Sentences with phrase «ancient civilisations such»

The historical legacy of ancient civilisations such as Greeks, Punics, Romans, Byzantines, Visigoths and Moslems make up a marvellous city the old quarter of which was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999.

Central America is also home to an important cultural heritage characterised by ancient civilisations such as the Maya and Pre-Colombian and Afro - Caribbean cultures which travellers can still visit and learn about today.

Not exact matches

Most major ancient urban civilisations, such as Egypt and Mesopotamia, formed around big rivers, so the implications of these findings extend well beyond the Indus.

One of the main tourist destinations on Spain's Costa Blanca, Calpe has been home to many ancient civilisations, which means it has a fascinating history and some remnants of its past, such as its Roman...

One of the main tourist destinations on Spain's Costa Blanca, Calpe has been home to many ancient civilisations, which means it has a fascinating history and some remnants of its past, such as its Roman Baths that you can see today.

But for Maria Brito, the similarities became apparent after her research into the reasons why Classical Greece became such a reference point for Western civilisation: «Ancient Greece was, in many ways, similar to what New York is nowadays: an art - centric place filled with curious thinkers, creative artists, and centres for cultural advancement propelled by a cosmopolitan view of the world.»

Despite the use of industrially manufactured materials, such as synthetic straws, bells, metal rings and turbine vents, the sculptures recall folk handicrafts or ritualistic effigies of ancient civilisations and appear to be part of a remote, yet intimate community.