Ancient

A great white whale sculpture now sits in the location where the remains of a prehistoric cetacean were found.

This astronomically-aligned stone circle was the first of its kind to be built in Great Britain after a 3,000-year hiatus.

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

This network of roads is one of the most unique Etruscan creations ever discovered.

This archaeological site was once a grand city of the Indus Valley Civilization with a sophisticated system for conserving water.

The largest Roman amphitheater in the Balkans once held over 20,000 people, but managed to lay hidden for hundreds of years.

There are ongoing efforts to preserve this village, the best known work of Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy.

Public water fountains built during the Ottoman Era still stand throughout this seaside town.

This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.

These ruins of a Phoenician sanctuary in Sicily have a dark history.

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

This ancient rock shelter features cave art and is one of the most culturally important sites in the country.

A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.

Underneath this Byzantinian church lies a necropolis filled with ancient tombs and the ruins of previous churches.

Also known as “Robin Hood’s tree,” it became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down.

Unusually, this ancient Iron Age broch has never been excavated.