1. Stonehenge, England Stonehenge is found on the flat green expanse of Salisbury Plain, England. This standing stone circle has mystified generations who have speculated that it was built by ancient Greeks, Egyptians, druids, or even wizards.
2. Çatalhöyük, Turkey Ancient cities aren’t unusual, but Çatalhöyük stands out as the oldest city on Earth. What makes it mysterious though, is that it was built between 7100-5700 BCE, long before humans had even invented farming, writing, wheels, or metals – so what were they doing there?
3. The Nazca Lines, Peru Boundless and bare, the lone and level sands stretch far away here in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. But look closer (or, rather, look from a distance) and you’ll discover the ancient Nazca Lines.
Incredibly large pyramids, unbelievable sarcophagi, and even mysterious and unexplained hieroglyphics; Ancient Egypt is certainly one of the most interesting and exciting times in all of human history. There is so much that is still unknown, yet so many relics from this nearly forgotten period in time.
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