Top 10 Historical Sites In Middle East
The middle east is home to many of the worlds top travel destinations. Lets take a look at a few of these amazing sites:
Petra
Petra is a hidden ancient city built by the Nabateans and is a UNESCO Heritage Site. It was voted as part of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World' in 2007 and never fails to mesmerize tourists from all around the word.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is an Honorary Candidate to the 'New Seven Wonders of the World' and was part of the original list. It was built by the Pharaohs around 4,500 years ago to prepare for the next world. The Great Pyramid is the tallest pyramid in Giza and measures 481 feet (147 meters) tall.
The Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock is considered one of the holiest places on earth located in the heart of Jerusalem. Built in the 7th century with great attention to details, it is reminiscent of Byzantine style architecture.
Erbil Citadel
Erbil Citadel is situated 30m above the surrounding city and is the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the world. Erbil Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was added to the list in 2014 due to its vast historic importance.
Hegra
Hegra is another old Nabatean built city albeit a little bit newer than Petra. Hegra was skillfully carved into the rock stone and features many detailed tombs scattered around the area. The city is highly preserved to this day since locals thought it was cursed for many years.
Jeita Grotto
Jeita Grotto are two magnificent interconnected limestone caves located in Lebanon. The upper cave is accessible by walking and the lower one can be navigated to using a boat. Jeita Grotto is one of natures best kept creations and offers a truly unique experience unmatched to this day.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi and is one of the most inspiring Islamic architecture present today. Arab, Persian and Moorish design elements were used in the construction of this magnificent structure. The Mosque has many reflection pools surrounded by marble columns and can easily accommodate up to 45,000 worshipers.
Bahrain Fort
Bahrain Fort is also a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Bahrain and situated at the waterfront with Manama skyline in the background. It's a real formidable fort with high protective wall that has been occupied since 2300 BC at various stages in history.
Al Zubarah
Al Zubarah Archaeological Site is Doha’s only UNESCO World Heritage site and lies in the northern part of the country. The fort was only built in 1938, but offers a nice change of scenery to the modern day skyscraper ridden city.
