History and Heritage

Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire from its founding in 27 BC until its fall in 476 AD.

Machu Picchu is an ancient city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century and abandoned a century later.

The Arc de Triomphe was built to commemorate the victories of the French army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia, built in the 12th century as the state temple of the Khmer Empire.

The Giza Necropolis is an archaeological site on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, famous for its ancient pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Athens is the capital of Greece and is known for its ancient ruins, including the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

The Khajuraho Temples are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India, known for their intricate carvings and sculptures.

Chichén Itzá is an ancient Mayan city in Mexico, known for its impressive ruins, including the Temple of Kukulcan, also known as El Castillo.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower in Pisa, Italy, known for its noticeable tilt.

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan, famous for its well-preserved ruins, including the Treasury, a monumental building carved into a rock face.

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China.

Istanbul is a city in Turkey, known for its impressive ruins, including the Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine church and later a mosque.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.

Cusco is a city in Peru, known for its impressive ruins, including the Sacred Valley, a region with numerous archaeological sites.

The Sun Temple is a Hindu temple in Odisha, India, known for its intricate carvings and sculptures.