Legacy of past civilizations is tremendous treasures, could even be a source of income for the country that has it. Unfortunately, not all the wonders of the world heritage so it can be treated well. Examples 7 list below.
1.Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines
From this picture looks amazing, yes, ancient irrigated 2000 years old. Located in the Philippines Ifugao mountain, known as the Banaue Rice Terraces. Not grandiose, but the Philippines was quite satisfied if the Banaue Rice Terraces are placed as "Eighth Wonder of the World".
Expected, the fields 'carved' in the Ifugo mountain, made with very traditional equipment by the ancestors of the Philippines. Paddy plot is located in 1,500 meters above sea level and the surrounding mountain slopes as far as 10,360 square kilometers.
Remarkably, the ancestors have set the irrigating rice fields in such a way that comes from forests that are over the rice fields. Locals to this day still plant rice starch in the vegetables well.
Erosion, is one threat to the existence of ancient rice fields. Therefore, the government is also very concerned about the citizens of this, maintenance and reconstruction is done continuously, to maintain its sustainability.
Expected, the fields 'carved' in the Ifugo mountain, made with very traditional equipment by the ancestors of the Philippines. Paddy plot is located in 1,500 meters above sea level and the surrounding mountain slopes as far as 10,360 square kilometers.
Remarkably, the ancestors have set the irrigating rice fields in such a way that comes from forests that are over the rice fields. Locals to this day still plant rice starch in the vegetables well.
Erosion, is one threat to the existence of ancient rice fields. Therefore, the government is also very concerned about the citizens of this, maintenance and reconstruction is done continuously, to maintain its sustainability.
2. Sigiriya in Sri Lanka
It is the remains of the ancient palace located on top of the rocks. Sigiriya or the Lion Rock, so called. Located in Matale District, Sri Lanka, surrounded by forests, reservoirs, also garden. Its location is unique, coupled with stunning scenery, making Sigiriya visited by many tourists. Seen from the air, such as Sigiriya ancient paintings are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves in India.
Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa I Masas who ruled from 477-495 AD. This place is one of the seven ancient relics owned Sri Lanka.Allegedly, Sirigiya inhabited since pre-historic times. Then, in the 5th century BC, this place is used as a monastery.
3. Tower of Hercules in Spain
Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa I Masas who ruled from 477-495 AD. This place is one of the seven ancient relics owned Sri Lanka.Allegedly, Sirigiya inhabited since pre-historic times. Then, in the 5th century BC, this place is used as a monastery.
3. Tower of Hercules in Spain
Tower of Hercules is a relic of ancient Roman lighthouse located on a peninsula, about 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles) from the center of Corunna, Galicia, northwest Spain. Corunna name comes from an ancient column. The 55 meter high tower overlooking the North Atlantic coast, Spain.
Lighthouse 1900 years old Hercules, Roman relics are still in service today.That said, this tower has reached the age of 1900 years, rehabilitated in 1791.It is a relic of the Roman lighthouse which still functioned.
4. ToruĊ, Poland Old Town North
4. ToruĊ, Poland Old Town North
Toru is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River exactly. It is an ancient city that has been around since 1100 BC that still exist. The city is the hometown of Nicolaus Copernicus (An astronomer, mathematician and economist. Theory is the famous sun-centered solar system, overturning the traditional geocentric theory-that put the Earth at the center of the universe-is considered as one of the most important discoveries of all time, and is a fundamental starting point for modern astronomy and modern science. theory has led to a scientific revolution)
The ancient city of Torun in Poland still exist until now. The city allegedly existing in 1100 BC
Toru became the forerunner of the first settlement in the area, estimated to have been around since 1100 BC. The city was developed in the Middle Ages, namely the 7th century until the 13th. Then the Teutonic Knights built a fort around the settlement, between the years 1230-31. At 1263, Franciscan monks settled in the area following the Dominican in 1239.
This city is growing with the construction of a new city near Toru. Both the town developed into an important trading center in the Middle Ages.
The ancient city of Torun in Poland still exist until now. The city allegedly existing in 1100 BC
Toru became the forerunner of the first settlement in the area, estimated to have been around since 1100 BC. The city was developed in the Middle Ages, namely the 7th century until the 13th. Then the Teutonic Knights built a fort around the settlement, between the years 1230-31. At 1263, Franciscan monks settled in the area following the Dominican in 1239.
This city is growing with the construction of a new city near Toru. Both the town developed into an important trading center in the Middle Ages.
5.Ajanta Caves in India
Ajanta caves in Maharashtra, one of the many ancient relics which exist in India. This stunning cave paintings there are also many Buddhist statues of high artistic merit. Expected, the monuments that exist in this cave began work in the 2nd century BC.
But the caves in Ajanta are then abandoned. During the year 1300 the cave was abandoned, on the outside, shrubs grow tall, eventually become automatic forest hides the existence of this cave. No one ever knows that there stored 'world heritage' incredible. Until finally in the spring of 1819 a British officer, accidentally entered the steep gorge.
The deeper he went in there, and he's amazing because he was shocked to find a hidden door in one of the caves. This is the first visit after thousands of years humans. When it was discovered cave 'house' and kalelawar birds and other animals. Captain Smith then conduct the first exploration to determine the 'contents' of the mysterious cave. Captain Smith's name is known, because he wrote his name on the wall of the cave and the coming year. He wrote, "Captain Smith, April 1819".
But the caves in Ajanta are then abandoned. During the year 1300 the cave was abandoned, on the outside, shrubs grow tall, eventually become automatic forest hides the existence of this cave. No one ever knows that there stored 'world heritage' incredible. Until finally in the spring of 1819 a British officer, accidentally entered the steep gorge.
The deeper he went in there, and he's amazing because he was shocked to find a hidden door in one of the caves. This is the first visit after thousands of years humans. When it was discovered cave 'house' and kalelawar birds and other animals. Captain Smith then conduct the first exploration to determine the 'contents' of the mysterious cave. Captain Smith's name is known, because he wrote his name on the wall of the cave and the coming year. He wrote, "Captain Smith, April 1819".
6. Valley of Flowers in the Himalayas
Valley of Flowers is a valley at an altitude of Himalayas. The climbers also botanists describe it is amazingly beautiful valley, has been there since more than a century, even in Hindu mythology, the depiction of the existence of this valley has existed since time immemorial.
Stretch of soft, meadows interspersed colorful flowers, very beautiful and looked almost oppressive. Beautiful flower growing valley complete with mountains and forest background. Valley of Flowers was declared a national park (Nanda Devi National Park) in 1982. Local people know the existence of this flower valley, they believed that the place was inhabited by a herd of fairies.
Stretch of soft, meadows interspersed colorful flowers, very beautiful and looked almost oppressive. Beautiful flower growing valley complete with mountains and forest background. Valley of Flowers was declared a national park (Nanda Devi National Park) in 1982. Local people know the existence of this flower valley, they believed that the place was inhabited by a herd of fairies.
7. Meteora, Greece
How can a castle could stand on top of a rock. Imagine how difficult the construction of the castle, when he was already hundreds of years old. It is a complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries of the largest and most important in Greece. Exactly, these monasteries built atop rock Athos.
There are six monasteries in this complex. Precisely located in the region of Thessaly, near sunagi Pineios, northwestern edge of Central Greece. Cuku interesting is that access to the monastery which is very difficult. That said, once the convent used to achieve some sort of response or long nets that are used to raise and lower the goods, including humans. It takes the power of faith in order to reach this monastery
There are six monasteries in this complex. Precisely located in the region of Thessaly, near sunagi Pineios, northwestern edge of Central Greece. Cuku interesting is that access to the monastery which is very difficult. That said, once the convent used to achieve some sort of response or long nets that are used to raise and lower the goods, including humans. It takes the power of faith in order to reach this monastery
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