Canyons or gorges are one of nature’s natural wonders carved out over eons by fast moving rivers. Most canyons were formed by a process of long-time erosion…
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10 Most Beautiful Fjords of the World
A fjord is a long, narrow arm of the sea with steep sides, carved by glacial activity. Many people consider fjords the very symbol of Norway. This…
14 Ancient Theatres of Greek Roman Antiquity
Scattered around the Mediterranean lie the remains of the ancient theaters of the Greek and Roman world. The Greek theaters were large, open-air structures constructed on the…
10 Most Beautiful Bays in the World
A bay is loosely defined as a body of water partly enclosed by land. Generally they have calmer waters than the surrounding sea and are a good…
10 Famous Roman Amphitheaters
When one thinks of Roman entertainment, savage fights between prisoners and animals (like in Gladiator) and chariot races (like in Ben-Hur) come to mind. Chariot races were…
10 Most Amazing True Pyramids of the World
As seen from the Amazing Step Pyramids list, ancient civilizations all around the world built step pyramids. After the ancient Egyptians constructed the step pyramid of Djoser…
10 Best City Beaches in the World
Taking a dip in the ocean right after work is something most people can only dream about. For some reason that turquoise sea and beautiful sandy beach…
14 Most Amazing Step Pyramids of the World
A step pyramid is a temple tower that is made of several layers (or steps) of stone. Ancient civilizations all over the world built step pyramids. The…