12个最神秘迷人的古代遗址（12 of the most mysterious and fascinating ancient sites）.doc

12个最神秘迷人的古代遗址（12 of the most mysterious and fascinating ancient sites） According to foreign media reports, the breathtaking and mysterious ancient ruins have always been one of the most fascinating attractions for archaeologists and tourists all over the world. In the long years of vicissitudes, the wonders of the building have not been completely preserved because of war, disaster, and some unknown factors, leaving us only one ruin after another. Although only ruins, but amazing ancient ruins is enough to make us modern people of the wisdom of the ancients and to respect. 1. Machu Picchu Remains in Peru Machu Picchu is the most famous in all the ancient Inca ruins, giving the impression that it seems to be suspended between two mountains, and is often shrouded in mist, Machu Picchu more than a trace of mystery. Besides, we cant see it from below the Inca valley. Machu Picchu is a confusing place, particularly worth mentioning is that the Incas built in the city did not even use the wheel. Machu Picchu was founded in the mid fifteenth Century. In 1530s, the Spanish conquerors sacked the area. Because there is no mention of Machu Picchus conqueror, we do not know exactly why the city built. Many ruins of Machu Picchu shows that the architecture here has the ceremonial function, that is to say, Machu Picchu is a sacred place. In the Spanish invasion, Machu Picchu may have been abandoned, otherwise, they should be mentioned in the ancient city of the Inca civilization in the report. The ancient Inca Empire and no text system, therefore can not leave any written records, archaeologists found evidence must be gathered together, and Machu Picchus answer to a series of problems, such as the reason, the city built its function and why soon abandoned. 2. Babylon, Iraq Babylon site is located about 90 kilometers south of Baghdad, Babylon was originally known as the bab-ili can be translated as the gate of the gods. With its exquisite, ornate and magnificent architecture, Baby