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National GeographicNov 5, 2015

9 Ancient Sites That Will Totally Inspire You

Murujuga, also known by the modern name Burrup Peninsula, in northwestern Australia, is home to potentially the world’s oldest and most endangered petroglyphs. Some of the more than one million images ...

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MurujugaSightHome to potentially world's oldest petroglyphs
Erbil citadelSightWalled settlement, signs of occupation from fifth millennium B.C.
Göbekli TepeSightGiant temple complex built beginning in tenth millennium B.C.
JerichoNeighborhoodRuins are major tourist venue in West Bank city
Mountain of TemptationSightJesus is said to have been tempted by the devil
Skara BraeSightNeolithic town with intricate stone roofs
Lascaux CavesSightCaves with vivid paintings of animals and hunters
Potok CaveSightCave complex used as ritual site or hunting station
Ġgantija TemplesSightAncient temples built on Gozo Island
Cave of El CastilloSightOldest known paintings in the world
Cave of the CastleSight
LascauxSight
Postojna CaveSight
ĠgantijaSight

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