Sentences with phrase «ancient temple sites»

There you will also see peaceful rice fields and ancient temple sites and amazing tropical gardens.

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«On Easter or Christmas Day, my mother might drag me to church, just as she dragged me to the Buddhist temple, the Chinese New Year celebration, the Shinto shrine, and ancient Hawaiian burial sites.»

Their task was to erect a chain link fence around an ancient heiau [Polynesian temple] site, but enough strange events occurred that the workers walked away, fearful they were disturbing the gods.

In fact, the undeveloped farmland and beauty of the ancient temples along the springs in Perasi's subak are so unusual that in 2012 the United Nations listed it and 20 others as part of Bali's first World Heritage site.

About Site - News about ancient Egypt as well as temple reconstructions and other Egyptian artworks by Mark Millmore.

Ancient Egyptian Pyramids; Giza, the site of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx Most pyramids are located near Cairo, with only one royal pyramid being located south of Cairo, at the Abydos temple complex.

The beautiful state is blessed with beaches, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, UNESCO heritage sites, ancient temples and a lot more of delights for visitors.

Long known as the gathering place for the island's Kahuna Nui, or high priests, Waimea Valley invites visitors to wander among ancient temples, shrines, and burial sites while learning about the earliest Hawaiian traditions.

This is the largest of the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea and when you arrive by boat you will be met with its most famous archaelogical site — the Portara, the doorway to the ancient temple of Apollo built in 522 BC.

Borobudur being an UNESCO site and is an ancient Buddhist temple is on my list.

Tikal's sprawling urban site contains some of the most impressive Mayan palace, temple, and altar structures - many housing the ancient tombs of kings and important political figures of the time, as well as elaborately carved wooden door lintels and stelae (carved stone shafts).

Gunung Kawi (Historical Site) is a name of place located in Tampak Siring District famous with the ancient relics including old temple look like the tombstone (grave), Hindu Temple and an ancient miniature of old Balinese living concept made from the stones.

Enveloped by The Valley of the Temples archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa Athena is situated only 200 meters from the Concordia Temple, an ancient Doric masterpiece and one of the best preserved Greek temples outside of Temples archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa Athena is situated only 200 meters from the Concordia Temple, an ancient Doric masterpiece and one of the best preserved Greek temples outside of temples outside of Greece.

You'll become familiar with the birds of Belize while enjoying a Belize vacation complete with tours of ancient Maya temples and archaeological sites, canoe trips and all the amenities of a Chaa Creek vacation package, including the flexibility to choose additions such as excursions to the Caribbean coast and Belize Great Barrier Reef, (now just a short hop away from the nearby Maya Flats airstrip).

This site features ancient temples that you can climb, strung together... Read More

Continue to Agrigento to explore the «Valley of the Temples», site of the ancient city.

Visitors who download the free app will have access to information about sites found along the byway — think ancient HEIAU (temples), HULIHE`E PALACE, HOLUALOA ROYAL CENTER and the beach where King Kamehameha the Great perfected his surfing skills — as well as photos and data on ocean recreation activities, shoreline access, area accommodations and more.

Virtually unlimited activities and areas of interest including exploring archeological sites and ancient temples, shopping for Indonesian art work, sampling world - class dining, enjoying water sports of all kinds, participating in cultural festivals or simply relaxing under a palm tree

Despite being a small country, Bahrain is renowned for its rich cultural and historical legacy, making it an excellent destination for adventurous travellers keen to explore its ancient burial mounds and other significant archaeological sites, such as the well - preserved ruins of residential houses, temples and cemeteries which date back to the third millennium BC.

[1] Archeological excavations have revealed a number of fine stucco facades on some of the ancient temples of this site.

Spend the afternoon exploring this extraordinary site, where ancient pyramids tower more than 200 feet and thousands of temples, shrines, and plazas are scattered beneath the rain forest canopy.

But also situated inside the city are classic sites such as ancient temples, thriving hawker centers and traditional Malay architecture.

Considered to be the gateway to the Mayan World (El Mundo Maya), the area is home to many Mayan temples and ritual sites where you can learn about the ancient culture.

Visitors who download the free app will have access to information about sites found along the byway — think ancient HEIAU (temples), HULIHE`E PALACE, the HOLUALOA ROYAL CENTER and the beach where King Kamehameha the Great perfected his surfing skills — as well as photos and data on ocean recreation activities, shoreline access, area accommodations and more.

Lamanai Archaeological Site Walking through actual plazas and temples that were once of paramount importance to the ancient civilization, visitors will feel the...

On the Oahu North Shore you'll visit ancient temples, wildlife habitats, surf beaches, archeological sites and traditional villages.

The area is famous for its ancient Buddhist temples and monasteries as well as for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 2 Relax on the Ionian coast or join the optional excursion to Didyma, the temple of Apollo and the site of Miletus where you visit the temple of Athena in Priene and walk the ancient streets (# 80).

It's also got some of the best, biggest and most beautiful ancient sites in the world, from the Parthenon to many temples, stadia, theatres and much more.

This guest exclusive resort delights couples in love with their unique honeymoon vacation packages that feature snorkeling in the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, guided nature tour of Monkey River, excursions to ancient Maya temple sites, beach combing in Belize's most exquisite beaches and much, much more.

Chichén Itzá, since 1988 a World Heritage Site, a temple town in the Yucatan Peninsula with a turbulent history and the appropriate ending to a journey through the ancient culture is because here the phrase had taken place with the importance of the Maya wore off and their civilization ended.

Ubud's wealth of options means you can do something new every day, from cooking or yoga classes to visiting ancient temples and historical sites.

A complex of extraordinary ancient buildings and temples, a UNESCO heritage site and the largest religious monument in world.

Just down the road is the site of ancient Salamis, once a mighty Roman port and now a perfect place for a day out exploring ancient gymnasiums, temples and an irresistible attraction for kids, genuine Roman toilets!

The closest archaeological site to Belize City, this ancient Mayan ceremonial center has 2 main plazas with over 13 excavated temples and residential structures.

Another unique attraction in Belize is the country's plethora of ancient Maya sites, including sacred caves, soaring pyramids, and elaborate temples.

The most impressive of the ancient Mayan sites is composed of 6 major plazas with more than 25 temples and palaces.

Chabil Mar delights couples in love with their unique honeymoon vacation packages that feature snorkeling in the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, guided nature tour of Monkey River, excursions to ancient Maya temple sites, beach combing in Belize's most exquisite beaches and much, much more.

Travel from the lively streets of Bangkok to the ancient ruins of Ayuthaya and hill tribes of Chiang Rai, taking in historic WWII sites, night markets, boat trips and beautiful national parks leaving the best till last - the exotic temples of Angkor Wat.

The idea of site - specific work, manifestly not a dwelling or fortification, is as ancient as any statuary or temple grounds yet discovered.