collapsed volcano. It is situated in Tanzania, Africa. It was formed almost 2.5 million years ago when the cone of an active volcano collapsed inwards after a major eruption. Why it is special: The Ngorongoro Crater is also known popularly as the
The Amazon Rainforest is a tropical rainforest with immeasurable biodiversity. It covers the parts of Brazil, Columbia, Peru and 6 other South American countries. It is believed to have formed during the Eocene era. Why it is special: The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s largest tropical forest covering an area of 55,00,000 sq.km. It contains
The Iguazu Falls are waterfalls on River Iguazu that divide the river into an upper and a lower section. The Iguazu Falls are located on River Iguazu, which is on the border of Argentina and Brazil. The first record of the existence of the Falls was in 1541. Why they are special: While River Iguazu
Antarctica is the site of the South Pole and also the southernmost continent in the world. Antarctica is located in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere. While the continent itself is as old as antiquity, it was first sighted only in 1820. Why it is special: Considered to be a desert, Antarctica is considered
Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan citadel set in the Andes. It is located in the Andes Mountain, in the Cusco Region in Peru. It was built around 1450. Why it is special: A symbol of Incas civilization, Machu Picchu was built in classical Inca style with dry-stone walls. A major tourist attraction, Machu Picchu
Mount Tai, as it is popularly known, is the eastern mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. It is situated in the Shandong province in China. Humans have inhabited Mount Tai since the Paleolithic period. Why it is special: Mount Tai has been regarded as a ceremonial centre and place of worship for almost