Lesser-Known Wonders

A lot of amazing structures have been made through the ages. But, not all of them earned a place in history. Some stand forgotten, while many were lost to natural calamities. However, their ruins still speak of their past glory.

THE THRONE HALL OF PERSEPOLIS, IRAN

Persopolis was excavated in early 1930's

The second largest building of the Persepolis, 'The Throne Hall' was founded in the 6th century BC by the kings of the First Persian Empire as their capital. This Throne Hall was also known as the 'Takht-e-Jamshid' or the 'Hundred Column Hall'. It had several doorways, adorned with the carvings of the king in military combat. The city of Persepolis was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

THE PYRAMID OF THE SUN, MEXICO

This terraced pyramid rises over 200 feet above the city, and is considered to be the birthplace of the Sun. It was built in 2 AD along with the surrounding city of Teotihuacan and the Pyramid of the Moon. The Pyramid of the Sun is the third largest pyramid in the world.

The Pyramid of the Sun was believed to be a natural cave.

THE PETRA, JORDAN

Dushara was the chief god
if the city of Petra.

Petra was famous for its many beautiful buildings and majestic rock temples. It became an important trading center around 100 AD when the Romans took over. The Deir was the largest temple in Petra. Carved from the sandstone rock, it was more than 130 feet high.

THE AZTEC TEMPLE, MEXICO

It is believed that the Aztec
Temple was renovated enlarge several times.

The Greater Temple of Aztecs (Mexicans) is undoubtedly one of the greatest treasures lost forever. There is nothing left of the temple except for a few ruins.

FUN FACTS! The temple complex of Borobudur is designed like a lotus. The entire temple has more than 500 statues of the Buddha in a sitting position.