This pack adds new graphical national monuments to the already stunning Europa Universalis IV map.
Hagia Sophia:
The Hagia Sophia traces its origins to the year 4th century, with the
current structure being constructed in the 6th century. Originally a
Greek Orthodox basilica, it was rebuilt as a Mosque in 1460 following
fall of Constantinople.
Stone Henge:
One of the most famous monuments of prehistoric times is the
Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. Consisting of over a hundred stones of
various sizes, the most distinct feature is the central stone ring,
built over 4000 years ago.
Buddha Statues:
In the Bamwam valley in Afghanistan, two Great Buddha statues have
been carved into the mountain side. Built in the 6th century, the two
great statues stood for centuries before they were destroyed in 2001.
Machu Picchu:
Located on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley in Peru, Machu
Picchu (meaning Old Peak in Quechua) was built by the Inca in 1450 and
abandoned just over 100 years later. Mostly unknown to the western world
until 1911, it is now considered one of the most important icons of the
Inca civilization.
Chichen Itza:
The Temple of Kukulkan, commonly refered to as El Castillo (The
Castle) is the most prominent building of the Chichen Itza. Built in the
7th century, the site was the center of one of the largest cities of
the Maya civilization, until the conquest by the Spanish in 1530s.
The Parthenon:
The famous Greek Athenian temple was built between 447 to 438 BC. In
the 5th century AD, it was converted into a Christian church and so it
remained until the conquest by the Ottomans in the 1460s, when it was
rebuilt as a mosque. The ruins of today is the result of an ammo dump
exploding in 1687, severely damaging the building.
Petra:
The ancient city of Petra (Al-Batra in Arabic) was the capital of the
Nabataeans. The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture. The city
is also known as the Rose City, from the color of the stone out of which
it is carved.
The Forbidden City:
Located in the centre of Beijing, China, the Forbidden City was the
Imperial Palace of the Ming Dynasty. The vast complex covers 720,000 m²
and consists of almost a thousand buildings.
Easter Island Statues:
The Moai, or mo'ai are a group of 887 statues on the Easter Island
carved by the Rapa Nui people between the years 1250 and 1500. Although
often refered to as the Easter Islands Heads, the statues are in fact
full body carvings, but with overly large heads due to the beliefs in
the sanctity of the heads.
Himeji Castle:
Dating back to 1333, the Himeji castle was built by Akamatsu
Norimura. Significantly remodeled throughout the years, the castle is
today a network of 83 buildings and is one of the largest surviving
castles of the Japanese feudal era.
Tenochtitlan:
The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was located on an island in Lake
Texcoco. Founded in 1325, it was one of the three city-states that made
up the Aztek Triple Alliance, also known as the Aztek Empire. The city
was captured by the Spanish in 1521 and was razed by the order of Herman
Cortés.
