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Incan Empire

In ancient times, there were many people living on the mysterious continent across the sea who were said to be the descendants of the sun. This continent was rich in gold and the people there were good at manufacturing things, so all the weapons were made from gold, even the furniture was made of it, such as tables, chairs, walls, decorations, tableware and so on. This was the shining and golden and mysterious Incan Empire.

At the same time, Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incans, disappeared from history more than 4 centuries ago, then was re-discovered again by explorers after many years'research. This lost city is located on an inaccessible mountain, at an altitude of over 2000 meters! That is why it was also called the Castle in the Sky. You can imagine how difficult it was to build it.

According to recent research, Machu Picchu used to be a prosperous city. However, this was a city in the mountain far away from others, how did the people here get food and the daily necessities of life? Why build it? There are many mysteries awaiting closer inspection for you in the jungles of South America.

Thailand

Thailand, known as Siam in ancient times, was an ancient civilization that was deeply influenced by its religious and common customs. It is said that a Ceylon monk came to Thailand with some Buddhist Relics, and the monks decided to give them to a white elephant whose decision it was to choose a blessed place to build a temple to display the relics. However, the elephant wandered here and there, and finally, with no set location chosen, the people built many dagobas. Now in Thailand you can find the golden dagobas everywhere. What's more, you can see the temples, wall paintings and Buddha Statues are unique in Thailand.

Chang'an – Ancient Capital of China

Chang'an, is an ancient city with a long history and splendid culture. More than 10 dynasties established their capital here. It is one of most famous ancient capitals in China. What's more, Chang'an, along with Athens, Rome and Cairo are remembered as the four famous ancient capitals of the world. Additionally, Chang'an is the beginning of the ancient Silk Road. The monk Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty set off from here to learn more about India. It is the place where legendary stories begin.

Meanwhile, 5 km away from Chang'an, there is a mysterious tomb which is said to be the Emperor Qin's (Emperor Qin was the first emperor in China). It is also said this was the original tomb that was burned by Xiang Yu (he overthrew Emperor Qin), and after he set fire to the buildings all the palaces were destroyed. However, the Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses were discovered under the buildings. So it is a continuing mystery to see if there is still more to be discovered underground.

The Great Wall

The Great Wall was an important and splendid work in Chinese history. It was first built during the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period and was finished by the Qin Emperor much later on. Later, large-scale repairs of the Great Wall were carried out during the Han and Ming dynasties. It used to be a solid defense for the protection of the people from attacks. Now all Chinese are proud of it and it stands as one of the symbols of China.

Angkor - Ancient Country of Khmer

Khmer is an ancient civilization that sprang up in Southeast Asia. It originated from the ancient Funan Kingdom that is now Cambodia. The famous Angkor came after Funan. Angkor was a prosperous dynasty. To its west is Myanmar, to the east is the South China Sea and to the north is Mongolia. But the most famous is the Angkor Wat which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. More and more people go to visit the vast palace complex there every year. So what is the real attraction and what mysterious things thrive in the forest?

According to legend, Indra (Chief of the Gods), who lived in the mountains of Peru, used to send a God to the world to get his son and teach him 10 holy missions. After that, Indra invited 7 sages to bless his son so that he can live a long life. Later, his son invited heavenly architects to build the Angkor Wat. For Cambodians, the Angkor Wat was not constructed by common people, but by the Gods in their legends.

The Surface of Mars

Mars is a planet with a red color which was caused by the ferric oxide in the soil. There used to be rivers and lakes on its surface, and some ice is still visible there now. There is little oxygen in the thin atmosphere, which is one reason life has yet to be found there. According to research however, some scientists think maybe something alive is somewhere on Mars. That makes the legends about Mars even more mysterious.

Wow! I can't wait to go to Mars or the Great Wall!!