after which the Vandals, named for such destruction, tore down the city’s walls, making it much more vulnerable to attack. But one of the most impressive examples can be found at Puma Punku, an ancient archaeological site in Bolivia – dated by some historians to be 17,000-years-old – … (As a sidebar, due to the discovery of human bones with telltale markings at certain other sites, some scientists think the Anasazi may have practiced a form of ritualized cannibalism. I enjoyed this article very much. Thanks for looking at my lists!Cool person, it would take lots of time and effort to pronounce many of the non-English words in this article. Then, about 650 B.C.E Leptis Magna, along with many other cities in North Africa, was subsumed by the powerful Carthaginian Empire, whose capital, Carthage, was located in present day Tunisia. Experts think Caral’s population could have reached 3,000. (For more information about this high-tech investigative tool, see the September/October 2008 issue of And, according to an article in the October 2008 issue of Chichén Itzá was a city and ceremonial center strategically located in the heart of the northern Yucatan peninsula. Later!Where do you get the idea that Teotihucan was the Toltec Capital? The site contains six pyramids, some originally as high as 70 feet, circular plazas and massive monumental architecture. Also found in the area are the Temple of the Jaguars, the Temple of the Warriors, the Temple of the Wall Panels, the Caracol (observatory temple), the Sacred Cenoté and others. I think that Petra looks fascinating!El Castillo is one of the greatest ancient monuments in the world. I could put it on both lists but it's not a good idea to have redundancy on these compilations. Please choose which areas of our service you consent to our doing so.Entrance leading to the Grand Gallery in the Great Pyramid of KhufuTerracotta warriors found near the tomb of Qin Shi HuangdiArtist's depiction of ancient Stonehenge at the summer solstice sunriseArtist's depiction of the Acropolis of Athens in 100 C.E.The Erechtheum with Caryatids (huge female statues) at the Acropolis of AthensStela M (bottom center) and the Hieroglyphic Stairway at CopánReconstruction of the Rosalia Temple at the site museum of CopánWestern Wall or Wailing Wall (center), the only extant remnant of the Jewish Second Temple Archaeologists have probably labeled Teotihuacan as the capital because it's such a grand place. Later!Very well done hub. [A pyramid-shaped mausoleum is located about a mile to the northeast of where the terracotta army was discovered. It's the place with the most archaelogical sites in the world!! Over the years Leptis Magna became one of the greatest cities in North Africa, rivaling Carthage and Alexandria in Egypt.Sadly, though, like many great cities of antiquity, Leptis Magna had it share of disasters and invasions. Excavated since the 1990s, various impressive Moche ruins have been heavily damaged by looters, first by the Spanish conquistadors looking for gold and other riches, and later by local tomb robbers in search of valuable artifacts which can be sold on the black market. However, seen from the air, from which they were first spotted by commercial aircraft in the 1920s and 30s, they are staggering.Archaeologists agree the enormous shapes there are hundreds of them, ranging from geometric lines to complicated depictions of animals, plants and imaginary figures were made over 2,000 years ago by people of the Just why they did it remains enigmatic, prompting conspiracy theorists to float ideas about alien landings and ancient astrology. It is very well written and delves deep into the subjects you have written about. Enduring Mystery Surrounds the Ancient Site of Puma Punku . See the January/February 1994 issue of In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Cliff Palace was heavily damaged by looters, curiosity seeks and even so-called scientists. You will receive a verification email shortly.There was a problem. Researchers have found the first confirmed underwater Aboriginal archaeological sites off the coast of Australia, and they have predicted that there are many more to be discovered.
to about the year 1000. There are some impressive things there.I'd love to visit ALL of these places! Caral’s architectural style seems the precursor for subsequent Andean civilizations for the next 4,000 years.Numerous artifacts have been found at the site, including flutes made from pelican and condor bones and cornets fashioned from llama and deer bones, suggesting the site may have heard its share of music.