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Ancient Cities

The ruins of ancient cities are some of the most evocative sights travelers can encounter. Some, like the Mayan sites of Central America, were long-lost cities that only recently emerged from the jungle, while others, such as Roman Trier, stand alongside their modern successors.

Below is an illustrated index of the 52 Ancient Cities profiled on Sacred Destinations so far. For photo credits, please see corresponding articles.



Featured Ancient Cities

  • Apamea
    Syria
    This ancient city features an exceptionally long Roman street and other classical ruins. In the Byzantine era, it was home to Evagrius the church historian, Theodoret the bishop, and Monophysitism.
  • Caracol
    Belize
    This important Mayan city flourished in the 6th century and now lies in ruins in western Belize near Guatemala. Hidden in the jungle until 1938, it contains pyramids, tombs and Mayan art.
  • Carthage
    Tunisia
    Located on an strategically important site, Carthage was an important classical city and a major center of early Christianity.

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