Historical places of the world

12. Easter Island

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Easter Island is famous for its 887 monumental human statues, called moai, which were created by the early Rapa Nui people. Easter Island is situated in the Pacific Ocean west of Chile, at the southeastern most point of the Polynesian Triangle. The moai’s were created mainly from volcanic ash and basalt. In 1995, UNESCO included the Easter Island in the list of World Heritage Sites.

11. Stonehenge

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Stonehenge is a historical monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is basically a circular setting of large standing stones. Archaeologists believe that it was constructed between  3000BC to 2000 BC. Several research shows that the construction of Stonehenge was completed in several phases.

There are many areas of debate around the prehistoric site, about its creation and its possible uses. Many suggest that there was some kind of supernatural force involve in construction, while many believes that it was used as a cremation ground or some kind of ritual performing ground. The site was added to the UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites in 1986.

10. Tikal

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Tikal is the ruins of the ancient city of Maya Civilization found in rain forests of Guatemala. The site is also best preserved of any Mayan structure. Once, it was also a popular treasure hunter ground. There are many evidences that during the classical period Tikal was a dominant force controlling the most of Mayan politics, economy and military operations. Well, that’s history, but the place offers a lot more than that in term of adventure and excitement.

9. Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu is a Spanish term for old peak. It lies on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley, in the Cusco region, Urubamba, Peru. It is by far the most iconic structure of Inca Civilization. Many archaeologists believe that it was built as an estate for Inca Emperor’ Pachacuti’ during 1438-1472.

Alongside Machu Picchu, there are numerous other sites associated with the Incas, one of them is the Temple of Three Windows, a fascinating place for anyone. It was also named as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.