Ancient Cities Guide

273 places · 56 countries

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    Five places to see once in a lifetime.

    PetraJordan · NabataeanPetraCarved into rose-red sandstone and protected by a narrow gorge, Petra was the ceremonial and commercial heart of the Nabataean kingdom.Machu PicchuPeru · IncaMachu PicchuPompeiiItaly · RomanPompeiiEphesusTürkiye · Greco-RomanEphesusChichen ItzaMexico · MayaChichen Itza

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    AigaiIn the footsteps of Rome123 placesAbu SimbelPharaohs & the Nile10 placesAcropolis of AthensThe Greek world80 placesChichen ItzaMaya, Aztec & Inca9 placesAjanta CavesTemples of Asia14 placesAigaiAnatolia, crossroads of empires148 places

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