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1. The ruins of the ancient Temple of Apollo are found at Delphi. This is apparently where Apollo communicated through his priestess Pythia, who was residing in the temple. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 373 BC. Which country should you go to if you intend to visit the temple?
2. Several abandoned, ancient temples are situated in Petra, including monuments and tombs where the Nabataeans used to live. Many of the buildings there were carved out of sandstone cliffs, like the Treasury (Al Khazneh) and the Monastery (El Deir). Petra was sadly destroyed by an earthquake in 363 AD. Which country is Petra found in?
3. Towards the end of the Inca Trail, one can reach the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu sits upon the Urubamba River, and was built by the Incas as part of the Inca Empire. Machu Picchu contains many buildings, including the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows. Which country is Machu Picchu located in?
4. In China 1986 AD, some spectacular bronze ancient artifacts were discovered that caught the world's attention. These bronze masks and statues had designs dating back to 1200 BC and were created by an anonymous group of people. No written records of such an ancient culture were found. What is this archaic site called?
5. In Syria 1928 AD, excavations in a coastal city unearthed an amazing secret to tell. A set of tablets, with a unique and unknown alphabet, was found. It was the oldest alphabetical system found at the time, dated about 14th century BC--which is older than that of the Phoenicians! El was the supreme God of this city. Where in Syria is this city located?
6. In Morocco, this ancient Roman-controlled city had its beginnings as early as the 3rd century BC. Roman-preserved buildings, like Triumphal Arch and Basilica, were found there. It remained inhabited until the 1700s. The Lisbon earthquake struck this city in 1755. Some of its buildings were removed to be used as building materials for palaces of Moulay Ismail. What is this ancient city?
7. An important city that arose out of The Indus Valley Civilisation around 2600 BC was Mohenjo-Daro. Its public baths and intricate drainage system were part of what made the city unique. However, around 1700 BC the city was abandoned and the causes as to why have remained a mystery. Which country is Mohenjo-Daro located in?
8. Standing out among lush vegetation and mountains was an ancient Mayan city called Palenque. It was an important settlement area from the 5th-8th centuries AD. Pacal the Great was credited with the construction of many of the buildings in Palenque, and his remains at the Temple of Inscriptions are certainly not to be missed. Where is Palenque?
9. Chersonesos sprang up sometime during 6th century BC as a coastal Greek settlement. It was governed under different rulers at various times, namely the Romans, Huns, Byzantine Empire and the Mongols. It was destroyed in the late 14th century by a Mongol raid. The famous Bell of Chersonesos, which was once the property of Saint Nicholas Church in Taganrog, can be found in this city. What country is Chersonesos located in?
10. Porolissum started out as a Roman military installation around 106 AD. It increased its commerce with surrounding villages to become a major city in the region. Amphitheater, public baths and the Temple to Liber Pater were built there. It was abandoned by the Romans in 271 AD and eventually declined. What country is Porolissum found in?
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