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11/11/2024

Sarv-e Abarkuh, a majestic cypress tree located in Abarkuh City, Yazd Province, Iran, is estimated to be between 4000 and 5000 years old, making it the oldest living tree in Asia and possibly also the oldest living organism on the entire Asian continent.

The tree, a major tourist attraction with a height of 25 metres and a perimeter of 11.5 metres.
Check out this aerial view of the pyramid of Kukulkán at Chichén Itzá that you don’t normally see.

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11/06/2024

🏰 Château de Wangenbourg
🇫🇷 France
The Château de Wangenbourg is a ruined castle in the commune of Wangenbourg-Engenthal in the Bas-Rhin département of France.
In 1504, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilien I, having vanquished the Prince-elector, Philipp, in the war of succession of Bavaria, confiscated the castle from the Lords of Wangen, cousins Hans and Stephan von Wangen, for the favor to count Tiestein, who himself gave it to the Archbishop of Strasbourg, Wilhelm III von Hohnstein, in 1516. Nevertheless, a branch of descendants of the von Wangens, Georg and Hartmann, continued to occupy the castle. Between 1535 and 1550, they reconstructed their logis in the Renaissance style.
From 1578, the Archbishop of Strasbourg and the lords of Wangen disputed property rights concerning the castle. The Wangens were expelled in 1578, but re-established their rights in 1595. In 1680, the castle was occupied by French troops. In 1702, it was in ruins.
Restoration of the castle started at the beginning of the 20th century, and again in 1931. The footbridge in the photograph was constructed in 1961 to replace the old drawbridge.

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11/06/2024

Castel Sant'Angelo 🏰
Italy 🇮🇹
• The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.

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11/06/2024

No, this is NOT an AI image. This is the massif Segovia aqueduct, constructed during the reign of Emperor Trajan between AD 98 and 117, which stands as a testament to the ingenuity of Roman engineering. Remarkably preserved, this monumental structure spans 2,388 feet and rises with 165 arches, each exceeding 30 feet in height. Uniquely, it is assembled from around 24,000 dark Guadarrama granite blocks, laid without any mortar, showcasing the precision and durability of ancient…

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11/06/2024

High in the Italian Apennines at an elevation of 1,460 meters (4,790 feet), Rocca Calascio stands as one of Italy’s highest fortresses, a breathtaking medieval stronghold dating back to the 10th century. Originally a single watchtower, it was later expanded in the 13th century into a full fortress, complete with towering walls and cylindrical towers. This strategic vantage point overlooked vital trade routes, especially during the era of wool trading. Despite enduring devastating earthquakes in 1461 and 1703, its rugged ruins remain remarkably well-preserved. A favorite for filmmakers, Rocca Calascio’s haunting beauty has been featured in movies like Ladyhawke and The Name of the Rose.

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11/05/2024

Nefertiti Bust- the perfection of imperfection

The Nefertiti Bust is a painted stucco-coated limestone bust of Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of Egyptian king Akhenaten The work is believed to have been crafted in 1345 B.C. by Thutmose because it was found in his workshop in Amarna, Egypt It is one of the most-copied works of ancient Egypt. Nefertiti has become one of the most famous women of the ancient world and an icon of feminine beauty.

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The bust was found on 6 December 1912 at Amarna by the German Oriental Company (Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft – DOG), led by German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt. It was found in what had been the workshop of the sculptor Thutmose, along with other unfinished busts of Nefertiti. Borchardt's diary provides the main written account of the find; he remarks, "Suddenly we had in our hands the most alive Egyptian artwork. You cannot describe it with words. You must see it .

A 1924 document found in the archives of the German Oriental Company recalls a 20 January 1913 meeting between Borchardt and a senior Egyptian official to discuss the division of the archeological finds of 1912 between Germany and Egypt. According to the secretary of the German Oriental Company (who was the author of the document and who was present at the meeting), Borchardt "wanted to save the bust for us , Borchardt is suspected of having concealed the bust's real value, although he denied doing so .

While Philipp Vandenberg describes the coup as adventurous and beyond comparison , Time magazine lists it among the "Top 10 Plundered Artifacts , Borchardt showed the Egyptian official a photograph of the bust "that didn't show Nefertiti in her best light". The bust was wrapped up in a box when Egypt's chief antiques inspector, Gustave Lefebvre, came for inspection. The document reveals that Borchardt claimed the bust was made of gypsum to mislead Lefebvre. The German Oriental Company blames the negligence of Lefebvre and points out that the bust was at the top of the exchange list and says the deal was done fairly.

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11/05/2024

Frýdlant Castle and Château or Zamek Frýdlant, Frýdlant, Liberec, Czech Republic

The Frýdlant Castle complex consists of the Gothic Castle with a high tower and a Renaissance Château.
The first written mention of Frýdlant is from 1278, when Rulko of Birbstein, also called Rudolf of Bieberstein, purchased the castle and surrounding land from the king.
It passed to various owners over the centuries.
In the 16th century, the original Medieval castle was extended to a Renaissance château.
The castle includes the Chapel of Saint Anne, the Knights' Hall, rooms for the count and countess and a working kitchen.

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11/05/2024

The Gate of Angkor Thom in Cambodia is not just an entrance but a portal back in time, adorned with intricate carvings that speak volumes about the Khmer Empire's artistic and architectural prowess. Each detail in the stone narrates a part of a story from centuries ago. Who might have passed through this gate, and what were their stories?

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11/05/2024

Abandoned building in the middle of the mountain.

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11/05/2024

Re calendar dedicated to calculating years did not exist in ancient Iraq, as is the case in the current era, where the calendar account in Iraq was calculated according to the period of the king’s rule. Therefore, most of the dates and periods of the rule of kings are estimated
Source: Old Iraq book
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11/05/2024

A rock formation shaped like an eye in the red rocks of the Valley of Fire, Nevad

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11/05/2024

Fudewan Village, located in Fanshan Town, Cangnan County, is a village that has emerged and prospered due to alum mining and refining in history. It has three gold business cards of provincial cultural protection unit, famous Chinese historical and cultural village and ancient Chinese village. The village has a number of cultural relics protection units, such as ancient alum refining sites, miners’ stone houses and ancient houses. It is also the “sketching base” of the Chinese Academy of Arts. Ancient streets, Gugong temples, ancient dwellings, ancient caves, ancient roads, folk museums, the cultural exhibitions of Zhu Family, small family parks, exhibitions of the heroes and martyrs, etc. in the village are built along the mountain. They are typical dwellings in the mountain, streets and alleys in southern Zhejiang and are well-preserved in pattern. They have distinctive vernacular architectural characteristics and also witnessed the typical industrial heritage of the development history of alum industry from ancient times to modern times.

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