Machu Picchu, Peru Machu Picchu or the Lost Castle Machu Picchu means the ancient mountain peak, one of the seven new wonders of the world. This city was built by the Incas in the 15th century in Cusco, Peru, between two mountains of the Andes, at an altitude of 2,340 meters above sea level, and on either side of which is a towering abyss about 600 meters high. UNESCO classified this city in the World Heritage List 1983. Angkor Wat, Cambodia A temple complex in Angkor, Cambodia, the world's largest religious monument. It was built by King Sarvarman II at the beginning of the 12th century to be the official temple of the state and its capital. Angkor Wat is the only temple in the region that has been a center of religious significance since its foundation thanks to its special care. It was a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu and became a Buddhist temple. Angkor Wat is an original example of the architecture of wine, and has become a symbol of Cambodi...
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