Ruins of the Yellow Temple in Buddhist monastery complex undergoing restoration since the collapse of communism and restoration of religious freedom.

Kuelap Fortress ruins Chachapoyas culture also known as the Cloud Forest People. Site discovered 1843. Remains of circular stone walls.

Kuelap Fortress ruins Chachapoyas culture also known as the Cloud Forest People. Site discovered 1843. Remains of stone terraces.

Kuelap Fortress ruins Chachapoyas culture also known as the Cloud Forest People. Site discovered 1843. Steep narrow pathway between stone walls.

Woman carrying basket of vegetables on her head passing ruins of war damaged building.

Aerial view over the ruins and surrounding tree tops

Site of ancient Mayan ruins. Detail of statue of figure holding burning torch.

Site of ancient Mayan ruins. Detail of carved stone face partly complete protruding from wall.

Site of ancient Mayan ruins. Detail of carved stone skull-like face.

The Acropolis. Ruins of ancient city

Amphitheatre Ruins

Chateau de Aguilar. Ruins of twelth Century Cathar castle set on hillside in the commune of Tuchan. Inner keep surrounded by outer thirteenth century fortification.Vines growing in valley below.