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Landmarks - Abu Simbel
ABU SIMBEL WHEN PHARAOH RAMSES II CARVED TWO TEMPLES OUT OF SOLID ROCK AT A SITE ON THE WEST BANK OF THE NILE, THE SUN GODS AMUN-RA AND RA-HORAKHTE BLESSED THEM WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF LIGHT. SOUTH OF ASWAN IN THE LAND OF NUBIA, THEY ARE...
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Landmarks - The Leshan Buddha
THE LESHAN BUDDHA THE MINJIANG RIVER IN SHICHUAN PROVINCE IS HOME TO ONE OF CHINA S GREAT TREASURES, DA FO, THE LESHAN BUDDHA. 160 KILOMETERS FROM CHENGDU CITY, THE STATUE OF MAITREYA BUDDHA OVERLOOKS THE BEAUTIFUL CONFLUENCE OF THE...
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Landmarks - The Polata Palace
THE POTALA PALACE SOME BUILDINGS HAVE SIGNIFICANCE BEYOND THEIR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE. THE POTALA PALACE IN THE TIBETAN CAPITAL OF LHASA IS ONE. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS SITUATED AT A HEIGHT OF 12000 FT, NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND...
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Nemrut Dağ, Turkey's enigmatic temple tomb
Dive into the mystery of Nemrut Dağ, where colossal statues pay homage to a king and ancient gods.
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Preserving the World's Cultural and Natural Heritage
This video discusses the establishment of the United Nations and its offshoot UNESCO, which focuses on preserving cultural and natural heritage sites around the world. It highlights the successful relocation of an ancient temple in Egypt...
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¿Podemos CRECER sin límites?
El sistema económico actual se centra en un crecimiento constante, lo que lleva a la sobreexplotación de recursos y la creación de necesidades artificiales. A pesar de que hemos sabido de estos problemas durante décadas, no hemos tomado...
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Turkey, Ancient City Aphrodisias
Aphrodisias was the metropolis of the region and Roman province of Caria. White and blue grey Carian marble was extensively quarried from adjacent slopes in the Hellenistic and Roman periods, for building facades and sculptures. Marble...
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Italy, Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
The typical Italian Gothic building, the Cathedral of Florence, is dedicated to "Santa Maria del Fiore". The church was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio (c1245-1302) who considerably enlarged the existing religious structure. Finished...
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Portugal, Sintra - Castle of the Moors
The castle was constructed during the 8th and 9th centuries, during the period of Muslim Iberia, as the central place in a territory that was primarily agricultural, and which was necessary to protect its population. In 1031, after the...
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Spain, Tomar - Convent of Christ
The convent was founded by the Order of Poor Knights of the Temple (or Templar Knights) in 1118. Its construction continued until the final part of the 12th century with the construction of the oratory, in one of the angles of the...
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UNESCO honors ancient solar calendar made of 13 huge towers
The Chankillo site’s mysterious and fascinating collection of ancient ruins has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Bulgaria, Ivanovo Rock Monastery - Saint Mochael the Archangel
The monastery was founded in the 1220s by the monk Yoakim, who later became a Bulgarian patriarch. The Bulgarian tsars Yoan Asen __ (1218-1241), Yoan Alexander (1331-1371) and other representatives of the royal court, were among the...
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Ksar Mud House, Morocco: Discovering the Culture and Heritage
Ksar Mud House, Morocco part 3/3: This video showcases the cultural heritage and traditions of the people in Morocco's Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou. It highlights the significance of bread-making and carpet-weaving in their daily lives, and...
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Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Temple of Heracles
The Valley of the temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy....
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Ksar Mud House, Morocco: Preserving Centuries-Old Architecture
Ksar Mud House, Morocco part 2/3: The video discusses the importance of traditional mud builders in the restoration and preservation of the Kasana, a fortified city in the subtropical desert climate. The mud builders have been honing...
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Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples
The Valley of the temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy....
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Israel, Tel Megiddo Biblical site
During the biblical period Megiddo was one of the most important cities in the country. Its location allowed it to control the outlet of the Iron Valley (Wadi Ara) to the Jezreel Valley and the Via Maris (the Way of the Sea), an...
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Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Temple of Concordia
The Valley of the temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy....
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Greece, Patmos Island
According to a legend in Greek mythology, the island's original name was "Letois", after the goddess and huntress of deer Artemis, daughter of Leto. It was believed that Patmos came into existence thanks to her divine intervention. The...
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Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Temple of the Dioscuri
The Valley of the temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy....
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China, Beijing -The Forbidden City
Constructed from 1406 to 1420, the complex consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. The palace exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture, and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and...
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Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Temple of Juno Lacina
The Valley of the temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy....
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Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Akklesiasterion
The Valley of the temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy....