Introduction

The world is full of historical sites that have played a significant part in the lives of people. From ancient temples to famous landmarks like the Great Wall of China and Machu Picchu, these places are monuments that can help us better understand our past. Here are some popular historical sites around the globe:

Pyramids at Giza

The Pyramids at Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They are located on the west bank of the Nile River in Giza, Egypt. The pyramids were built during the Old Kingdom period (2630-2150 BCE).

The first step to understanding how these incredible structures were built involves looking at some basic geometry and trigonometry.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is a mausoleum in Agra, India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was commissioned in 1632 and completed in 1653. The structure has an onion-shaped dome over the tomb chamber. The marble walls are decorated with radiant carvings of flowers, leaves and birds that flutter across them like butterflies.

Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world

Temple of Artemis

• temple of Artemis was built in the 6th century BC
• Temple of Artemis is a Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis
• Temple of Artemis has been destroyed and rebuilt many times, with its present structure dating back to around the 10th century AD. It is located in present day Turkey

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Amesbury and 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. The stone circle consists of three concentric sets of large stones supporting several trilithons: lintels formed by heavy upright stones placed atop horizontal ones.[1][2]

The site is managed by English Heritage[3] who have issued guidance on how to visit the monument following recent damage caused by weather conditions.[4]

The Roman Colosseum

The Roman Colosseum was built in 70 AD and used for gladiatorial combat, executions, and other public spectacles. It can seat 50,000 people and was used for entertainment and political purposes. The structure still stands today!

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is located in Peru and was built around 1450. It’s considered one of the new seven wonders of the world, and its architecture is incredible. Some historians believe that it was a retreat for Incan king Pachacuti, who ruled between 1336–1471 AD. Others say that it was used as an outpost or temple dedicated to sun worship (the sun god). Whatever its purpose may have been, people have debated over whether this site should be considered part of South America or Central America since it sits on both sides of what would be considered their border today!

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it’s made up of several sections that stretch over 3,000 miles long. It was built to keep out invaders from the north who were trying to make their way into China through what is now Mongolia.

The wall itself varies in style depending on when it was built and where it was being constructed at any given time. Some sections have more than one layer while others are just single layers that overlap each other slightly along their lengths—making them strong but also difficult to defend against attackers who might be able to scale them with relative ease (especially since some parts didn’t have much height).

Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza is an archaeological site located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. It is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico. The ruins are located on a series of small plateaus on top of a large hill that rises above sea level and lies between two cenotes (water wells), which are artificial sinkholes created by ancient Maya builders to collect rain water.

The main pyramid at Chichen Itza is called El Castillo (The Castle) or El Caracol (The Snail). This building was constructed by Kukulkan as his home during his reign as king over this kingdom; he lived here until he died at age 90 years old. He ruled from 1336 AD until 1358 AD when he passed away peacefully after living for decades longer than any other leader before him!

Christ the Redeemer Statue

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Christ the Redeemer is a statue that stands 38 meters tall and weighs 700 tons. It was built to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Brazil’s independence from Portugal.

The statue depicts Jesus holding a cross with one hand and a football with the other hand. The statue was designed by sculptor Oscar Nemon (1886-1958) and completed in 1931.

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is a temple in Cambodia built in the 12th century. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning it’s an important historical site that deserves to be preserved for future generations. The temple was once considered one of the wonders of the world and drew thousands of tourists from all over Asia. Today, it’s still one of Cambodia’s most-visited attractions; however, only about 30 percent of its original buildings remain standing after centuries of neglect and war damage.

Angkor Wat has been called “the greatest architectural achievement” by both UNESCO and Lonely Planet guides since they published their first travel books about this country back in 2001—so if you want something bigger than just seeing one building before heading home again tomorrow morning then go visit!

Historical sites can give people an important glimpse into the past.

Historical sites can give people an important glimpse into the past. They can show us what people did in the past, how they lived, and what life was like for them. They give us a sense of history and make us think about our own future.

The following are some of the most notable historical sites:

Conclusion

There are so many incredible historical sites that can be found throughout the world. Some of these sites have been around for thousands of years, while others only date back a few decades. The different locations and eras all lead to different experiences, but all are still worth exploring!