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Culture & History

Discover the culture and history of a country on a tailor-made trip, with visits to explore famous sites and others not quite so well known but equally impressive.

The theatre at Sabratha is still being used as an arena for local theatre and concerts.

The theatre at Sabratha is still being used as an arena for local theatre and concerts.

Take a step back in time and learn about past civilisations by including a trip to an archaeological site in your itinerary.

Below is just a small selection of archaeological sites you are able to visit on a trip with Audley.

Archaelogical Sites

Tikal & El Petén

The north of Guatemala, known as El Petén, is an area of lush lowland jungle whose depths conceal countless Mayan ruins, half-buried and entwined by tree-roots and lianas.

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Visit the Terracotta Warriors

Widely regarded as one of China’s top three historical sites, the 2500 year old Terracotta Army has been amazing visitors since they were accidentally unearthed in 1974.

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Petra

Built by the Nabateans, Petra fell into obscurity about a thousand years ago, while its existence - and location - were kept a closely-guarded secret by the local Bedouin. In 1812, John Louis Burckhardt tricked his way into the site, and almost immediately tourists began to follow.

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El Jem

The ancient amphitheatre of El Jem, the single most impressive Roman monument in Africa, is a dramatic and arresting sight. Each summer, world-famous orchestras and artists perform at the classical music festival here.

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Machu Picchu

Hidden from the world until the American explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled across the ruins in 1911, this magnificent citadel is one of South America’s most famous sights. Machu Picchu rests on a saddle between two lushly forested peaks, and its inaccessible location only heightens its impressiveness.

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Temples of Angkor

Exploring the temples at Angkor is a truly memorable experience. Angkor Wat is arguably the most impressive of all the Angkor temples, and reportedly the largest religious structure in the world.

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Samarkand

Few names invoke such romance as that of Samarkand, for countless centuries a glorious magnet for travellers, scholars, tyrants and poets. Evidence of the city’s extraordinary 2,500 year history is everywhere.

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