Visiting the Ancient City of Pompeii

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If you are looking for a destination that will give you the goosebumps but also takes your breath away with its ancient beauty, Pompeii is the place for you. The Roman city is located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and was destroyed by the volcano’s eruption in 79 AD. As Pompeii is pretty close to Naples you should be able to easily go there even for a day trip if you are vacationing in the Italian city.  …

The traveler’s guide to Petra, Jordan

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If Petra is anything to judge by, the ancient Nabataean Empire must have been the stuff dreams are made of, especially if you’re an archaeologist or history buff. The rose-red city, half as old as time, actually dates back to the 6th century BC, but considering its age, Petra is a wonder of architecture and engineering. It’s no wonder that the city still stands even today, and its rock cut buildings have stood the test of time.

Petra is the symbol of Jordan and its most popular tourist attraction, as well as one of the few remaining Nabataean sites in the Middle East (the others being in Israel, Syria, and the inaccessible Saudi Arabia). Here’s a traveler’s guide to Petra, Jordan, one of the most magnificent ancient cities today. …

Top 5 ancient cities in the world

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Those of you who like to read ancient history, legends or mythology have probably encountered mentions of sprawling cities hiding unthinkable treasures and mysteries.

Of course, many of these cities never existed, and those that did were wildly exaggerated, but the truth is that you can still see some vestiges of these lost wonders of the ancient world.

Macchu Picchu or Cappadocia are cities that used to be glorious in the past, and which still stand today. You can take a short dip into the wonders of the past by visiting some of these top 5 ancient cities in the world. …