https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h Social Studies en-us 2022-05-17 20:43:25 UTC 2026-01-21 09:21:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2H87P03/gumusler-monastery-and-underground-cave-city-in-nigde-turkey-unesco-world-heritage-site-in-central-anatolia-cappadocia-region-2H87P03.jpg dlainez3 https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188309582 Built in lush, mountainous terrain high above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu lies in one of the most stunning settings of any archeological site in the world. This ancient city of Incas cascades down steep walls on each side of the mountain, with terraced steps that disappear over cliff edges into the valley below. These incredible ruins have been restored and are well maintained, giving visitors a good indication of what the city might have looked like when it was occupied during the 15th and 16th centuries.]]> 2022-05-17 20:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188309582 dlainez3 https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188311703 One of the most iconic sites in the world, the Pyramids of Giza, just outside Cairo, are a surreal sight rising from the barren desert landscape. Standing guard nearby, and almost as impressive, is the Sphinx, gazing blankly out over the land.

The pyramids were built as tombs for the Pharaohs, the largest of which was constructed between 2560 and 2540 BC. To put their age in perspective, they were already more than 2,600 years old when the Colosseum in Rome was being built. Today, these giant monuments are the sole surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

For a memorable experience, take a sunset camel ride in front of the pyramids, one of the top things to do in Egypt. Also, be sure to follow the inner tunnels in the Pyramid of Chephren or the Pyramid of Cheops to the burial chamber deep inside.

]]> 2022-05-17 20:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188311703 dlainez3 https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188312808 Thousands of ancient temples and stupas stretch endlessly across the landscape at Bagan, where the silhouette of the temple spires against the sky in the early morning or late day is a magical sight. The area is known for having the largest concentration of Buddhist temples in the world, many of which were built in the 1000s and 1100s, when it was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom.]]> 2022-05-17 20:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188312808 dlainez3 https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188313889 In a unique jungle setting, not far from the city of Siem Reap, Angkor Wat is known for being the world's largest religious monument, but it is more than sheer size that makes the Angkor complex so interesting. The site was built by the Khmers in the 12th century, and the architecture is nothing less than stunning.

The site has an intriguing mix of excavated and unexcavated temples in varying shapes, sizes, and states of decay, with some buildings taking on a mystical appearance as they're swallowed up by trees and roots. Huge stone carved faces peer out in all directions. Extensive and intricate bas-reliefs line the walls and doorways. Crumbling passageways and steep stone stairs call out for exploration.

]]> 2022-05-17 20:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188313889 dlainez3 https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188314814 Stretching almost 6,000 kilometers as it snakes its way through forests and mountains, the Great Wall of China is one of those undeniable bucket list sites that have long inspired great adventures. This massive wall, connecting battlements and watchtowers, was built over the centuries, with the oldest sections dating back to the 7th century BC.]]> 2022-05-17 20:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dlainez3/rktwb6fcsxtzi74h/wish/2188314814