World's most beautiful ancient wonders that will leave you awed

There are a number of structures across the world that have stood the test of time, and have witnessed the fiercest of wars, civilisation changes, and so much more. Witness to it all, these ancient sites around the world deserve a spot in your travel wishlist.

If you are confused and don’t know where to start, here are some of the must-visits.

It’s one of the world’s largest religious complexes, and is also one of the most visited pilgrimage sites. If reports are to go by, this place is also one of the highlights of Cambodia that attracts more than 50% international tourists every year.

The highlight of this structure is that it’s the only surviving structure out of all the ancient wonders of the world. Built and commissioned by the Pharaoh Khufu, this grand structure is also one of the oldest buildings that still stand tall and has survived the test of time. still surviving. When it was built, it towered nearly 80 ft high, and remained the world's tallest building for four millennia then.

Situated at a height of 7972 ft above the sea level, this beautiful structure amid the Peruvian tropical forest is a sight to behold. It’s a relic of the architectural achievements of the Inca Empire. As per the reports, it was discovered in 1911, and this UNESCO World Heritage site is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

This majestic structure has been and will always remain one of the world’s most monumental and grandest construction projects. As per the reports, the wall has military fortifications that were built between the third century BCE and the seventeenth century CE to protect the northern border of China, and the total length of the wall is estimated to be more than 13,000 miles.

The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater that the Roman Empire ever constructed. As per the reports, the structure was built in Rome to hold spectacles that were not only grand, but were also bloody, and included wild animal hunting, gladiator fights, and even naval battles.

This Nabataean caravan-city is situated between the Dead Sea and Red Sea, and served as an important crossroads between Egypt, Arabia, and Syria-Phoenicia. It’s still half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is beautifully surrounded by mountains that feature gorges and passages. Famed as one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, this place should definitely be visited at least once in a lifetime.

The grand structure has been a part of tumultuous history since its construction in the fourth century. As per the records, this structure was built to be the Christian basilica for Constantinople, which then became a mosque, and later turned into a secular museum in 1934.

This beautiful place was a former residence of the royals, who used to stay here during their visit to Paris. If reports are to go by, its construction has spanned across 800 years, thereby sealing its significant place in the pages of history. Known for the pretty Louvre Pyramid, this structure is made of glass, and also features the Louvre Museum.