Unique Places In The World

Izmir, the third-largest city in Turkey, is also one of the oldest towns along the Mediterranean coast. Izmir not only has many fascinating cultural heritage sites, but also a lovely coastal climate, outdoor opportunities, and a distinctive local gastronomy.  All of which are in addition  to the over 8,000 years of ancient history that have been revealed through excavations of archaeological sites and monuments (one of which was even rebuilt by Alexander the Great). Izmir's complex, historical history has been influenced by people from many cultures, including Sephardic Jews, Armenians, Levantine, native Anatolian tribes, Ionians, Romans, Persians, Greeks, Turks, and Ottomans (Europeans of British, Italian, and French descent). Izmir is now viewed as a more tranquil alternative to Istanbul. Its palm-lined avenues and promenade give off an atmosphere that is a cross between Los Angeles and a Western European metropolis. Nowadays, those looking to get away from the rush and bust...

Concealed in the rough wide open northwest of Cuzco, Peru, Machu Picchu is accepted to have been an imperial bequest or consecrated strict site for Inca pioneers, whose human progress was practically cleared out by Spanish intruders in the sixteenth century. For many years, until the American archeologist Hiram Bingham coincidentally found it in 1911, the neglected stronghold's presence was a mystery known uniquely to workers living in the district. The site extends over a great 5-mile distance, including exceeding 3,000 stone advances that connection is a wide range of levels. Today, countless individuals tramp through Machu Picchu consistently, overcoming groups and avalanches to see the sun set over its transcending stone landmarks and wonder about the baffling quality of one of the world's most well known artificial miracles. Machu Picchu's Inca Past Students of history accept Machu Picchu was worked at the tallness of the Inca Empire, which overwhelmed western South A...

  Capital of Uzbekistan and Tashkent Province.  According to official figures from 2006, the city has a population of 3.1 million and, according to unofficial figures, more than 4 million. In the Middle East , the city was known as Chachkand, which later became Chachkand or Chashkand and then Tashkent. In Turkish, tash means stone while kent is used for the city (such as Samarkand, Yarkand, Panji Qand, etc.). This change of name took place after the 16th century. The spelling of the current name Tashkent reflects Russian influences.   History Tashkent became known as an oasis beneath Mount Golistan on the banks of the churchuk River. In ancient times, the region was the summer capital of the Kwangju Union. The Emirate of Chich, whose main town was built in the shape of a square fortress between the 5th and 3rd centuries AD, was located 8 km north of the Sir River. In the 7th century AD, Chich had 30 towns and a network of more than 50 canals. Due to which it became a tra...

The Lost Civilization of Mohenjo-Daro: A Glimpse into the Indus Valley Civilization Mohenjo-Daro, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, lies in the Sindh province of modern-day Pakistan. Dating back to around 2500 BCE, it was a thriving urban center of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), which spanned present-day Pakistan, northwest India, and eastern Afghanistan. The discovery of Mohenjo-Daro has not only provided invaluable insights into early urban planning and architecture but also highlights the cultural, economic, and social intricacies of one of humanity's earliest civilizations.  Discovery of Mohenjo-Daro The site was first discovered in the 1920s by British archaeologist Sir John Marshall, who identified it as one of the main cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. The name "Mohenjo-Daro" translates to "Mound of the Dead" in Sindhi, reflecting the site's ancient significance. Subsequent excavations revealed a well-planned ...