Historical Sites

The ruins of Göbekli Tepe are one of the oldest archaeological finds in the world. The structure, which may have been a sanctuary or a temple, is abou… Read the rest

The Pyx Chapel or Pyx Chamber, is the oldest surviving part of Westminster Abbey and dates back to the late 11th century. The chamber dates back to th… Read the rest

Until the recent discovery of the house at the Star Carr archaeological site, the Howick House was believed to be the oldest Mesolithic house in the U… Read the rest

Although it isn’t exactly a building, the London Wall built by the Romans in the late 2nd century or early 3rd century is widely considered to be the… Read the rest

The Temple of Mithras is one of the few remnants leftover from the Roman Empire’s time in the area and is one of the oldest buildings ever discovered… Read the rest

The house found at the Star Carr archaeological site in 2010 is not only the oldest known dwelling in the United Kingdom, but it is most likely the ol… Read the rest

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Egypt: An Egyptian wonder that’s a lot younger than the Pyramids but still quite as impressive.Discovered accidentally in… Read the rest

Carved from the dramatic pink-hued cliffs of a mountainous desert landscape, the ancient city of Petra is Jordan’s leading attraction and one of… Read the rest

Located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, the two massive rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of ancient Egypt&#… Read the rest

Beneath the Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Celio hill in Rome lies one of the city’s most amazing hidden gems, Le Case Romane del Celio. Twen… Read the rest