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Wonders of Palestine

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Palestine Territory Wonders of Palestine Highlights Palestine has very special wonders. This land has experienced the birth of Judaism and Christian religions and plays a very important role also for Muslims. Billions of people see this land as the place of divine presence, with many sites linked to events of extremely […]

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

More than 24 km long cave system with 8.4 kilometers long underground river, which is accessible directly from the sea and navigable up to 4.2 km deep. Contains also Italian’s Chamber – a giant cave hall.

Persepolis

The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Its development started in 521 BC on an enormous, partly artificially made terrace. Contains ruins of numerous architecturally impressive buildings such as Apadana Palace, Throne Hall, and numerous others. Contains also numerous valuable sculptures and reliefs. Destroyed by troops of Alexander the Great in 330 BC.

10 most amazing ancient rock-cut temples in India

Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 10 most amazing ancient rock-cut temples in India Publication 10 most amazing ancient rock-cut temples in India In short The historical rock cut architecture of India is of unprecedented richness and variety. Several of rock-cut temples in India belong to the most amazing achievements of ancient cultures worldwide. Below are listed 10 most […]

Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram

A rare example of rock cut monolithic buildings – five ornate shrines and three sculptures of animals. Created in the late 7th century AD.

Masroor Rock Cut Temples (Masrur Temples)

A group of 15 ornate structures made from live stone in the second half of the 8th century in the shape of steep-sided pyramids.

Khoun Xe Cave (Xe Ban Fai Cave)

Giant and unique cave, 13.6 km long. Upstream entrance is a giant sinkhole. The cave contains the largest known rimstone pools (gour pools) in the world – up to 60 m wide. Xe Bang Fai river flows through the cave for a 7 km long stretch and is one of the most powerful cave rivers in the world. Width of this underground river – 56 – 100 m. The ceiling of the cave is up to 120 m high, width is up to 200 m. The cave contains the largest known cave pearls in the world – 32 cm in diameter and even larger weird formations called Alien Eggs. Stalagmites over 20 m tall. More than 130 species of fish live in caves, some several meters long. Giant, very fast cave spiders including the giant huntsman spider.