SANORTINI,GREECE:                                                                                                                                                              Sanortini is one of  the most fascinating and magical place.It is one of the Cycladic Islands created by the eruption of the volcano.Houses and residencies are scattered around the island as a series of small villages.The island consists of volcanic landscape,dazzling white houses,gray and red beaches and stunning sunsets.Sanortini is fairly called magical,spellbound and astonishing.

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA:                                                                                                                                                   The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world,listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987.It is the first structure ever made by man which is even visible from space.This makes it a must see place.It stretches approximately 5500 miles from east to west of China.It is one of the most appealing attraction around the world due to its historical significance and architecture.

PETRA,JORDAN:                                                                                                                                                                       It is one of the most valuable treasure of Jordan and the most visited tourist attraction.It is a vast city carved in a rock by Nabataeans,an industrious Arab people who settled here 2000 years ago making it the junction of silk,spice and trade routes that linked China,India and southern Arabia with Egypt,Syria,Greece and Rome.This place  is a must see.

THE PYRAMID AND THE SPHINX,EGYPT:                                                                                                                                  This place is a must visit.It is one of the seven wonders of the world,The Great Pyramid of Giza.It consists of three main pyramids The Great Pyramid of Khufu,The Pyramid of Kafhre and The Smaller Pyramid of Menkaura.Each pyramid serves as a tomb to a different King of Egypt.Sphinx lies infront of these pyramids.This enormous cat-like structure moulded from a single stone mesmerizes a million tourists.

STONEHENGE,ENGLAND:                                                                                                                                                        Stonehenge is a well known stone built monument located in Salisbury plane.It is considered to be the one of the most archaeologically rich site of Europe.The early work in Stonehenge began in 3000 BC and it was completed in 1600 BC.A hill fort built infront of it provides evidence that the area was settled by Romans.The reason behind its structure remains a mystery.

VENICE,ITALY:                                                                                                                                                                       Venice is truly an incredible and a must visit place.The city is built over 100 small islands.Here the means of transportation are boats.This city is a very big industrial centre due to its easy access to sea trade routes.Experiencing Venice is a truly unique experience which makes everybody spellbound.

LOCH NESS,SCOTLAND:                                                                                                                                                        Loch Ness is the largest of the tree lochs located in Great Glen which divides the North of Scotland along a line from Fort William to Iverness.This loch is large by being 23 miles long and a mile in width and 600 ft in depth.It contains  over 2 cubic miles of fresh water.It is the home of the famous monster of lore.

MORAINE LAKE,CANADA:                                                                                                                                                     Moraine lake is located in Banff National Park,14 kilometers outside the village of Lake Louise,Alberta,Canada.It consists of a large number of glaciers.When the lake is full it reflects a shade of blue.This is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake. 

TAJ MAHAL,INDIA:                                                                                                                                                              It is a huge mausoleum built in the 1600’s when no one had the tiniest inkling to build such a huge monument. The large white dome is a world renowned landmark.Many people have tried to replicate but failed to do so.With calligraphy marked on the sides and many other embellishments that were handcrafted are considered impressive even today.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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Back in the 1920’s skeletal remains were found and removed from Stonehenge by archaeologists. Having been subject to various scientific tests, these were once more laid to rest in the 1930’s. Then in August 2008 the remains were disturbed once again. This time the reason was because scientific archaeology had advanced sufficiently in the intervening years to warrant a thorough re-examination of the bones.  Having studied the remains, they were to be reburied after a two year period; sadly four years on they remain sitting on a shelf in a Sheffield university storeroom.  The reason is quite simple, The University wishes to keep the remains for future analyse, because, they argue, new technological advances may produce more discoveries.

The Pagan community and Druids in particular argue that these human remains, known as The Guardians, are in fact ancestors and as such should be shown the respect due to them and laid to rest, where they were originally found. There is nothing wrong with wishing to better understand the past and using science as a means is a valid one, but there is no excuse for such a wanton lack of respect for the feelings of those who consider these bones to be sacred. How many years does it take before it is permissible to display a dead body for all to see? Museums think nothing of displaying corpses for all to see, many of which have been removed from their final resting places in other countries such as Egypt. In the case of the Egyptians, the Egyptologists know that their actions go against the wishes of the ancient people, whose tombs they violate without a second thought. Hypocritically, they are the first to complain about tomb robbers, who have often beaten them to the prize.  

There is an absurd double standard used when people complain about so called old bones and it is at the heart of the Stonehenge controversy. It is viewed by most people as perfectly normal and the right thing to do, to dig up and examine and even keep if it is so wished, the remains of the long dead. As long as they have been dead long enough. The question is how long, is long enough? It appears to be safe if the years can be counted in the thousands, then we’re simply talking about old bones. However disturb the graves at your local cemetery and before the week is out, you will have the local populous in an uproar. Why is this? Is it because once we lose touch with an age, it becomes something different and unknown to us? If this is the argument, it is not a very strong one. The Pagan community is perhaps a small one in the scheme of things, but we do have our own viewpoints, thoughts, ideas and beliefs and to ignore these, is to ride roughshod over our rights as individuals living in a modern democratic society.

The real argument here is one of human decency. It doesn’t matter whether people consider the Pagans have a valid reason for complaint, or even if science should look to preserving the knowledge for future generations. What the argument is in reality is one of human decency and dignity. Would we, any of us, want to imagine our relatives, no matter how remote, ending their days inside a box on a university shelf? And this with no regard for the wishes of their families or their communities. For we must remember that they did not place their own bones into the ground, but were cremated and interred within what was viewed as and still is by some, a Holy place. Stonehenge is looked, treated and respected as one, if not the first great temple of England.

If Stonehenge were a Christian burial ground the matter would have been dealt with swiftly and with respect.  You would not have been asked by a clergyman in robes to sign his petition to get back the Christian remains. No he would have complained to his bishop and it being still considered a Christian country, things would have been settled very quickly and in a very respectful and good Christian fashion.  But go to Stonehenge and you will be greeted by a robed Druid who will ask you to sign his petition for the return of ‘The ancestor’s bones’. He will be very polite and if you have the time, will explain his feelings and beliefs to you and how he has no higher Holy office to appeal to, but must instead stand out in all weather in an attempt to bring justice to those whose remains, remain otherwise forgotten. His name is a familiar one when it comes to defending the truth, King Arthur Pendragon , who together with his Druid Order ,The Loyal Arthurian Warband have made it their duty to stand up for those without voices. Modern day knights of justice going to war in peaceful protest and in doing so earning the respect of those coming into contact with them. Those who stop and sign the petition are not all Pagans as you might expect, but represent all faiths and many different peoples from around the world. All united in a wish for justice and human decency.  And at the picket there is not so much a ‘them and us’ confrontational feel, but instead a blurring of battle lines and a measure of respect for the fight of those who believe in fighting for what is right, no matter how long it takes.

National Geographic recently released a few more photos of “lost city” on its Web site. The following cities are:

1. Petra, Jordan
 
This palace is carved in a stone hill. It is estimated that humans inhabit Petra since the 2nd century AD. In this National Geographic photo, the building known as the El-Deir. Archaeologists concluded that this building was formerly a temple of worship, before it turned into a church or monastery.

2. Machu Picchu, Peru
 
A city on the mountain. His discovery of the horrendous world of archeology. Though he was only discovered 100 years ago. Until now, archaeologists are still not sure what function this city Macchu Picchu. Because the Inca Indians who built it did not have a culture of writing and there is no written remnants.

3. Palenque, Mexico
 
This is the major city of the first Mayan Indians. Located in the middle of dense forest in southeastern Mexico. Bordered by Guatemala. It is estimated that the Mayan Palenque was inhabited since 3000 years ago. Throughout its history, the Maya and then build other large cities such as Tikal a cosmopolitan city category in his time.

4. Troy, Turkey
 
One of the most famous ancient city in history. City of Troy shrouded in mystery, legend, and intrigue. Moreover, he appears in the story of the Iliad by the Greek poet, Homer. The remains of Troy was found in northwest Turkey in the 19th century by German archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann. He dug in Hisarlik city, even find Troy. The site of Troy was not a single site. The city is built on top of another city.Noted there are nine different cities within a single site that have been aged about 5000 years.

5. Mohenjo Daro, Pakistan
 
One of the oldest cities in Asia and the world. Mohenjo Daro develop due to the Indus River flows through. It was discovered in 1921. Twin brother of this city, which is also old, is Harappa. Age city is estimated at 4,500 years. He traded with other ancient city, Mesopotamia.

6. Palmyra, Syriac
 
The city is known also as the name of Tadmor. The city is still held an important role until the 19th century. The traders since 300 AD was to Palmyra stopped to rest before continuing the journey to Mesopotamia and Persia. The strategic location makes this city the Romans invaded in early AD.

7. Tanis, Egypt
 
City of Tanis including one of the most mysterious cities in the world. He had been the capital of ancient Egypt. In this city one of the stormiest archaeological findings are, ie Egyptian mummies of the royal family. These findings parallel the findings valuable as Tutankhamun’s mummy.

8. Great Enclosure, Zimbabwe
 
Cities in Africa is often referred to as one of the city that appears in various scriptures. Place Queen of Sheba. Archaeologists are still not able to infer the extent to which the role and function of this abandoned city. Evidence while generating the city was built by the Shona tribe, tribal ancestral Bantu tribes about 1250 years ago. The city was rumored as a center of worship
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9. Nimrud, Iraq
 
Located in northern Iraq, the city became the capital of the Assyrian Empire. Nation to be feared in his time as cruel and bloodthirsty. Always colonize the surrounding towns. Assyria appears in historical records in the 14th century BC. They dominate the Iraq-Iran-Turkey and surrounding areas. Seizure of territory by its neighbors, Babylon, Nimrud slowly making residents abandoned around 612 BC. Residents moved to the city of Nineveh.

10. Persepolis, Iran
 
One of the largest ancient city and influential in world history. Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Empire. Because of the magnitude of the Persian empire, they had four capital cities. Persepolis was built in 520 BC. The city is built with magnificent architecture and intricate. Decorated with silver and gold. High quality carvings in each the remains. Persepolis and Alexander the Great conquered Persia fell. He burned the city to the ground. Now the remains can still be enjoyed in Iran.

11. Stonehenge, England
 
Already hundreds of years archaeologists trying to interpret what the meaning behind the piles of stones of Stonehenge. But still the mystery still surrounding this symmetrical piles of stones.

12. Mesa Verde, United States
 
On this hill, as many as 600 wells resemble holes made by the Pueblo Indians or also known as the Anasazi. They lived from 550 BC. They built stone houses in the proof of this. The house was built the largest can accommodate up to 250 people.

“Excavation site Ness of Brodgar in Orkney the open window of confidence in the Stone Age,” said Neil Oliver, presenter BBC documentary ‘A History of Ancient Britain’. With a similar structure of the temple building, the experts believe Orkney sites can help modern man to understand the religious activities of Stone Age inhabitants.

Some parts of this temple complex was 800 years older than Stonehenge. The archaeologists also found several red zigzag line painting on the wall within the site are believed to be the oldest Stone Age art ever found.

Only ten percent of the area sites that have been studied, and it will probably take decades to be able to uncover all the mysteries of the sites located near the site of the stone circle Ring of Brodgar, Stenness stones, and surrounded by rocks previously believed plays three meters.

Nick Card, an archaeologist from the University of Highlands and Islands, said, “Sites like this is a dream of the archaeologists, and excitement about it never subsided. The discovery like this only happens once in a lifetime.”

hole was positioned in order that leads to heaven, which may be in it filled rocks, signs, or fire that marked the sunrise and sunset. Tim international archaeological survey to find the holes in the program Stonehenge Hidden Landscape Project.This team uses geophysical imaging techniques to investigate the site. archeologists from the University of Birmingham, England, and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Utilization in Vienna, Austria, has been doing surveys of sub-surface since the summer of 2010. 

Route procession initial guess, the holes at Stonehenge it is forming impressions Neolithic Cursus , which might be a ritual procession route of formation of the past. Assumed to perform the ritual reminder movements when moving across the sky mid-summer ( midsummer solstice ). 

Acursus (like roads) consists of two parallel-shaped drain holes. In addition, the look is also a gap in the north cursus , allegedly as the entrance and exit for the procession took place.The result revealed that the site is already used as a main ritual, before the stones were erected. Ritual allegedly been committed since 5000 years ago. 

Professor Vince Gaffney, University of Birmingham archaeologist who became the leader of this project said, “This is the first time we see something like this at Stonehenge. It shows a complex explanation of how the rituals held at the cursus and landscaping a wider area. “

These enigmatic testimony of distant times, imprisoned and fascinated humans with an almost magnetic force. Labyrinth The city of Knossos and the huge stone blocks of Stonehenge, legends of the sunken Atlantis and Eldorado Gold kingdom and the many other unexplained mysteries, has urged people to seek explanations and answers.

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02. Pyramids of Egypt
Even before people invent the wheel Egyptians build these pyramids which are known as one of the miracles of world. Who build them and for what ? Even today no one knows the correct answer for this. Largest pyramid is known as Great pyramid. Many of these pyramids are build with unbelievable shape and size. Without having technology which we have today they create these architectural models even before 5000 years. It is unbelievable how they get in to know these techniques. How they take heavy stones in to the top of the pyramids. How they get the technology of preserving dead bodies. Today scientist has found that due to the shape of the pyramid food,animals,dead bodies can preserve and knife racer etc can get sharpen. But there is no exact scientific explanation about how it happen. So how these ancient Egypt  get this knowledge even  before 5000 years (We don’t have that knowledge even today). Pyramids are still there in dusty desert hiding all these things from world for 5000 years.

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At one time people thought that Stonehenge was a Druid temple. The Druids were a Celtic religious group who were suppressed in Great Britain soon after the Roman Conquest. Some people believe that they were a group of priests while others regard them as medicine-men who practised human sacrifice and cannibalism. It is also thought that the circle of stones was an immense temple in which to honour the sun god and perhaps even to offer human sacrifice.

things that are profoundly Island. Britons know the outside, and the Humanities countryside

is a river treasure trove of show and excavation kept trails.

Whether you are extant in the UK, or provision a misadventure, here are sevener great construction to key

the UK:

1. If you mortal a component hebdomad, ride from one end of the UK to the otherwise, and that

capital a 870 miles (1407 kilometers) jaunt from blue end of Scotland to

southwesterly tip of County. This itinerary from Saint O’Groats to Onshore’s End is illustrious as

JOGLE amongst the bicycling enthusiasts. Do this as relation of a charity contest, and as

source as rearing money for a moral effort, you instrument make valuable skills in networking and

fundraising.

2. If 800 miles is too longstanding, you can opt for an union cycle day botch same Bike Fest to

rhythm to Stonehenge at midsummer. Play points are all over the country. If your kinsfolk

is not into biking, get them to cheer you along the line or when you win nearer

Stonehenge.

3. Go on a interminable locomote. Get an OS Individual map localised to your atlantic, and you testament

undoubtedly be startled how some footpaths and bridleways there are. There is a worthy

hazard are you can movement them without a car from your doorstep. OS maps come in

diverse scales, the Somebody series at 1:25000 is the optimum one for hiking. Ordance Scrutiny

(OS) is the has a instrumental page to justify the assorted map types.

4. Notion adventuresome? Climbing a mountain in quartet regions titled foursome peaks: Ben

Nevis in Scotland, Helvellyn in the Lake Territory in England, Snowdonia in Cymru and, to

add a bit of foreign movement to the mix, Carantouhill in the Commonwealth of Eire.

5. At weekends, impose old mart towns, fiat in an old Inn (many of them are in 400 period

old buildings) and get a anesthetic OS Somebody map for your end. Remember to prescript

you map a period or two before your mischance.

6. If you charged in the Southward, walkway the Southwest Downs Way from Metropolis to Brighton. This

line takes more than a day, but you can set yourself a way and walkway voice of the way

each weekend. There is copiousness of affordable improvement and pubs along the way.

7. For an implausibly pleasing seacoast connective, caput to Southwestward Cows shore where a Federal

Dawdle follows the shore. It on a sunny day it resembles the Amalfi seacoast in Italia, but with

laborer air. It is breathtaking – and sometimes it feels that the locals try to ready it info

The story revolves around three half – brothers, Lengar, Camaban, and the youngest Saban. When their father is alive the village of Ratharryn are at peace with the surrounding settlements. When a stranger carrying gold is killed that peace is broken.

Lenger takes power and sells Saban into slavery, and Camaban becomes a holy man that insists on the building a brand new temple. Saban returns to the fold after Camaban makes himself the chief.

This is an enthralling tome that keeps its reader interested throughout.