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By Robert Thatcher
Student travel promises to be an enjoyable trip. Not only do
students can visit several places, they could also learn so
much on every trip. And since air travel agencies as well as
airlines provide student travel discount and special student
travel rate, student travel is becoming more and more
available
for greater number of students who want to explore and learn
more about the world.
For first time travelers, here are some historical
destinations
you can consider for you student travel:
Athens
As the center of knowledge, government, and system in the
ancient world, every student would be amazed how this ancient
city grew and evolved. Students can visit Acropolis, Agora,
Library of Hadrian, Kerameikos, Olympieion & Southeast Athens,
Pnyx, Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds, Arch of Hadrian, City
Eleusinion and other ancient sites in this ancient city of
Athens.
Egypt
Visit one of the earliest civilizations founded in this part
of
the world. Egypt features 3000 years old city in the banks of
River Nile. Egypt is also one of the oldest tourist spots in
the world with visitors coming from the ancient Rome and
Greece.
Moving your way south from Cairo, the nation’s capital, you
can
stop at Giza where the infamous Great Pyramid stands. It was
built by Pharaoh Khafu in the year 2550 BC. Standing at 147
meters, it was the largest and the most ambitious structure
built in the ancient Egypt requiring 2.3 million stone block
to
erect. Also at Giza, see the Pyramid of Khafre home if the
Sphinx. It was built 30 after the Great Pyramid. As the second
largest, the Pyramid of Khafre stands at 144 meters of 471
feet. The third pyramid located at Giza was the Pyramid of
Menkaure which stands at 65 meters or 213 feet.
Further south, Saqqara is home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser
built in 2630 BC. Pyramid of Pepi II, also located at Saqqara
was the last pyramid built by ancient Egyptians. In Dahshur,
the Bent and the Red Pyramids are located. And down south at
Maidum, the Maidum Pyramid can be found.
See the temples, mummies, tombs, hieroglyphics, and Valley of
the Kings and the Queens if you visit Egypt.
Rome
See ancient Rome still intact with evidences of Roman
structure
and architectures built more than 2000 years ago. Rome
presents
the living timeline from the Roman Empire to the shift of the
Middle Ages, to baroque and renaissance, to the dawn of the
romantic period and enlightenment. Rome preserves its temples,
churches, arts, and priceless paintings and murals.
Turkey
A former territory of the Roman Empire which stood strong for
more than a thousand years against several barbarian attack.
Turkey is in the easternmost part of Europe that features a
diverse culture, religion, philosophy, and architectures.
China
Travel Far East and learn the history of the ancient eastern
civilization that was once unknown until the last centuries.
See the Great Wall, a remnant of the Zhou Dynasty along with
other unique oriental culture and tradition. See the Chinese
painting, calligraphy, paper cutting, and Chinese art.
Peru
As the center of the Inca civilization, Peru is a great
destination for student travel for discovery of South American
history. The 500-year old Inca traces could be relived in the
Inca Trail that is both exciting and educational. Walk to the
Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman, Machu Picchu, and Pisac.
About The Author: Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher
based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and
reports in various ezines and provides student travel
resources
on www.your-student-travel.info
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