Ancient sites worth visiting
History has left us with some truly remarkable visitor attractions, many of which date back to antiquity. Whether standing alone as a singular piece of architecture or as part of a wider archaeological site, these ancient wonders inspire and educate in equal measure. But where in the world can you find some of the most illustrious of these extraordinary hand-built treasures?
Click though and marvel at these ancient sites worth visiting.
Ellora Caves, India
The Ellora Caves are an extraordinary rock-cut monastery temple complex located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. Regaling visitors are 34 temples, the grandest of which is found in the Kailashanatha Cave (pictured).
Merv, Turkmenistan
Appearing like some monstrous sliced loaf, the semi-ruined city of Merv was a major Iranian city in Central Asia, on the historical Silk Road, near today's Mary, in modern Turkmenistan. Indeed, it is the oldest and most completely preserved of the oasis cities along the Silk Road trade routes in Central Asia.
