This megalithic monument is located in the heart of a Neolithic and Bronze Age site near Amesbury, England. Stonehenge consists of a circle of giant standing stones, is one of the most mysterious historical sites in the world, as archaeologists are still trying to figure out the original purpose of the work. It is theorized that this place was used to study the movement of the Sun and Moon or used for religious purposes.
The Colosseum is one of the largest theaters in the world with a capacity of more than 50,000 people. Tourists from all over the world come here to admire the remains of a civilization that once ruled the world. Almost two-thirds of the building has been destroyed, however, this magnificent structure remains one of the most famous and worth visiting Roman landmarks.
The list of the most famous historical monuments in the world would not be complete without mentioning the pyramids of Giza. The complex has 6 large pyramids, several cemeteries, settlements and a palace complex that includes large Sphinxes. The pharaohs believed that they would become gods in the afterlife. So they stored a lot of wealth in the pyramids. However, even if these pyramids have lost their treasures, this place still attracts visitors with its massive and magnificent beauty.
Chichén Itzá was one of the most important Maya cities in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, flourishing from 400 until the 1400s. Due to the wide variety of Mesoamerican (Pre-Columbian) architectural styles found, It is said to have the most diverse population in the Maya world. The Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors, and El Castillo are some of the most striking structures here.
A volcanic island with undulating hills and lush palm forests, Easter Island is famous for its hundreds of monolithic statues known as Moai. The prehistoric people of the Rapa Nui civilization carved these massive statues hundreds of years ago in memory of their ancestors. Because the Moai statues are made of stone blocks nearly 4 meters high and weigh 14 tons, no one knows how they were moved to the island.