Sentences with phrase «great ancient city»

Today, this great ancient city is in ruins, and only a few monuments and the majestic city walls survived.

The great ancient cities of modern - day Belize, Guatemala and Honduras began their demise.

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Damascus, a great trading center on the western border of the Fertile Crescent, is a very ancient city — perhaps the oldest anywhere in the world which still exists — while Antioch is famous for the fact that here the followers of Christ were first called Christians.

Alexanders followers created the Egyptian city of Alexandria where the greatest repository of ancient knowledge was stored in its libraries, from books from all over the world.

Up and down its narrow valleys and across its great plain went the pomp and panoply of the ancient world, and its more commonplace traffic as well: rich argosies from far Babylon, carrying the wares down to Egypt; royal messengers of the great kings who ruled in Persepolis, bearing decrees for the officer in charge at the frontier station of Assouan; plenipotentiaries of Hatti and of Egypt, seeking a modus vivendi in the political stresses of the thirteenth century; conquerors with their chariots and footmen and their tale of atrocities behind and yet before; wandering bands of foot - loose adventurers, seeking a good land where they might strike roots into the soil - all these and hosts of others were led among the Palestinian hills where went the great trunk roads of the ancient world, camped in the plains, bartered in the little cities, or stayed to lay permanent claim to some hit of the land.

Of great interest to some historians is the fact that the ancient Sumerians, at their temple in the city of Eridu, worshipped the water god Ea.

Before proceeding to the weighing of the heart, however, the soul must appear in a great judgment hall in which are seated forty - two gods, each representing one of the ancient city states of which Egypt was compounded.

This will be a great opportunity to watch some Serie A football and there are not many better settings than the Stadio Olimpico in the magical city of ancient Rome.

According to him, «It gives me even greater pleasure that the throne of Ooni as an institution has assembled a panoply of eminent personalities from all over the world to the ancient city of Ile - Ife, nay our state.

Aregbesola who described the throne of Ooni as institution that has successfully assembled a panoply of eminent personalities from all over the world to the ancient city of Ile - Ife, in Osun State expressed greater pleasure in the fact that the ancient town has tremendously lived up to the legend of the spot where creation began.

The ancient Maya who built the great cities of Tikal, Palenque and Calakmul used the region's trees for building material and fuel wood.

The Lost World of Old Europe: The Danube Valley, 5000 — 3500 B.C. Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, NYU, New York City Millennia before the great pyramids of Giza were built, elaborately painted female figurines and costumes gleaming with copper and gold were being created by the artisans of Old Europe, who thrived around 4500 B.C..

Of predictable discoveries, one can forecast several: another great Ice Age painted cave like Lascaux or Chauvet; a rich Egyptian burial, perhaps as fine as Tutankhamen's; an ancient city buried under sediment in the valley of one of the great west Asian rivers; and a rich cache under the heart of a great Mesoamerican city.

Located on the edge of the Aegean Sea, the ancient city of Argilos was the first Greek colony established in this area around the great Strymon River.

Cycling, one of the best and most affordable ways to take you from one location to another, simultaneously offers a great low - impact workout while also providing an intimate view of the city as you pedal past ancient temples, bamboo forests, and impressive shrines.

Far from just being the ancient capital of England, you will find a hidden side to London that takes in a truly romantic soul within a world of music, art, and natural beauty in the form of the city's many parks, green spaces, and of course the majesty of the River Thames itself, long the life line of a thriving former empire, and now the backdrop to a very modern hub of commerce, arts, and industry, not to mention a great background for a truly breath taking date.

Edinburgh is a city of ancient culture and great natural beauty.

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Organised school trip to Krakow can be a great way to allow students to delve into the recent and ancient history of one of Poland's most beautiful cities.

In this sequel we find Semerket in Babylon, oldest and greatest city of the ancient world.

Mexico City is a great starting point, offering up a wild mixture of ancient ruins, cool fusion restaurants, bars and clubs, museums, galleries, and shopping.

Travel through the mountainous kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, trek the wilderness areas of Chimanimani, explore the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe, visit private game reserves and what better way to finish the trip than the adventure and adrenaline mecca of Victoria Falls.

Indeed, the trouble with modern travel writing is not simply the result of lazy writers, compromised editors and dastardly corporations: It is the cold demographic spawn of magazine consumers, who — in greater numbers than not — happily buy into the illusion of «on - time departures, courteous flunkies, sugar - white beaches, fascinating cities, charming locals, first - class hotels, golden days, purple nights, and «an exotic blend of the ancient and the modern.

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Embarking on original paths used by the Inca, the Inca Trail leads from the ancient city of Cusco to the great Machu Picchu.

Officially known as Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya (Great Sacred City of Ayutthaya), the founders borrowed the name of an ancient Indian city that was home to King Rama in the Ramayana eCity of Ayutthaya), the founders borrowed the name of an ancient Indian city that was home to King Rama in the Ramayana ecity that was home to King Rama in the Ramayana epic.

A fascinating trip exploring three of Central Asia's most important and legendary cities putting into perspective Uzbekistan's role in the ancient Silk Route and later, the Great Game.

Visit the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, See thousands of Buddha statues at the Yungang Grottoes, Enjoy an included calligraphy class, Explore the ancient city of PinCity and the Great Wall, See thousands of Buddha statues at the Yungang Grottoes, Enjoy an included calligraphy class, Explore the ancient city of Pincity of Pingyao

Visit Rome's Colosseum, the Rose City of Petra, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu and Christ the Redeemer in Rio plus the Pyramids of Giza, the sole - surviving ancient wonder.

London, Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake District, Gretna Green, Edinburgh — from great cities to ancient history, our expert tour guides will make sure you don't miss a thing.

The Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors are among the most famous, but ancient temples, towns and treasures awaiting discovery throughout this country.

South Australia features a mix of amazing landscapes from the beautiful beaches of Glenelg just 25 minutes on the tram from the centre of Adelaide, the picturesque Adelaide Hills just 30 minutes from Adelaide City, rugged coastline of the Great Australian Bite where you can see the majestic Southern Right Whales, the unique beauty and pristine wildlife sanctuary of Kangaroo Island, Australia's iconic Murray River, the ancient and seemingly empty South Australian desert outback and the Flinders Ranges to the world famous Wine region of the Barossa Valley.

The two site guards were waiting back by the gate, idly chopping at weeds with machetes, and for a moment I had Calakmul, the greatest of all ancient Mayan cities, to myself.

Prepare for epic mountain ranges, great plains, enchanting national parks, ancient ruins, lively cities, and lavish ski resorts: Colorado will knock your socks off

Pass through spectacular desert scenery, experience 5,000 year old archaeological digs, and witness the ancient world on a camel caravan to the great garden city of Al Ain.

The Eternal City is a great choice for a stopover with its ancient Roman architecture including the famous Colosseum.

Spot the elusive tiger on a thrilling game drive in one of Africa's vast national parks, enjoy exciting excursions to the extraordinary Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors in China, or explore Japan's magnificent capital, Tokyo, where flashing neon lights and skyscrapers sit alongside stunning shrines and ancient temples.

Ephesus If you're not daunted by the prospect of flying to and from Ephesus in one day, a day trip from Istanbul is a great way to see the ancient city.

Nestled atop the highest point of the ancient port city of Galle sits this attractive boutique hotel with great views, pool, restaurants, bar, spa and WiFi (chargeable).

With its extensive Inca ruins that reflect the great skill in stonework, engineering and architecture that this mighty empire once displayed, the city acts as a gateway to ancient Andean culture and as you can imagine, this makes for some great day trips from Cusco.

Later, return to the city for a guided tour, taking in a wealth of ancient sites - from the imposing city walls, to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque.

This voyage brings us to some of the most famous classical cities starting from Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, birthplace of Herodotus and site of the siege battle between Alexander the Great and the Achaemenid Persian Empire.

Chichen Itza, Mexico — Mayan City Christ Redeemer, Brazil — Large Statue The Great Wall, China Machu Picchu, Peru Petra, Jordan — Ancient City The Roman Colosseum, Italy The Taj Mahal, India

The capital, Vientiane, is a languid riverside city with great museums and cafes that can be explored on elephant - back, while the World Heritage listed former royal capital of Luang Prabang is a beautiful place of saffron - robed Buddhist monks, ancient monasteries and 32 temples.

Discover Cuzco the ancient capital city of the great Incas Empire where only nobles and privileged people had their residence.

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Wander through the streets of an ancient great city, marvel at the dragons that dwell around the high mountains, contemplate on your crafting within a mythical monastery, or just enjoy the view as you walk through fields and discover how mobs would look in ancient China.

Wander through the streets of an ancient great city, marvel at the dragons that dwell around the high mountains, contemplate your crafting within a mythical monastery and just enjoy the view as you walk through fields and discover how mobs would look in ancient China.

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