Fifth century BC Archaemenid palace complex. View over ruins from the tomb of Axerxes II. The name Persepolis is Greek meaning City of the Persians.

Fifth century BC Archaemenid palace complex. Xerxes Palace raised rectangular archways and column ruins.

Knossos ruins of the former Minoan capital red columns in foreground

Knossos. Ruins of the former Minoan Capital

View over countryside from Royal Palace ruins

Countryside and ruins with flowering shrubs in foreground.

Ruins

Knossos Palace. Minoan Ruins

Knossos Ruins of Ancient Palace.

Knossos Palace ruins with tourists

Historic site said to be the birthplace of Buddha. Ruins of the old palace where he grew up and the East gate which he walked through whilst renouncing his life.

Mayan Ruins AD 250 to 900 Detail of carved stone head.