Archive for February, 2010

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    Angkor Wat Temple
    Angkor Wat or Angkor Vat (meaning ‘City Temple’) is a famous temple located at Angkor in Cambodia. The temple was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II (ruled from 1113-1150), one of the greatest rulers of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia that flourished from 9th to 15th century AD. The temple was originally dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu by its builder. The temple, which epitomizes classical Khmer architecture, has also been represented in the national flag of Cambodia and it is one of the main tourist attractions in the country. Angkor Wat temple is a part of the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site. History: Angkor Wat temple was built as king Suryavarman II’s state temple and capital city. Construction work of the temple concluded shortly after the king expired. In 1177, Angkor was vandalized by the Chams, the  [...]
    Posted at February 23rd, 2010 in Buddhist Temples
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    Marveling at the Great Pyramid of Giza
    Ah! The Great Pyramid of Giza tours was my ardent desire at least once in lifetime. The oldest and largest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis is also known as the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. Ranked among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still surviving intact, the pyramid is a tomb of the fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) built in 20 years that ended in 2551 BC. Materials The Great Pyramid of Giza was initially 280 Egyptian cubits tall, 146.478 m currently reducing it to 138.75 m due to erosion. It is made up of over 2.3 million limestone blocks obtained from a close by quarry. The largest granite stones are in the King’s chamber weighing 25 to 80 tonnes brought from 500 miles. Most of them believe that the construction was done by transporting huge stones from a quarry, dragging,  [...]
    Posted at February 23rd, 2010 in Egyptian Temples & Tombs
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    The Pyramids of Giza Rank First on the Hot List of a Tourist
    The pyramids of ancient Egypt are the tombs of kings and queens of that time when a pyramidal tomb was regarded as the privilege. But, this was only applicable for the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Currently, over 93 Pyramids adorn Egypt among which the most popular are the Pyramids of Giza. Here, you can wonder at the three major pyramids of the 4th dynasty (2550 B.C). Major Monuments The Great Pyramid of Khufu This is the largest, biggest, and most integral among the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, it was the tallest one on the planet until 4300 years when the Eiffel Tower was built. It is made completely from limestone and has the height of 137 m reduced from 146.5 m because of the stealing of the fine quality casing stones coverage in the 15th century by the Ottoman Turks for houses and  [...]
    Posted at February 23rd, 2010 in Egyptian Temples & Tombs
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    Maya Palenque is among the Majestic Mayan Ruins
    Located in southern Mexico, Maya Palenque was a Maya city state that witnessed its boom in the 7th century CE and the same was immersed into a forest on decline. Today, it has been unearthed and is a popular archaeological site near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas at the height of 150 m. Much of the ancient Palenque has been restored by obtaining much information from its symbolic inscriptions on several monuments. Not only in reconstruction, but the inscriptions have told the stories of the Maya settlement who have resided since centuries here to the historians. Attracting thousands of visitors, Palenque is not that huge in size, but boasts a few exemplary art pieces of the superb architecture, sculpture, roof comb and bas-relief carvings of the Maya community. Important Monuments The Palace In Maya Palenque,  [...]
    Posted at February 23rd, 2010 in Mayan & Inca Sites
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    Machu Picchu Tours – Paying Homage to the Most Familiar Inca Icon
    Machu Picchu, meaning Old Peak, is a sacred pre-Columbian spot at 2,430 m on a mountain edge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru. Designated as a Historical Sanctuary in Peru and World Heritage Site, it has been described as “an absolute masterpiece of architecture and a unique testimony to the Inca civilization.” Not only this, but it was among the New Seven Wonders of the World when an online and telephonic poll was conducted by the New7Wonders foundation. If you are looking for a cool holiday, check out Machu Picchu tours. Tracing its history, many archaeologists are of the opinion that Machu Picchu was constructed in 1430 A.D. in the classical Inca style with dry-stone walls for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Known as the ‘The Lost City of the Incas’, it has until now attracted many tourists from all around  [...]
    Posted at February 23rd, 2010 in Mayan & Inca Sites
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