Myanmar, Pagan, Aerial view over ruins at dawn .

Greece, Dodecanese, Kos, Kamari, Fifth century ruins.

Greece, Attica, Athens, tourists on rocks below the acropolis overlooking odeon of herodes atticus and city.

Peru, Cusco Department, Machu Picchu, Partial view over the ruins Huanya Picchu mountain peak in background.

Egypt, El Kharga, Ruins of mud brick Christian Cementary.

India, Karnataka, Hampi, The Lotus Mahal in the Zenana enclosure in ruins of ancient Hindu capital.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan, Ruins above Bamiyan Valley.

France, Normandy, Seine Maritime, Jumieges Abbey, Exterior of 11th century ruins.

France, Normandy, Seine-Maritime, Rouen, View towards Rouen docks and the River Seine from ruins of Robert the Devils Castle.

Indonesia, Java, Central, Borobudur Temple ruins, Buddhist monument constructed in the 9th century AD.

Indonesia, Java , Central, Borobudur Temple ruins, Buddhist monument constructed in the early 9th century latticed stupas on the upper circular terraces.

Indonesia, Java, Central, Borobudur Temple ruins. Buddhist monument constructed in the early 9th century latticed stupas on the upper circular terraces, Mount Merapi in the distance.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, Baths of Septimus Severus.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, paths through Domus Flavia.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, paths through Domus Flavia.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, Farnese Gardens, views from the gardens onto the Forum with the Temple of Romulus.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, House of Augustus, vaulted ceiling painting.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, House of Augustus, wall painting.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, Palatine Museum, statue Muse Tipo Dresda, Roman copy of Greek statue.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, Palatine Museum, wall painting of Apollo.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, Palatine Museum, bust of Nero.

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, Palatine Museum, bust of Nero.

Italy, Lazio, Ostia Antica, mosaics from the Baths of Neptune.

Italy, Lazio, Ostia Antica, mosaics from the Baths of Neptune.