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Tikal: Echoes of an Ancient Maya Civilization

In the heart of the Guatemalan jungle, amid lush vegetation that whispers ancient stories, stand the ruins of a Maya civilization that flourished from the 6th century BCE to the 10th century CE. Its ceremonial center, alive in memory and stone, houses towering temples, silent palaces and public plazas that invite exploration, joined by ramps that seem to lead both into the past and into the imagination.

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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Traveling from Sigiriya, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa can be reached in no time. Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka and first established as a military post by the Sinhalese kingdom. Today, it's a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of sacred temples, stupas and other religious monuments.

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Sigiriya’s Eighth Wonder of the World (So They Say)

Dambulla is located in central Sri Lanka and the closest town to the Ancient City of Sigiriya. It's known for Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, Dambulla Cave Temple, both of which visitors climb.