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| − | An '''archaeological site''' is a place with physical evidence of past human activity. Such sites might be from pre-history as well as history; even remnants from modern times count as archaeological sites.
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| − | The [[leave no trace]] principle is mandatory for these places. Legal consequences for trespassing in closed areas, damaging remnants, or removing artifacts, might be harsh. Respect local authorities.
| + | An '''archaeological site''' is any place with physical evidence of past human activity. Such sites might be from pre-history as well as history; even remnants from modern times can count as archaeological sites. |
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| − | Some archaeological sites give opportunities for tourists to take part in excavations. | + | The [[leave-no-trace]] principle is mandatory for these places. Legal consequences for trespassing in closed areas, damaging remnants, or removing artifacts, might be harsh. Respect local authorities. |
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| | + | Some archaeological sites give opportunities for tourists to take part in excavations. Other sites have developed into [[tourist trap]]s, where commerce is dominant above the genuine experience. |
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| | + | If an archaeological site is still inhabited, it is an [[Old Town]]. |
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| | ===Europe=== | | ===Europe=== |
| − | * [[Athens]], Greece | + | * Greece: [[Athens/Acropolis]], [[Olympia]], [[Knossos]], [[Rhodos]] |
| − | * [[Rome]], Italy | + | * Italy: [[Rome/Colosseo]], [[Pompeii]] |
| − | * [[Stonehenge]], England | + | * United Kingdom: [[Stonehenge]] |
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| | ===Middle East=== | | ===Middle East=== |
| − | * [[Ephesus]], Turkey | + | * Turkey: [[Ephesus]], [[Troy]] |
| − | * [[Troy]], Turkey | + | * Iraq: [[Babylon]] |
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| | ===Africa=== | | ===Africa=== |
| − | * [[Carthage]], Tunisia | + | * Tunisia: [[Carthage]] |
| − | * [[Giza]], Egypt | + | * Egypt: [[Giza]], [[Abu Simbel]] |
| | + | * Malia: [[Timbuktu]] |
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| | ===Asia=== | | ===Asia=== |
| − | * [[Angkor Wat]], Cambodia | + | * Cambodia: [[Angkor Wat]] |
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| | ===Americas=== | | ===Americas=== |
| − | * [[Tikal]], Mexico | + | * Guatemala: [[Tikal]] |
| | + | * United States: [[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]], [[Moundsville]], [[Ohio prehistoric sites]] |
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| | ==See also== | | ==See also== |
| − | * [[Urban Exploration]] | + | * [[Architecture]] |
| | + | * [[Urbex]] |
| | * [[World Heritage]] | | * [[World Heritage]] |
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| | [[Category:Travel topics]] | | [[Category:Travel topics]] |
Some archaeological sites give opportunities for tourists to take part in excavations. Other sites have developed into tourist traps, where commerce is dominant above the genuine experience.
