The most impressive ruins in the world

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

There are places on our planet whose existence excites the minds of both ordinary people and scientists. These are the remains of ancient civilizations, palaces in which great rulers lived, objects, each of which is hundreds and even thousands of years older than you … About some we know almost everything, the origin of others remains a mystery for all mankind! We will tell you about the most spectacular ruins in the world.

Colosseum, Rome

The greatest amphitheater of Ancient Rome looks very impressive even today. It was built in the 1st century AD and served as an arena for many dramas. Spectators watched gladiatorial fights and theatrical performances, executions of gentiles and the killing of wild animals. But, unfortunately, the southern part of the Colosseum was destroyed in 847 by a seismic shock, and time only aggravated these collapses, which does not prevent crowds of tourists from visiting the monument today.

Ruins of the city of Petra, Jordan

The city was created in the II century BC and was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom. And it is notable for the fact that it was almost completely cut into the rock. Today Petra is included in the list of 7 New Wonders of the World. And although earthquakes have pretty much destroyed it, it still attracts tourists from all over the world.

Stonehenge, UK

There are hundreds of versions of the origin and purpose of Stonehenge: an altar, a tomb, an ancient observatory, an object of art, an element of the navigation system, and even an encrypted message to descendants. The approximate date of its creation is at least the 21st century BC. And everyone who sees this stone structure with his own eyes feels a touch of real mystery.

Ruins of a palace on the Sigiriya plateau, Sri Lanka

The legend tells of King Kassapa, who killed his father for giving the throne to another son, Moggallan, and not to him. In an attempt to escape persecution, Kassap erected a palace on Sigiriya (Lion Rock). The main task of this rock complex was to protect against the army of his brother. The remains of sculptures, many frescoes, pools and terraces, gazebos and a mirrored wall made of special porcelain polished with minerals are still preserved.

Ruins of Vijayanagara, India

According to the records of medieval travelers, Vijayanagar was not inferior in its grandeur even to Rome. The Vittala Temple is one of the most spectacular structures. It is a roof supported by 56 granite columns, each with its own unique sound. When the stone is slapped with its hands, the temple-orchestra sings in an extraordinary way!

Ruins of Tiahuanaco, Bolivia

In the chronicles of the Incas it is said that Tiahuanaco erected the supreme deity Viracoche at the beginning of time. And scientists claim that it was built by the Incas themselves in the 16th century BC. The ancient city is located far from civilization - on Lake Titicaca, at an altitude of 3854 meters above sea level in the Andes.

Ruins of Yuanmingyuan, China

Gardens of absolute clarity - this is how Yuanmingyuan translates into Russian. This park was built during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. It belonged to the territory of the Summer Imperial Palace. Elements of various styles are mixed in its architecture - this is how the Japanese and European masters of that time conceived.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

This gigantic temple complex is dedicated to the god Vishnu. Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious building in the world, it was built as a mausoleum and temple of King Suryavarman II in the XII century. The complex gained even more popularity after the filming of the blockbuster "Lara Croft - Tomb Raider", which was held in local temples. In search of the ruins, you need to go to the jungle, you will find them near the city of Angkor in Cambodia.

Ruins on Palatine Hill, Rome

The Palatine Hill was the most respected of the seven hills of Rome and has been sung many times in legends and tales. Remus and Romulus, Augustus and Tiberius lived here, there was the sanctuary of Cybele. And today the hill is only the ruins of past greatness: steps washed out by rain, the remains of columns, many memorial plaques and a half of the Temple of Venus.

Ruins of Del Rey, Mexico

The ruins of Del Rey were discovered in the 16th century, they were dated somewhere around 200 BC. The purpose of the stone complex has not been established: it could have been either a religious temple or an observatory. Now only iguanas live inside the central pyramid of the ruins.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Archaeologists call Machu Picchu nothing more than "the mountain haven of civilization." For tourists, the lost city of the Incas was discovered about 100 years ago. And since then, adventurers have gone to the rainforest and then hiked up to 2,450m in the Andes. And all this to see with your own eyes the "city in the sky"!

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