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The Great Wall of China is over 20,000 km long, was built over more than 1,000 years, and required millions of laborers.
The Roman amphitheater in Rome (Italy), completed in 80 AD, had a capacity of 50,000 spectators and was the venue for major plays, executions, and gladiatorial battles.
The Roman marketplace in Rome (Italy) 1,200 years ago was a large square, serving both as a place for people to gather and trade, and as a center for state political discussions.
The Terracotta Soldiers in Xi'an (China) consist of 700 life-sized terracotta statues depicting generals and soldiers from the ancient Chinese army, buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
The pyramids of Giza (Egypt) are one of the 7 wonders of the world and a symbol of Egyptian tourism.
The ancient city of Pompeii in Italy existed from the 1st century during the Roman Empire. Pompeii was unexpectedly buried under ash when Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted in 79 AD.
The Parthenon in Athens (Greece) was built on top of the Parthenon hill and served as an observation post to protect the entire city. The amphitheater resembles a temple with ancient marble statues dating back to the 5th century.
The ancient city of Ephesus in Türkiye dates back thousands of years to the Roman Empire. Today, its libraries, theaters, and many other structures have been restored, transporting visitors back to the atmosphere of 2,000 years ago.
The ancient city of Teotihuacán in Mexico has the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun, built around the 1st century. These are also among the largest pyramids in the world.
The ancient city of Hierapolis in Türkiye boasts hot springs that have drawn visitors continuously for the past two millennia. These hot springs are why Hierapolis was built as a "resort city."
The Ellora Caves in India consist of 34 temples and monasteries dedicated to Buddha and Hindu deities. These structures were carved out of a single massive rock formation.
Hadrian's Wall in England was built in the 2nd century with the purpose of protecting the territory.
The Roman Baths in Bath (England) were popular due to the area's hot springs. Bath became a favorite resort town during the Roman Empire. Later, in the 18th century, many new buildings were constructed in the Neoclassical style.
The Longmen Caves in China feature exquisitely carved Buddha statues embedded in the walls of 1,350 caves. Construction began in the 5th century.
Stonehenge in England is a mysterious prehistoric monument erected 6,000 years ago. Archaeologists believe it is connected to astronomical phenomena.
The Machu Picchu archaeological site in Peru preserves the remains of the Inca empire, which existed around the 15th century.
Angkor Wat in Cambodia, with its remaining ruins of an ancient temple built in the 9th century, is dedicated to Hindu deities and has long been a pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist followers.
The Mogao Caves complex in Dunhuang, China, comprises 492 caves and contains thousands of Buddhist statues. Located on the Silk Road, this cave complex was meticulously carved from massive rock formations by Buddhist monks over a period of 1,000 years (from the 6th to the 16th centuries).
Approximately 1,000 years ago, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan was a center of trade for spices, silk, and other goods among the Romans, Greeks, Arabs, and Egyptians. It boasts around 500 temples, monuments, and tombs carved directly into the cliff face.
