These parks keep in preservations cultural and historical features, and the archaeological features depict life in the ancient times.
Many natural parks which are loved worldwide are also blessed with ancient historical wonders. These parks conserve cultural and historical features as well as archaeological features that describe life in ancient times. Here, we are going to talk about some of the popular national parks that depict this rich ancient history.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park,Mumbai, Maharashtra,India
Established: 1996 though the Kanheri Caves are pre-historic in origin
Historic Importance: Kanheri Caves are among the oldest and the ancient ones in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, dating from the first century BCE to the ninth century CE. These basalt caves had remained an important center for Buddhist teaching. Early Buddhist monastic life and art are portrayed by the intricate carvings and the stupas in these caves. It is in Mumbai and the park itself is a green patch in this concrete jungle.
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado USA (Declared: 1906)
Cultural Significance: Mesa Verde is a known site which has been preserved to represent the cliff dwelling of Ancestral Puebloans like the Cliff Palace and Balcony House. There are more than 5,000 archaeological sites with the 600 cliff houses built between 600 and 1300 AD. Visitors can behold and admire those great examples of superb architecture while learning about life in the Ancestral Puebloans', who called this earth home before the arrival of European settlers, who farmed, hunted, and gathered.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee and North Carolina USA(Year:1934)
Historic Value: It is also very famous because of its historic value apart from the biodiversity. Many structures are also visible here that are as old as middle 19th to early 20th century structures including old houses, churches, and schools. This area was originally inhabited by several Native Americans, including the Cherokee Nation. The park is an open-air museum preserving Appalachian life and culture with a trail that includes commendation of archaeological features and ancient ceremonial grounds and burial mounds.
Canaima National Park, Gran Sabana region Venezuela (Established:1962)
Historical Significance: This can be described as Canaima National Park, having table-top mountains and falls, such as the world-famous Angel Falls. Although very famous for the natural values, it is also the region in which the culture of the indigenous people dominates, such as the Pemon. Such people are bonded by their traditions, myths, and land bond. Cultural tourism will offer insight into the indigenous people.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Established: 1985 (originally as Ayers Rock-Mount Olga National Park)
Cultural Significance: Uluru (Ayers Rock) is an important tourist destination and has cultural and natural values to the local people, the Anangu. The park also has petroglyphs depicting creation and other ancestral figures that are thousands of years old. For instance, tourists may walk through the base of Uluru.