5 Top Historical Sites

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Man started from caves and gradually started developing arts & science skills. Different civilizations evolved through different ages that built structures and wonders that stand even today. These structures are the marvels of ancient civilizations and give us the evidence of their existence. Historical heritage sites are all around the world and reflect different ancient cultures.

They show that different civilization existed and each had its own different culture, belief, strength and weaknesses. These places provide insight of the past. We learn about human history through these sites and places.

The historical sites that we have today were sacred places for their respective civilizations. These places reflect the desires and skills of those people. Some of the UNESCO historical places are still a mystery today. Their amazing architecture, detailed art works not only impress but also make the people wonder.

There are around eight hundred and ninety places and structures listed by UNESCO as the world historical heritage or historical sites. Travellers are not only impressed from these historical sites but also learn a lot from these sites. Following are the five top historical land marks in the world that are most impressive and most visited.

1. Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is an intriguing city on a mountain in southern Peru. It was a sacred place of Inca civilization and is known as the "Lost City of the Incas." The place also became a part of the Seven Wonders of the World in the year 2007. Relics of Machu Picchu are known as the one of the most beautiful and mysterious historical sites in the world.

Studies of this place reveal that Machu Picchu was used as ceremonial city by the Inca civilization. The ruins show that it was a complete self contained city with temples, baths, houses etc. The structures are still in great form as they were carved from the mountain granite. The amazing architectural and aesthetic sense of Inca people lea the historians and archaeologists to wonder.

One of the great well preserved structures of Machu Picchu is the Intihuatana stone. This stone was used as an astronomical observatory. It is amazingly a very precise marker of dates and celestial periods. The remarkable preservation and impressive fascinating architecture makes it one of the top historical sites in the world.

2. Tikal

Tikal is one of the best preserved historical sites located in northern Guatemala. It was one of the largest urban centres of the Maya civilization. The monumental architecture reflects the glory that the Maya kingdom had in the past. The amazing architecture makes it one of the top sites in the world.

3. Pyramids (Giza)

Another top historical site is the Pyramids at Giza that are even today a mystery for the people. Even today the modern world does not have the skills and technology to build such perfectly aligned structures.

The Egyptians made these pyramids with huge stones and aligned them precisely to the stars. There are chambers and solstices in the pyramids that are still unopened. These pyramids are the most impressive and popular among the top historical sites.

4. Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is one of the breathtaking building and temples built by the Khmer empire. It is a temple in ancient Angkor that is one of the world's most astonishing architectural pieces.

This temple represents the Hindu cosmology. These temples were precisely built to align with the stars. These temples and buildings due to their popularity make to the top historical sites.

5. Easter Island

One of most mysterious, astonishing historical sites and also one of the uninhabited islands of the world is the Easter Island. Easter Island is surrounded by monumental statues and is also known as "Isla de Pascua". Origin of Easter Island is still not known but some archaeologists suggest that it was inhabited by Peruvian civilization.

The statues here are known as Moai statues and were symbols of the spiritual and political power of Peruvian civilization. These amazing structures are also one of the top historical sites in the world.

Matthew Kepnes encourages travel to top historical sites and is an advocate for conserving world historical heritage. You can read about Historical Sites of the World including Machu Picchu on his website.