The oldest man-made structures on Earth

History is replete with illustrations of grandeur and splendour. Man, through this journey, has made attempts, and succeeded, in creating marvels, which to this day exists and spread wonderment amongst its many patrons. Here we will discuss a few of them, which continue to befuddle us.

1. Harappa and Mohenjodaro

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Situated in the Indus Valley, these two sites have established the relevance of Asian civilisation amongst the other significant civilisations during that period, ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Crete. Harappa and Mohenjodaro, were among the earliest example of an urban settlement, built to sustain a large population with all the amenities of a great city. There sewage and sanitation works, wide roads and public facilities have elicited wonder among modern city planners.

2. The Pyramid of Khafre or Chepren

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Dated to 2570 BC, this pyramid is the second tallest and the second largest amongt the ancient pyramids of Giza. It belonged to Khafre from the fourth dynasty. It is 706 ft in base width and rises to a height of 448 ft. Due to the nature of the slope of the plateau; the northwest corner was cut 10m out of rock subsoil and the southeast was built up. The Pyramid of Khafre is made of limestone, each weighing up to 2 tons each.

3. Knossos

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Situated in the island of Crete, the Knossos is supposedly the oldest city in Europe. Dated back to 2000BC, Knossos was excavated from a large mound called the Kephala Hill, after being discovered by Minos Kalokairinos in the year 1878. Excavation started in 1900 under the supervision of Sir.

According to Greek mythology, Knossos was built by King Minos to protect his son, the Centaur. It is said that he had Daedalus construct labyrinths where he could hide his rather weird son, who had a human body and a bulls head.

4. Megalithic Structures

These stone and rock ensemble, representing temples date back to 3500 BC, making it one of the oldest mad made structures. Naturally preserved, the temple was restored by European and native Maltese archaeologists.

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Fantastic romantic places in USA

There are now many wonderful locations in the world to take a loved one, so that you may propose to them. However, many individuals are now choosing romantic locations in the USA that they can then use to propose with. When you choose to propose to someone with a ring, it can be a good idea to concentrate on a wonderful location for the situation. In this article we will outline five romantic locations in the USA that you can take your loved one when you want to propose to them.

Burlington in Vermont

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The location of Vermont is one that is known for having a brilliant sense of night life and this is seen in the brilliant bars that are on offer, and the cheap cocktails that you will be up to find. If you want more of a party atmosphere when you propose to your loved one and this is the location for that. There are also a number of great restaurants that offer romantic deserts and this could be an ideal time to propose.

 

 
San Luis Obispo in California

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Many individuals choose this location, as it offers a cheap alternative to many other romantic getaways. One will be able to find many cheap coffee shops that offer the highest quality of coffee and other hot drinks. There is also very nice wine in this location and this can be found in many of the restaurants that are on offer. If you want to do exciting things in the location then there is a large beach to enjoy yourself on and there are also castles that are waiting to be explored.

Sag harbor in New York

New York is often chosen as a great romantic place for individuals who are in love and who want to take things further. The city is incredibly vibrant and offers many things to do and will be a great place to propose to a girlfriend. This location of the city offers a wide range of things to do and can often be enjoyable if you like spotting celebrities and other people who enjoy fashion and social life.

Key West in Florida

This location offers great weather and a wide range of things to do throughout the day. If you want to be romantic then you will be able to enjoy many bars and restaurants that offer fine dining and fine wine. In the evening you will find many locations that can offer bars and fun and exciting things to do, and you will be able to enjoy yourself with your partner at these locations.

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