Sentences with phrase «preserved ancient sites»

Sri Lanka is an island of tremendous variety in terms of flora, fauna and topography, with a fascinating history and well - preserved ancient sites.

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I highly recommend Chichen Itza and Tulum — two ancient sites beautifully preserved from a thousand years ago.

Ancient monuments and archaeological sites are perfectly preserved; the museums are bursting with the genius of Italy's finest sons: Raffaello, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Canova; contemporary architects are still inspired by ancient buildings and squares (piAncient monuments and archaeological sites are perfectly preserved; the museums are bursting with the genius of Italy's finest sons: Raffaello, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Canova; contemporary architects are still inspired by ancient buildings and squares (piancient buildings and squares (piazzas).

Veeramah is quick to point out Larson's analysis hinged largely on the genome of one ancient pooch, extracted from a 5,000 - year - old fossilized ear bone preserved at a Neolithic site in Ireland called Newgrange.

One «must» for all four ExoMars sites was clay: fine - grained sediment that, on Earth, is deposited by water and is excellent at preserving the remains of ancient organisms.

The six sites removed from review are Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho, Hanford Reach National Monument in Washington state, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado, Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in Montana, Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument in Arizona and Sand to Snow National Monument in California.

While the relatively cool conditions at many European sites have helped preserve the DNA of ancient skeletons, researchers had not succeeded in sequencing DNA from the many skeletons found at very early Middle Eastern sites, due to their very hot and dry environments.

The crayon was found near Lake Flixton, an ancient lake that has been in - filled with peat helping preserve Great Britain's most important Mesolithic site, Star Carr.

Remarkably, investigations of highly preserved human coprolites (ancient stool samples retrieved from archeological sites) have demonstrated that their overall microbiome more closely resembles that of modern humans living in traditional rural settlements than that of the contemporary urban dweller [117].

Frozen in time by the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius, it is one of the best preserved ancient Roman sites.

Visit ancient sacred sites known as holy wells with a medievalist historian who worked on a National Geographic - sponsored project to preserve them.

Baku's ancient history is well preserved in the walled old city now a World Heritage site.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an educational gem, with newly built walkways allowing visitors to wander through the incredibly well - preserved ruins, and informative signs explaining megalithic building methods and other fascinating titbits about the ancient Gozitans who once lived here.

Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history when we stop at Pont Du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st century; visit the amphitheater in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome, Then, moving on to the Middle Ages, visit Rocamadour, a town perched high on a cliff; walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune's Hôtel - Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years» War left many of the town's population destitute..

Built on the site of the historic Rancho San Marcos, circa 1804, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed gem gracefully saddles the natural topography meandering amidst a plethora of ancient oaks, and preserved traces of 19th century adobe structures and the rugged San Marcos Stagecoach trail.

The museum preserves, maintains, and interprets the artifacts in situ of the Neolithic habitation site of ancient Filipinos and houses the ethnographic and natural history objects of the province.

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 Greece.

Inland, an unspoiled rainforest, rivers, cave systems, Ancient Mayan archaeological sites and the world's only jaguar preserve are just a few of the exciting attractions that await you.

These proud monuments of Cambodian culture are internationally - acclaimed sites of religious and cultural importance, and superb examples of preserved ancient architecture.

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.

Many historical sites and preserved parks are nearby, including waterfalls, the Wailua River, Fern Grotto, and an ancient Hawaiian village.

In addition to the offshore attractions, these small beach towns also provide easy access to ancient Mayan sites, national parks, and wildlife preserves.

There are lots of wonderful day trips from Kolymbia, such as the ancient town of Lindos, with its clifftop acropolis, or Rhodes Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its perfectly preserved historic centre.

Vesuvio's eruption in 79AD preserved both Pompeii and Herculaneum in contrasting ways, offering a unique insight into the Roman way of life and enhancing one's appreciation of Roman sites throughout the ancient world.

«Tulum» meaning «Wall» in Maya, is one of the very few ancients ever built and one of the best preserved coastal Maya sites.

Jordan is a journey through religious and ancient history: from Mount Nebo, burial site of Moses, from where he viewed the «Promised Land» to Bethany, baptism site of Jesus on the river Jordan; from Madaba's mosaic map of ancient Palestine to Jerash, best preserved Roman city of the Decapolis and known as «Pompeii of the East»; from the evocative Desert Castles of the Umayyad caliphs, used as a refuge by T.E. Lawrence to the Crusader castle of Kerak on the King's Highway.

Throughout its thousand - year history, Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural works as well as countless fascinating sites and attractions.

It is an expansive ruins site with a variety of well - preserved and maintained ancient structures to explore.

Whether you want to relax and enjoy the tranquility of cave tubing or exploring the underground passages of Barton Creek Cave or see beautifully - preserved ancient Maya sites like El Pilar, Caracol, and Cahal Pech, there's something for everyone in Belize.

Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997, and has a history going back more than 800 years.