The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs, with the Great Pyramid of Giza being the largest and most famous.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and were known for their lush greenery and intricate irrigation system.

The Mesopotamians developed cuneiform, one of the earliest known writing systems, using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire, which spanned vast territories across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

The Parthenon was built by the ancient Greeks as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and is considered a masterpiece of classical architecture.

Machu Picchu was built by the Incas, an ancient civilization that flourished in the Andes Mountains of South America.

The ancient Indians developed a sophisticated system of mathematics and astronomy, including the concept of zero and the decimal system.

Petra was carved into rose-red rock by the Nabataeans, an ancient Arab civilization that flourished in the Middle East.

The Colosseum was built by the ancient Romans as an amphitheater for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

Angkor Wat was built by the Khmers, an ancient civilization that flourished in Southeast Asia.

The ancient Egyptians developed a system of hieroglyphics, a form of writing using pictorial symbols, to record their history and culture.

Tikal was a major center of the Mayan civilization, located in the rainforests of Central America.

The Great Wall of China was constructed by the ancient Chinese as a defensive fortification against nomadic tribes.

Mohenjo-Daro was part of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest known urban civilizations in the world.

The ancient Romans developed a sophisticated system of aqueducts, allowing for the transportation of water over long distances to supply their cities.