Taj Mahal Archives - 203Challenges https://www.203challenges.com/tag/taj-mahal/ Travel the World. Explore Your Inner Self. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:42:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 https://www.203challenges.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-fav_32-32x32.png Taj Mahal Archives - 203Challenges https://www.203challenges.com/tag/taj-mahal/ 32 32 126188389 Three places to go to feel like an ancient king or pharaoh https://www.203challenges.com/three-places-to-go-to-feel-like-an-ancient-king-or-pharaoh/ https://www.203challenges.com/three-places-to-go-to-feel-like-an-ancient-king-or-pharaoh/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:53:00 +0000 https://www.203challenges.com/?p=7547 The challenge: Travel the world to feel like an ancient royalty Ok, because of some weird misunderstanding, you weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth. This, however, shouldn’t stop you from feeling like a ruler – regardless of whether you prefer the strict Norwegians or the more free-spirited residents of Tonga to be […]

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Ok, because of some weird misunderstanding, you weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth. This, however, shouldn’t stop you from feeling like a ruler – regardless of whether you prefer the strict Norwegians or the more free-spirited residents of Tonga to be your subjects. When you head for a walk through your lands, don’t forget your crown and scepter so that people can recognize you easily.

Here are some of the legendary places you can visit around the world to feel like a royalty.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal | Pixabay

When you are in an exquisite ivory-white marble mausoleum, which looks more like a castle, you know that kings can love too. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal out of grief for his beloved Mumtaz, who died in childbirth. Today the place breaks all records in marriage proposals and the waiting time to take a photo. If you plan to visit Agra to see the mystic Taj Mahal, find some of the best luxurious hotels in Agra here.

The Pyramids of Giza

The Giza Pyramids | © Maria Angelova/ 203challenges

Standing before the Great Pyramid of Giza near Cairo, you’re transported back to the era of Pharaoh Khufu, the monument’s original patron. Despite the passage of millennia, which has seen this architectural marvel lose around 10 meters (33 feet) to erosion, its grandeur remains undiminished. The pyramid’s once-polished white limestone casing, designed to signal its occupant’s importance from afar, still whispers of ancient prestige. As you wander, the Sphinx looms into view, its weathered visage a silent guardian over the timeless tombs.

Your journey into the heart of Egypt continues. Venture to the Valley of the Kings, where the saga of Egyptian royalty continues, albeit with a cautionary note about the legendary Curse of the Pharaohs—disturb their peace at your peril.

In weaving these experiences into a seamless tapestry of adventure and discovery, Inside Egypt emerges as the premier architect of Egyptian travel experiences. Their expertise ensures that every moment of your journey is not just a step through ancient lands but a leap into the pages of history, making your Egyptian escapade unforgettable.

The Terracotta Army and the first Chinese emperor

Horses from the Teracotta Army | Photo credit: Jeff, PJ and Taiki/Flickr

The first Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang wasn’t very democratic, he burnt thousands of books and buried people alive. However, he had the fixed idea, which came to him at the age of 13, of building a huge tomb. The emperor was afraid of death and throughout his whole life he would seek from sorcerers the secret of immortality. Obviously, he didn’t succeed, but his Mausoleum near Xian was found in 1974. Inside he is guarded by the famous terracotta army.

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