Palmyra (Syria) and Talisay (Philippines)

- Palmyra (Syria) 

Palmyra, located in the heart of Syrian Desert, often described as the "bride of the desert". The remainder of the existing building to witness imprisoned Queen Zenobia was a heroic leader. Palmyra set up near the hot springs Afqa, is an ideal haven as a trade route between Iraq and al-Sham (now Syria, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Jordan).

The strategic location of the prosperity of this region plus a very interesting Roman troops, who eventually took over the city in the first years AD. Expert arkeolgis until now digging the area to find traces of Queen Zenobia's palace buildings. 

- Talisay (Philippines) 

One of the buildings in Talisay City is a big house built by the king of sugar in the late 19th century, and not just once, but twice should be destroyed in the second world war, to prevent the Japanese did not take advantage of the building. The remaining buildings still show the beauty of the huge mansion.

Monastery Trinidad (Paraguay) and Copan (Honduras)

- Monastery Trinidad (Paraguay) 

Terlteak monastery 25 km from Encarnacion, on the route leading to Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, is the most interesting buildings in the history of Christian missions to Paraguay.

Trinidad is a city founded by the locals who came from San Carlos. The main architect of this building is the priest Juan Bautista Prímoli of Milan and Jose Catalan Grimau. The church built in this place said to be the most beautiful and largest churches throughout Paraguay (in his day)

- Copan (Honduras) 

Our mother of the year the Mayans 400-800, Copan is the largest and most magnificent city in the center of Mayan culture. There are several pyramids, temples and 21 stone pillars, or stelae, with a variety of carving the face of the kings of Copan.

Chichen Itza (Mexico) and Parthenon (Greece)

- Chichen Itza (Mexico) 

Greatest archaeological sites of pre-Columbian era built by the Mayans. Chichen Itza was built in the northern peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico. This area is a major focal point in the Classical Period. Chichen Itza was built with a variety of architectural styles that are considered the result of acculturation of the various cultures that exist in the area.

- Parthenon (Greece) 

Is the temple of the goddess Athena, built in the 5th century on the Acropolis. This building is the most important buildings that survived the period of Classical Greece, and considered the pinnacle of development of Classical Greek culture. At this time, the Greek Ministry of Culture are running a program to restore and reconstruct the building.

Colosseum (Italy) and Tikal (Guatemala)

- Colosseum (Italy) 

 

One result of the work up to the Roman, is at once the most famous ruins in the world, the original name of this building is the Flavian Amphiteatre, is building an elliptical amphitheater in downtown Rome, Italy.

The biggest building in the Roman era is able to accommodate 50,000 spectators, was used as a gladiatorial contests and public performances. Various performances, such as mock battles, executions, famous battle re-up performances, too many dramas based on mythology on display here. More than 50,000 people and animals die in this place

Although now part of the building damage is said to occur because of earthquakes, but at least this building has managed to stay upright with just a little damage, and thus became one of the buildings that managed to make a breakthrough in arresting earthquake. 

-  Tikal (Guatemala) 

 

Tikal is the largest archaeological sites in the world at the same time urban centers in the middle of the Pre-Columbian Maya culture. The site is located in the archaeological area in the Peten Basin, northern Guatemala. This site is part of the Tikal National Park and in 1979 was protected by Unesco.

Tikal is one of the centers of cultural and ethnic Maya populations. A variety of monumental buildings on the site was built in the fourth century AD. Tikal reached its peak in the years around 200-900 AD, and at that time, Tikal dominated the cultural, political, economic and military Mayans, while continuing to interact with various tribes, including Teohuatican in Mexico.

After periods of Tikal was defeated by Teohuatican in the fourth century AD, Tikal has decreased, even the existing palace after a fire. Various evidence suggests that the city is more and more deserted until finally abandoned in the 10th century AD.

Palenque (Mexico) and Ayutthaya (Thailand)

- Palenque (Mexico) 

 

The ruins of Palenque is one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico and Central America. The town is built on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, Palenque as if hidden in a tropical forest in the foothills Tumbala, Chiapas, Mexico.

Although the analysis of pottery pieces that have inhabited the area began about 100 BC, but the remaining buildings were mostly built in approximately 6 to 10 century AD. The greatest ruler in this city is Pacal, who ruled in the year 603 AD, and making various innovative buildings that survived even more powerful than the 68 years that ranged Pacal. One of the remarkable buildings is the Palace, both the walls and ceiling of the palace is filled with carvings depicting the ceremony and various activities of rulers and the gods, so that we can think-ira how is life in the Mayan era.

Until now only 34 of a possible 500 buildings that had exempted from the barrow,

- Ayutthaya (Thailand) 

 

Ayutthaya, in Sanskrit means 'invincible' is not as popular as Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket, but it is one of the areas in Thailand are often visited by tourists who want to see the famous ruins.

At the peak of glory, Ayutthaya was the capital are busy with a reputation that reaches many countries. According to historians, the development of Ayutthaya, exceeding even the various capitals in Europe. The city is so prosperous Burma (now Myanmar), neighboring countries, so jealous and finally managed to burn and loot the city. Although today the city is in ruins, but still very beautiful, and now protected as the Ayutthaya Historical Park

Machu Picchu (Peru) and Babylon (Iraq)

- Machu Picchu (Peru) 

 

The ruins of the most famous of all Inca ruins. Machu Picchu seem to be in between two mountain peaks and is often shrouded in fog. The ruins are not visible from the Urubamba Valley below, this place was built by the Incas without at all using the wheel.

Machu Picchu was built around the 15th century, but this place was not recorded by the Spanish Conquistador, who turned out to destroy the place in 1530. This place is also still unknown development goals, even though many signs that the place has many centers of worship.

Until now the various archeologists continue to search for evidence of the purpose built venue, because the Incas did not leave a writing system, then there is no written reports about the place.

- Babylon (Iraq) 

 

The ruins are located about 90 km from the city of Baghdad, the original name of this city is "Bab-ili" which means "gate of the gods". The city is widely known at the time of the classical era, as a beautiful city with the "Hanging Gardens" which includes one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The city was established as a center of government and culture, and glorious for about 15 centuries, since the arrival of the tribe Amor (about 1850 BC) until Alexander the Great, who died there in 322 BC. Hammurabi (1892-1750 BC), one of the greatest rulers in Iraq also makes this city as the seat of government.