archaeological sites

Abu Simbel is an archaeological site in southern Egypt with two massive rock temples: the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari.

Built in 122-26 CE, Hadrian's Wall marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. Today it is the largest Roman archaeological feature in Britain, stretching 73 miles across northern England.

Constructed at least 4,500 years ago and shrouded in fascinating mysteries, the pyramids of Giza are the only Ancient Wonder of the World to survive today.

Angkor Thom means "the great city" in Khmer. The 12th-century Buddhist royal city is famed for its grand Bayon Temple, but has several other sights of interest as well.

One of the great archaeological sites of the world, the Palace of Knossos was built between 2000 and 1250 BCE. It was a political and religious center of the ancient Minoan culture.

This ancient city was the capital of a powerful pre-Inca civilization that dominated the Andean region between 500 and 900. Its monumental remains include several temples, a pyramid, symbolic gates and sculptures.

Widely considered the most atmospheric and magical of the Mayan sites, Palenque was at its peak from 600 to 700 CE. It is famed for its unique and impressive architecture and royal history.

These ruins of an ancient Roman complex include a theater (the oldest in France), an odeum and a temple dedicated to Cybele.

Altun Ha is a Mayan site located near the Caribbean Sea in eastern Belize. Dating from the Maya Classic era, it contains several pyramids, the tallest of which rises 54 feet high.

A unique archaeological site in the mountains of central Bolivia, El Fuerte de Samaipata is a stone hill carved with a wide variety of animal and geometric figures.