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Explore the Ancient World

Discover 25+ ancient sites across every continent β€” complete travel guides, history, and curated tours for the curious explorer.

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From the temples of Asia to the ruins of Rome β€” every region has stories to tell.

Hand-picked ancient sites worth adding to any history lover's bucket list.

The Acropolis of Athens, Greece
Greece Ancient Greece

The Complete Acropolis Athens Travel Guide: Temples, Tickets & Pro Ti

Plan the perfect visit to the Acropolis of Athens with our 2026 guide. Discover the Parthenon, best ticket strategies, entrance tips, and how to pair your visit with the Acropolis Museum.

Angkor Wat at dawn, Cambodia
Cambodia Khmer

Angkor Wat Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You

Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, spans over 400 acres in the heart of Cambodia. This comprehensive guide covers everything from sunrise strategies and ticket logistics to temple circuits and cultural etiquette.

Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, Lebanon
Lebanon Roman / Phoenician

Baalbek: Rome's Mightiest Temple Complex in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley

Explore Baalbek's colossal Roman temples, including the best-preserved Temple of Bacchus. Discover the mystery of the 1,000-ton stones and the Baalbek International Festival.

Temples of Bagan, Myanmar at golden hour
Myanmar Pagan Kingdom (Burmese)

Bagan: 2,000 Temples Rising from the Myanmar Plains

Explore Bagan, Myanmar's ancient temple city with over 2,000 surviving pagodas scattered across the central plains. Experience sunrise hot air balloon rides, e-bike temple hopping, and Southeast Asia's most romantic archaeological landscape.

Borobudur temple, Java, Indonesia
Indonesia Sailendra Dynasty (Buddhist)

Borobudur Temple, Indonesia: The Sacred Mountain of a Thousand Statue

Discover Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple and Indonesia's most visited attraction. Complete guide to sunrise tours, relief panel symbolism, and the spiritual journey through Java's UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece.

El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico
Mexico Maya

Chichen Itza Travel Guide 2026: Maya Secrets, Sacred Cenotes & Planni

Chichen Itza stands as the most visited ancient site in Mexico, showcasing the architectural genius and astronomical precision of the Maya civilization. This comprehensive guide covers everything from logistics and weather planning to the mysteries of the Great Ball Court and sacred cenote.

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