Sentences with phrase «important ancient cities»

To the south of Kolmybia is Lindos, now a popular resort, but originally the site of one of the most important ancient cities on Rhodes.

Chichen Itza is considered to be the most important ancient city of the Mayan Culture and has the most amazing examples of architecture in Mayan society.

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The extremists continued their campaign in August with the destruction of important sites in the ancient desert oasis city of Palmyra, another World Heritage site.

«All the important things that our societies do were invented then,» says Günter Dreyer who, until recently, was the director of the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo, and has led excavations at Abydos, one of ancient Egypt's oldest cities, for more than 30 years.

An important trade center, Coba was the hub for a series of ancient white limestone roads (called sacbe) that radiate out from the city, like spokes on a wheel.

As the capital of the Sinhalese people for 1,300 years beginning in 400 B.C., the ancient city is one of the most important sites in Sri Lanka.

And even though most people are not particularly familiar with the city's ancient history there is a general agreement that the Western Wall and the Temple Mount are important sacred sites for both Jews and Muslims.

Imperial Cusco Hotel is a first class hotel is located in the historic center of the city of Cusco the ancient capital of the Inca empire, three blocks from the Plaza de Armas, Cuzco's central plaza, where we find the cathedral and most important museums.

The ancient city functioned as an important locale and urban powerhouse for over 400 years (from 750 to 1200 AD).

San Francisco Plaza Hotel is a first class hotel is located in the historic center of the city of Cusco the ancient capital of the Inca empire, three blocks from the Plaza de Armas, Cuzco's central plaza, where they are located the cathedral and most important museums.Located one block from the charming Plaza San Pedro, where the traditional San Pedro Mercado designed by Eiffel, the Church of San Pedro and the train station to Machu Picchu.

Altun Ha Most extensively excavated of all the Mayan centres in the country, Altun Ha, just 30 miles from Belize City, is an important ceremonial centre of the ancient Maya.

Discover one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, one of the most important cities of the ancient Mayan civilization located in the heart of Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

Head a little away from the town, and you'll find an ancient Mayan city that once acted as an important port.

This ancient Mayan city is one of the more important in the area.

Archaeologist believe that Santa Rita is almost certainly the ancient city of Chetumal and was occupied from 2000 BC to 1530 AD, with its primary importance in the Late Post Classic Period from 1350 - 1530 when it was an important center for the trade of honey, vanilla, cacao and anchiote to the northern Yucatan and other locations.

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 ancient city of Caunos which has been a part of Turkey since the 10th century BC, the formation of Iztuzu Beach also played a key development of making Kaunos an important sea port.

On this tour, you'll see the city of Ceibal, which served as an important hub for trade among ancient Maya cities.

Admire the stunning Kukulkán pyramid and the most important buildings of the ancient Maya city accompan...

During your 2 - hour tour of this ancient city, listen as your guide explains the archaeological, historical and cultural significance of its most important temples to your group.

A place where I could indulge in these fantasies to my heart's content is the ancient town of Jerash, located approx. 30m north of Amman and considered the most important and best preserved Roman city outside Italy.

We begin our day taking a 30 minutes bus to the Citadel from Aguas Calientes at 4:30 AM Once inside the citadel, your guide will provide a 2 - hour tour - showing you the most important temples within the ancient city.

This majestic ancient city is one of the most important pre-Hispanic settlements of Mayan civilization and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

It was important to Flagler that the exterior appearance of this fortress wouldn't disrupt the majestic atmosphere of the Ancient City.

Centrally located in Oviedo, the NH Principado hotel is within walking distance from the Gothic Cathedral, the Campoamor Theatre, as well as many other interesting cultural sights.Boasting a convenient location, just in front of the Historic Building of the University of Oviedo, this 3 star hotel is the perfect starting point to discover this ancient city and its important monuments, UNESCO World Heritage.On site amenities include airport shuttle service, car rental service, Wireless Internet access throughout the building, meeting rooms equipped with congress and banqueting facilities, medical service, restaurant and coffee bar.

Visit two of the most important ancient Mayan cities on this private tour.

But from the late 1860s until the late 1870s, many of his most important paintings represented ancient cities or buildings from his trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

The first ever exhibition in Greece to feature solely New York - based artists, Greek Gotham is the gallery's largest exhibition to date — one of «nearly institutional proportions» as Vranopoulou excitedly exclaimed hours before the opening — and draws playful yet acute associations between two of the most important cultural centres of the Western world — namely, Ancient Greece and present - day New York City.

To the north of the city lie the ruins of the ancient city Arrajan, built during the Sassanian period, where important remnants from the Elamite era can be found.