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Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 03:35 PM
I was just reading an article of old/ancient structures and was trying to figure what the oldest place I have ever visited before. :-k

I think the oldest structure I have ever been to in person is the Roman Forum when I took my first trip over to Europe many moons ago. I thought it was the Coliseum, but after looking, I saw that only dates back to the 1st century AD (being completed in 80 AD). The Roman Forum it appears dates back as far as the 7th century BC :shock: I really had no idea.

Where's the oldest place you have visited?

Joebob034
03-23-2011, 03:42 PM
I visited Stonehenge when I went to England. I think that's a little bit older than the St. Louis Arch.

redred
03-23-2011, 03:49 PM
I visited Stonehenge when I went to England..

think thats the same for me as well

Arkady Renko
03-23-2011, 03:55 PM
my parents took me to rome once when I wasn't even in school yet, but I have no recollection of my own from that holiday. The oldest stuff I can remember visiting would be various roman sites in spain and france, some of them dating back to the third century BC.

my favourites:

Pont du Gard and the Segovia aqueduct

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqueduct_of_Segovia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_du_Gard

PorkChopSandwiches
03-23-2011, 04:37 PM
Grand Canyon

Arkady Renko
03-23-2011, 04:38 PM
Grand Canyon

oh, right, good one. Did they ever find out who built it?

Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 04:54 PM
Grand Canyon

:slap:


oh, right, good one. Did they ever find out who built it?

Aliens? :-k

redred
03-23-2011, 05:04 PM
oh, right, good one. Did they ever find out who built it?

bigger one of these?

http://i.imgur.com/kmlh2.jpg

PorkChopSandwiches
03-23-2011, 05:05 PM
:dance:

beowulf
03-23-2011, 05:36 PM
bit vague on this one cos of the dates cos it hets a bit blurry cos they kept getting flattened and rebuilt over the ages

ive been here, ephesus in turkey....300+BC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus

and here.....carthage in tunisia....200+bc

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthage

btw...tunisia......biggest shit hole ive ever been to............id rather go self catering in baghdad!...............seriously, only place ive been to where on the plane coming back, as the wheels left the runway the whole plane cheered!

i had to look up el castillo in mexico................surprised that thats only 12 century AD...thought it was a lot older...stood on top of that ...not allowed to now apparently

Hal-9000
03-23-2011, 06:10 PM
the house belonging to that old blue haired bingo biddy I used to tap :oops:

Max
03-23-2011, 07:31 PM
Stonehenge

Now believed by many archaeologists to have possibly been erected early as 3000 BC

http://i.imgur.com/kpdJp.jpg

Hugh_Janus
03-23-2011, 07:36 PM
oldest is obviously stonehenge, but I've also been to a few 800-odd year old castles 'round here, went to have a wander around knossos. Went to the harbour where the colossus used to stand.... that's all I can remember off the top of my head :oops:

Noilly Pratt
03-23-2011, 08:23 PM
Stonehenge for still-standing (2400BC). Woodhenge (2300BC) for recreation of something slightly older than Stonehenge.

Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 09:55 PM
Looks like Stonehenge is the leader in the clubhouse at the moment. If I'm not mistaken, the only structure older than that (still standing) are the Pyramids of Giza I think :-k

Hal-9000
03-23-2011, 09:58 PM
Pyramids weigh in at at least 4000BC....they must be the oldest structures on Earth

minz
03-23-2011, 10:00 PM
Probably my Mother :huh:

minz
03-23-2011, 10:01 PM
She's an old relic/monument :huh:

beowulf
03-23-2011, 10:13 PM
Pyramids weigh in at at least 4000BC....they must be the oldest structures on Earth

the thread is about man built.................not alien built :nana::nana::nana:



:lol:

beowulf
03-23-2011, 10:15 PM
There are many different opinions about which is the oldest building in the world. The questions about antiquity of buildings or man-made structure can be presented in different ways. The term, oldest building can refer to remains of old structures, oldest buildings still being used, etc. The debate about where is the oldest building in the world would therefore continue without any concrete or true answer. Let us get into the details of which is the oldest building in the world.

Which is the Oldest Building in the World
It is a commonly accepted fact that temples of Malta are the oldest man-made structures found in the world. These temples from the Malta island of Mediterranean sea were unearthed in the year 1980. Construction of the temples was carried out with limestone slabs. These were built in a period around 3000 B.C. Although, the temples of Malta are considered as oldest, there are many more buildings and smaller structures that compel us to carry out much more research on the topic of oldest buildings. The information about how old is the oldest building in the world is answered from different perspectives in the paragraphs below.

Excavations in Eridu and Ur
In recent times, much older buildings (older than temples of Malta) have been discovered in today's 'Tell Abu Shahrain' of Iraq. The city of Tell Abu Shahrain was known as 'Eridu' in ancient times. Buildings excavated at this place date back to 5000 B.C. Old buildings are also found in a place called 'Ur' (today's Tell el-Mukayyar). A square-shaped temple in Ur which dates back to 4500 B.C. It was built by a Sumerian king who hailed from Aannipadda. Information about this temple was reported by Dr. C. Leonard Woolley, the director of the expedition jointly conducted by University of Pennsylvania Museum and British Museum. Temples and tombs of Hierakonpolis are from the period, 3600 B.C.

Oldest Building in the World Still in Use
The 'Hagar Qim' in Malta is probably the oldest structure that is still in use. It was built in 3000 B.C. i.e. at the same time when 'Stonehenge' was built. The 'Hagar Qim' is a megalithic temple complex. It is amongst 'unique architectural masterpieces' as recognized by the World Heritage Sites committee. There is a building named 'Pantheon' in Italy's capital city, Rome. It speaks a lot about the history of Italy. This building can be termed as the oldest man-made structure in continuous use after its construction (in 120 A.D.) The Roman Pantheon architecture can therefore, be considered as one of the best.

Buildings in France and Africa
The buildings and their descriptions provided in the above sections are not quite older if we consider the following examples. The buildings found in France are actually huts with fireplaces inside. Remains of the buildings (huts) found in this country show the outlines of buildings. Apart from the outlines, not much could be discovered about them. These structures are known to be from a period dating back to 120,000 B.C. In the continent of Africa, structures erected with stone blocks are older than these French huts. Circles of stone blocks found in Africa are very much older and date back to the period of 1,750,000 B.C; the African history and culture is therefore, much older.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/oldest-building-in-the-world.html

Hal-9000
03-23-2011, 10:17 PM
the thread is about man built.................not alien built :nana::nana::nana:



:lol:

are you on prescription meds??? :lol: if so, share please

Hal-9000
03-23-2011, 10:18 PM
Probably my Mother :huh:

BUUUURRRNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

*hint - you should at least say mother in law, for maximum effect :thumbsup:

minz
03-23-2011, 10:19 PM
BUUUURRRNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

*hint - you should at least say mother in law, for maximum effect :thumbsup:

I dont have a mother in law, a mother is bad enough :lol:

DemonGeminiX
03-23-2011, 10:26 PM
The oldest place I've been to is probably in Philadelphia.

:oops:

I don't get out very much.

Hal-9000
03-23-2011, 10:27 PM
The oldest place I've been to is probably in Philadelphia.

:oops:

I don't get out very much.

well I'm glad you stepped up first :lol: The oldest for me is probably Fort Calgary....and I live there! :oops:

DemonGeminiX
03-23-2011, 10:30 PM
well I'm glad you stepped up first :lol: The oldest for me is probably Fort Calgary....and I live there! :oops:

Misery loves company. :lol:

Hal-9000
03-23-2011, 10:32 PM
I've seen lotsa pictures of old places :face:

Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 10:33 PM
The oldest place I've been to is probably in Philadelphia.

:oops:

I don't get out very much.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Dei_%28Old_Swedes%27%29_Church_National_His toric_Site

:-k

DemonGeminiX
03-23-2011, 10:38 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Dei_%28Old_Swedes%27%29_Church_National_His toric_Site

:-k

I can't recall but I more than likely have visited there. It's in South Philly, where I used to live and my parents used to take my siblings and I out to all the old historic places all the time when I was little.

AntZ
03-23-2011, 11:05 PM
I've been all over the ancient sites in Mexico, especially in the Yucatán!

Both of these only date back to about 100+ A.D.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uxmal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichen_Itza

But Teotihuacan is a mystery! I've seen conflicting dates, there have been documentaries on the History Channel that say some parts of the city are of an unknown origin and time frame.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuac%C3%A1n


But around Europe, I've been to Roman ruins everywhere! From the Greek islands to Spain, and I've been all over Rome.

Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 11:07 PM
I've been all over the ancient sites in Mexico, especially in the Yucatán!

Both of these only date back to about 100+ A.D.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uxmal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichen_Itza

But Teotihuacan is a mystery! I've seen conflicting dates, there have seen documentaries on the History Channel that say some parts of the city are of an unknown origin and time frame.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuac%C3%A1n


But around Europe, I've been to Roman ruins everywhere! From the Greek islands to Spain, and I've been all over Rome.

As much as I would rather never go to Mexico, I would love to go and visit the ruins there

Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 11:08 PM
the thread is about man built.................not alien built :nana::nana::nana:



:lol:

They are landing site for the Goa'uld :outtahere:

Foxdana
03-23-2011, 11:23 PM
I think Hadrian's Wall is the oldest structure I've ever been to!

Max
03-23-2011, 11:24 PM
They are landing site for the Goa'uld :outtahere:

but Lancie...the system lords are all dead now. Lord Ba'al was the last one to bite the dust :rip:

AntZ
03-23-2011, 11:55 PM
As much as I would rather never go to Mexico, I would love to go and visit the ruins there

I sort of lucked out! I was there back in 1985, that was when the biggest fear was the possibility of getting pick-pocketed or your camera getting stolen. Now, you'll be lucky if your can return with your head still attached to your body!


I am actually very disappointed! I would love to see the sites of Egypt, but after moving here and since the wars, just the fact that an American being attacked would give some dickless murderer the incentive to get world fame. I'll pass!

Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 11:58 PM
I think Hadrian's Wall is the oldest structure I've ever been to!

I would love to see that :thumbsup:


but Lancie...the system lords are all dead now. Lord Ba'al was the last one to bite the dust :rip:

They'll be back [-(

Teh One Who Knocks
03-23-2011, 11:58 PM
I sort of lucked out! I was there back in 1985, that was when the biggest fear was the possibility of getting pick-pocketed or your camera getting stolen. Now, you'll be lucky if your can return with your head still attached to your body!


I am actually very disappointed! I would love to see the sites of Egypt, but after moving here and since the wars, just the fact that an American being attacked would give some dickless murderer the incentive to get world fame. I'll pass!

Yeah, same here about the pyramids. I'd love to go and see them in person, but it doesn't look like that will be a possibility any time soon :wha:

Goofy
03-24-2011, 12:03 AM
I visited Hal's house once :)








































:banana:

Goofy
03-24-2011, 12:05 AM
I would love to see that :thumbsup:


Not much to see tbh, most of it is gone and what's left of it aint exactly an impenetrable fortress :lol:

DemonGeminiX
03-24-2011, 12:13 AM
They'll be back [-(

:nono:

Only in reruns.

Teh One Who Knocks
03-24-2011, 12:17 AM
:nono:

Only in reruns.

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-stargate003.gif

redred
03-24-2011, 08:42 AM
I visited Hal's house once :)

:banana:

did you manage to find a time date on that carpet?

St. George
03-24-2011, 10:11 AM
If Malta is the oldest, then them if we went to any of the temples but the only church like buildings I recall there were the Mosta Rotunda church where a bomb went through the ceiling during WWII and didn't explode. Also went to a "Ta Pinu" church on Gozo I think. They didn't seem too old so obviously not them.

Failing that, If reading the above verfies anything then The Forum in Rome.

Godfather
03-24-2011, 04:28 PM
There was an ancient wall in London we saw, not far from the Tower of London. Think it was the London Wall built in 700BC

I saw the battlefield from the Battle of Hastings (1066AD) in East Sussex... that one was awesome to me because of how monumental that battle was to modern history... not that exciting to see though :lol:

Notre Dame broke ground a century later so that's a close third I guess.

Southern Belle
03-28-2011, 06:40 PM
Probably Bambergh Castle in Northumberland UK

Hikari Kisugi
03-28-2011, 09:53 PM
Newgrange, I suppose.


Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument located in County Meath, on the eastern side of Ireland, about one kilometre north of the River Boyne. An example of a megalithic passage tomb mound, Newgrange was built between circa 3100 and 2900 BC, during the Neolithic period, in order to house the remains of the dead. It has also been speculated that it had some form of religious significance, particularly in regards to an afterlife, because it is aligned with the rising sun on the winter solstice, which floods the tomb with light. It is in fact just one monument within the Neolithic Brú na Bóinne complex, alongside the similar passage tomb mounds of Knowth and Dowth, and as such is a part of the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site. Newgrange also shares many similarities with other Neolithic constructions around Western Europe, such Maeshowe tomb in Orkney, Scotland and the Bryn Celli Ddu site in Wales.

At midday, on the shortest day of the year only, light shines through a small opening in the rock, and illuminates a burial mound.
Funky :) and not bad for a once a year timepiece which dates back 5000 years.

Southern Belle
03-28-2011, 10:08 PM
Newgrange, I suppose.



At midday, on the shortest day of the year only, light shines through a small opening in the rock, and illuminates a burial mound.
Funky :) and not bad for a once a year timepiece which dates back 5000 years.
very cool