Underrated Historical Attractions Around the World that Deserve a Visit

If you're looking for historic monuments that are more unique, here are some underrated attractions that are a bit less touristy but just as rich in history. 

Temple of Artemis Brauronia, Attica, Greece 

It goes without saying that Greece has some of the best historical attractions and archaeological sites in the world. In fact, the mythology and culture of Ancient Greece have become so widely recognised, explored, and enjoyed that they have long since inspired a wide range of different media, and been a mainstay of pop culture.

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Although Ancient Greece is widely popular, there are some historical attractions that are often overlooked for their more famous counterparts – and just one of these is the Temple of Artemis Brauronia. Built in 500 BC, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Artemis, who had links with hunting, chastity, the moon, and the wilderness. Worshippers – mainly women – would come to the temple to pray for fertility and healthy childbirth. A sister-site was then built on the Acropolis, which spawned a festival procession between the two sites every four years. 

End of Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK 

When you visit Hadrian's Wall, no doubt you'll be directed to Birdoswold, Vindolanda, or Housesteads Roman Forts. However, Segedunum Roman Fort has a fascinating and complex history that sheds insights into the Roman occupation of Northumbria. The Romans used the landmark of the River Tyne as a natural barrier, working in tandem with the wall itself. At this time the end of the wall was Pons Aelius in modern-day Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. They then extended the wall in 127 AD to Wallsend, four miles east, which makes Segedunum the most easterly point of the construct.

At peak capacity, Segedunum could hold up to 600 troops, which is estimated to be around 120 cavalrymen and 480 infantry. It is estimated that the fort was occupied, even just by a minimal group of soldiers, right up until 410 AD when the Romans officially made their way out of Britain. Though there isn't much left of the wall or the fort thanks to some Victorian builders, walking on the site of Wallsend's wall's end is an experience in itself.

Dendera Temple Complex, Qena, Egypt 

So, you've heard of the Valley of the Kings, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, but that's not all Egypt has to offer. The Dendera, or Dandarah, temple complex is, in fact, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, despite being less visited by tourists than its counterparts. 

The 430,000-square-foot complex has ten areas of interest. Perhaps the most fascinating, however, is the Hathor Temple. Hathor's main gift as a goddess was healing, and giving good fortune with motherhood and fertility, and is depicted as having the head of a cow. Both men and women worshipped Hathor at Dendera, particularly using the space as a site of pilgrimage, festivals, and processions. 

And there you have it – just a few historical attractions around the world that are highly underrated. If you're looking for something less touristy but just as historic, they make excellent additions to any bucket list.