25 man-made wonders from the past that can boggle the mind (26 photos)

In the past, people have created many amazing things that everyone should see with their own eyes at least once in their life. However, traveling takes a lot of time and money, and is not always available. Luckily, we have the Internet.





1. Crossness Sewage Pumping Station



A Victorian gem in London, England. Built in 1865.

2. Pimburatteva Tank in Sri Lanka, a testament to ancient hydraulic engineering





The structure was built during the reign of King Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.

3. "Disenchantment" (Disinganno), or simply "sculpture with a net"



A masterpiece by the 18th century Italian sculptor Francesco Quirolo. The master worked on it for seven years.

4. The Dying Lion sculpture in the Swiss city of Lucerne, one of the most famous monuments in the world



It is dedicated to the valor of the Swiss Guards who died resisting the storming of the Tuileries Palace on the day of the uprising on August 10, 1792.

5. Shah-e-Cheragh Mausoleum (Mirror Mosque), Shiraz, Iran



It was built in the 14th century during the reign of Tashi Khatun. "Shah-e-Cheragh" in Persian means "Lord of Light".

6. The largest Roman mosaic in the world (836 sq. m) is in Antakya, Turkey



It was found during the construction of a hotel. Now its basement houses a huge archaeological museum.

7. "Mephistopheles and Margarita" is a 19th-century wooden double sculpture depicting two characters from Goethe's play "Faust"



On one side of the statue is a man, on the other is a woman. Behind the sculpture is a mirror that allows one to see both images at the same time. The meaning of the sculpture is the confrontation between good and evil. It is located in the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India.

8. Prague Astronomical Clock (1410), the oldest working astronomical clock in the world



The clock not only shows the time, but also displays the date, zodiac signs and important astronomical information. Its complex design and impeccable mechanics are a testament to the high craftsmanship and deep understanding demonstrated by its creators.

9. Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey



Built by Sultan Ahmed I in 1609-1616.

10. Luxor, Egypt



11. Victory Monument located at Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India



The tower is dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu and was built by the Hindu Rajput king Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 1448 CE. to commemorate his victory over the Malwa army led by Mahmud Khilji at the Battle of Sarangpur.

12. The Abbey Library of St. Gall, Switzerland



This library houses 2,100 manuscripts from the 8th to the 15th centuries and 1,650 incunabula, codices, ancient books and engravings. Its collection numbers around 160,000 books.

13. Door lock by Frank Koralewski (1872-1941). Made in 1911, covered with gold, silver and bronze



14. Our ancestors had a sense of humor... And talent! Abbey of Sainte-Foy, circa 1050



15. Medici Chapel, Florence, Italy



16. Gothic spiral staircase made from a single piece of wood. Lednice Chateau, Czech Republic, 1851



17. Newgrange - a Neolithic tomb about 5,200 years old, was built in 3200 BC



18. Alabaster ship from the tomb of Tutankhamun, 14th century BC era



In ancient Egyptian tradition, a ship represented a journey to the afterlife.

19. Devil's Bridge. A stunning medieval stone bridge in Borgo a Mozzano, Tuscany, Italy



Built in the 11th century, this bridge sits on the banks of the Serchio River and is famous for its picturesque arch and local legends. According to folklore, its construction was associated with the devil, who was tricked by the townspeople into completing the bridge under a pact. According to the terms of the pact, the soul of the first person to cross the bridge would become the devil's property. However, historical records indicate that the bridge was built to facilitate travel and trade in the region.

20. Sagrada Familia. Gaudi's masterpiece in Barcelona, ​​Spain



21. Petra, Jordan



22. Al-Hajarakh. A mountain village in the Haraz Mountains of Yemen, known for its stunning stone architecture. Situated on top of a cliff



23. Pyramids of Meroe. There are over 200 pyramids in Sudan, some of which are 5,000 years old



This is a large collection of Nubian pyramids spanning three cemeteries near the ancient city of Meroe. The pyramids of Meroe belong to the later phase of the Kingdom of Kush and were the burial places of Kushite monarchs, other members of the royal family, and important officials and dignitaries.

24. Chateau du Saillan, a thousand-year-old castle-fortress in the Auvergne region of Central France



25. Palace of King Ardashir I, founder of the Sassanid Persian Empire, built around 224 AD