As the capital of the Roman Empire, Rome is a veritable treasure trove of ancient riches. One of its most recognizable landmarks is the mighty Colosseum.
Any exploration of Greece’s astounding history has to start in Athens – the cradle of modern democracy.
Head to Tikal National Park in northern Guatemala to get to the heart of the country’s enigmatic Mayan Empire.
Ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Persepolis is one of the most incredible ancient Persian treasures.
You can almost hear the roar of the crowds and the chariots thundering around the ancient hippodrome of Gerasa, now known as Jerash.
Peru has several Inca ruins, but Machu Picchu, located on a rainforest peak above the Urubamba River, is the most renowned.
The southern region of Italy is stuffed with archaeological finds and harbors some of the most important sites of antiquity.
Known as "the place where the gods were created," the Pre-Columbian complex of Teotihuacan is historically the most visited archaeological site in Mexico.