8 Ancient Ruins You Need To Visit Now

Because who hasn't dreamt of being Indiana Jones?

1. Ta Prohm Temple (Cambodia)

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They filmed parts of Tomb Raider here.

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Ta Prohm was built in the 12th and 13th centuries. There is apparently a big debate over one of the carvings that looks like a stegosaurus. Maybe they were the first dino experts!

2. Ephesus (Turkey)

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Ephesus was built in the 10th century BC and was the third largest city of Roman Asia Minor.

3. Corfe Castle (UK)

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Corfe Castle was built in the 11th century.

4. Ayutthaya (Thailand)

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The city of Ayutthaya was founded by King U Thong in 1350.

5. Ellora Caves (India)

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The Ellora Caves were built between the 5th and 10th centuries as a symbol of harmony between religions. There are 34 caves comprised of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain origins.

6. Guge Kingdom (Tibet)

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These are the remnants of the Guge Kingdom in Tibet.

7. Wat Phu (Laos)

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A ruined Khmer temple from the 11th century. It is currently used as Buddhist place of worship.

8. Bagan (Myanmar)

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Bagan is an ancient Myanmar city that still has over 2200 temples remaining. You definitely will not run out of things to see here.