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The often unknown region of the Archaeological north of Peru is missed by thousands of visitors every year. The North is home to a stimulating and memorizing range of pre-Hispanic (and even pre-Inca) ruins and monuments. Many people have heard of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, but what do you know about the Sun & Moon Temples and the Valley of the Pyramids?

Once the center of the Lambayeque, Moche, and Chimu cultures, known for their advanced metallurgy, now the areas surrounding Chiclayo and Trujillo are primarily agricultural and produce… Continue reading

Ganj-e Dareh is a Neolithic settlement in Iranian Kurdistan, it is located in the east of Kermanshah. The site dates back to ca. 10,000 years ago and yielded the earliest evidence for goat domestication in the world. It was excavated by Canadian archaeologist, Philip Smith during 1960′s and 1970′s.

 Ganj Dareh is an Early Neolithic archaeological site in the Kermanshah district of southwestern Iran. The site was occupied about 8400-7000 BC. Ganj Dareh is a small mound, representing an early highland village with evidence for domestication of the… Continue reading

Oxford is situated in the South East region of England and is the county town of Oxfordshire. The city is most famously recognised for housing the oldest university within the English speaking world, the University of Oxford. The university is globally known for its academic high status and is one of the leading academic establishments worldwide. The buildings that make up the university structure are incredible in their architecture and are authentic in appearance.Oxford is situated in the South East region of England and is the county town of Oxfordshire. The city is most famously recognised for housing the oldest… Continue reading

The world’s leading travel and Tourism Journal, “Conde Nast Traveler”, ranked India amongst top 4 preferred holiday destinations in the world! There are number of factors responsible for the growth of Indian tourism at global level. India is a peaceful country without any political disturbance except for few destinations where a tourist is required to get special permission from local authority to enter into that area. The country has a federal structure with elected Governments in States. There are 28 states and 7 Union Territories administered directly by the Central Government. There is healthy competition of tour