What ancient cities should tourists visit in India

Traveling back in time is quite possible in those places that have preserved ancient architecture and are the embodiment of history. In India, travelers can find many interesting places that serve to show how ancient civilizations lived.

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Ujjain

It is a "city of temples" and a pilgrimage center located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The city of Ujjain is one of the oldest cities in India, whose history dates back to 700 BC.

Madurai

Madurai is known as the city centered on the 17th century Meenakshi Amman temple. The city has a special cultural significance due to its history, in particular, it has served as a center of culture and trade for over 2,500 years.

Varanasi

Varanasi or Kashi is one of the oldest cities in India, dating back to 800 BC. It is located on the banks of the Ganges River and is a holy place for Shivaites. However, in addition to Indians, this city is also a pilgrimage center for foreign tourists.

Patna

The city of Patna in the state of Bihar was formerly called Pataliputra and was the capital of the Mauryan and Gupta dynasties. It was from this 2000-year-old city that the spread of Buddhism began. In addition, the famous Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhatti lived and died here.

Puri

This city is located in the state of Odisha and is better known as a city for the Char Dham pilgrimage due to the Jagannath Temple. It also has over 2000 years of history and can be called a center of faith and culture.