Sam W. Lee teaches at Harvard Medical School as an associate professor. He also serves as the associate director of the nearby Cutaneous Biology Research Center, operated by Massachusetts General Hospital. When he finds time away from work, Sam W. Lee enjoys traveling. He is especially fond of visiting historical sites of note.
Many of the world's oldest and most influential historical sites are open or partially open to tourists. If you enjoy world history, consider visiting one of the following historical sites on your next vacation.
- Angkor Wat in Cambodia. This 12th-century temple, built by King Suryavaraman II, is a prime example of Khmer-era architecture. The beautiful edifices draw many tourists, so it is best to visit early or late in the day.
- Stonehenge in England. More than 3,000 years old, this well-known monument is full of mysteries. Scholars know that the stones comprising the structure came from Wales, but they do not know how they got to their present location or why they were placed there. A fence prevents visitors from walking inside the circle of stones, but the view is still worth a trip.
- Petra in Jordan. Formerly the capital of the Nabataean Empire for more than 500 years, this 6th-century BC wonder was carved directly into a sandstone cliff. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and very welcoming to tourists.
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