archaeology

Ggantija, Ta’Hagrat and Skorba Megalithic Temples (Malta)

On the island of Gozo, you can see the 2 Ggantija (Ji gan tee a) Temples. These were built around...

Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Megalithic Temples in Malta

Two megalithic temples are near each other and the sea in the countryside of Malta.  The Hagar Qim (Ha jar...

Tulum Mayan Ruins (Mexico)

Tulum is a popular day trip for those who go to Cozumel, Mexico. If you are going from the cruise...

Kohunlich Mayan ruins (Mexico)

A popular trip at the cruise port of Costa Maya is visiting the Kohunlich ruins. The name Kohunlich comes from the...

The Hypogeum and Tarxien Megalithic Temples (Malta) – UNESCO sites

One reason people visit Malta is to see the megalithic construction there, some of which predates the pyramids.  Several sites...

Chichen Itza’s dizzying heights (Mexico)

Chichen Itza is a Mayan city, where you used to be able to climb the temple and then be terrified...

Iguanas rule at Tulum Mayan ruins (Mexico)

Tulum’s Mayan ruins aren’t as extensive as Chichen Itza’s, but it makes up for it in the beauty of the...