There are many historic places around the world that can be both breathtaking and hard to believe due to their unique features or stunning architecture.

Here are 10 such historic places that might surprise you

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, Peru

Petra, Jordan

Petra, Jordan

Stonehenge, England

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island, Chile

Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Alhambra, Spain

Alhambra, Spain

Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan, Myanmar

Derinkuyu Underground City, Turkey

These historic places highlight the incredible achievements of past civilizations and the remarkable architecture that has stood the test of time.