The world is home to a plethora of fascinating ancient ruins, from crumbling cities to temples that have withstood the test of time. The ruins in the world are of great important to historians and archaeologists. Here are 5 ancient ruins of the world that have been discovered!! (Subtitle B.melayu terdapat di dalam video ini)
The ParthenonThe Parthenon was built over 2500 years ago, and it has been part of the Athenian skylines ever since. Standing atop a limestone rock almost 150 m tall is the Acropolis of Athens. The city of Athens has come to be defined by its ancient Acropolis, as well as the ancient buildings it holds on top of it. It was a temple originally dedicated to the goddess Athena. Over the centuries, much of it and the surrounding structures have been destroyed by war and thieves.Angkor WatAngkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world. Built between roughly A.D. 1113 and 1150, and encompassing an area of about 400 acres. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, Angkor Wat became a Buddhist temple bythe end of the 12th century. The five central towers of Angkor Wat symbolize the peaks of Mount Meru, which according to Hindu mythology is the dwelling place of the gods.
Machu PicchuLocated in southern Peru, this ruined city lies on top of a mountain that’s only accessible by train or a four-day trek. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, it was an important cultural center for the Inca civilization but was abandoned when the Spanish invaded the region. In 1983, Machu Picchu was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide Internet poll.