Ancient Architecture

Ever since man was sent down to this earth he has strived for perfection and tried to ensure he reaches milestones in a manner that has never been done before. This is the very year something remarkable happens with every passing century. The event that occurs itself is often always recorded in time in the form of art and most importantly in the form of architecture. Ancient architecture is such a sign that tells man of the things he was once capable of and still is. These are forts and buildings that have stood the test of time and still have people in awe of their uniqueness and their beauty.

Some of the most precious places in the world today have existed for centuries. No one really knows how the pyramids came into being ad not a lot of people understand several valleys and structures on the earth that are too unique to decipher. These are the features of architecture that have been passed down from ancestors of the land they are established on. We still don't have a clue how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built, or its precise purpose.

Great Wall Of China

This is the finest example of ancient architecture. It is considered that this wall was established almost two thousand years ago and is easily almost four thousand miles long. The reason why it was set up was to protect China from the places located to its North, it is believed that China was under the threat of invasion. According to historical facts it is believed that almost five hundred thousand people took part in constructing the wall.

Stone Fort Peru

This stone fort is locally known as the Sacsayhuaman in Peru. This land was once considered the capital of Peru’s famous Incan Empire. The fort itself is a beautiful, intricate and highly complex accumulation of dry walls made purely out of stone. It is believed that just one part can weigh up to a hundred and twenty tons. Several people are considered to have taken part in the construction of this historical monument. It involved a great deal of effort and labor as it required the cutting, transporting and shaping of the stones into the structure we see today.

These are some of the finest examples of ancient architecture that still exist and are regularly visited in the 21st century.

