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Gates made of stone in the archaeological complex of Ingapirca - Cañar Province
For the cult of the Sun and attention the Incas Superiors to them existed the Akllahuasi or species of convents that concentrated young women, called "Virgins of the sun". His daily life was dedicated to service activities of the Important Incas, weaving and contemplation; They had no contact with the external environment. In the case of Ingapirca, its residences make up a very peculiar architectural unit, which is linked to the Temple and the Ceremonial Square through a narrow and rectilinear corridor whose ends end in beautiful double jamba trapezoidal doors, of which it remains, almost complete , that of the ceremonial square.
The orientation of this corridor is OE-NO / E-SE and it leads those who visit from the Ceremonial Square to another small internal kancha of the Akllahuasi, which as a terrace allows you to observe the Barranco, the Intihuayco and the entire valley on which you build the Temple of the Incas. From this site and following a labyrinth path you can enter the different residences and courtyards of this unit, but especially you reach the best preserved building of Ingapirca in which the niches are left (3 per side, 6 in the door and 7 at the bottom), the door, the original height of the walls, evidence of plastering, lintels and mooring stones for the roof. Thanks to this 10.95 m long by 5.45 m wide and 2.50 high ceilingless and 0.80 m thick walls, with evidence in situ, it has been possible to virtually rebuild all Ingapirca and interpret its architecture.
On the other hand, the akllahuasi corridor, after the latest archaeological astronomical investigations, has acquired a fundamental importance, as it would be the third and perhaps the most evident in Ingapirca (the first was in Pilaloma, the second among the Palaces) which, given its orientation, location and architectural details, allows to demonstrate with surprising precision the phenomenon of the summer solstice, that is to say on June 21 of each year in Ecuador.
The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) leads an unusual life defined by specialized acrobatic skills, unique nesting behaviors, and a "hoarder" mentality. It is the only bird in Europe capable of climbing down tree trunks headfirst, a feat made possible by its exceptionally strong feet and claws.
The nuthatch uses its, or an abandoned woodpecker's, nesting hole in a tree but frequently reduces the size of the entrance by plastering it with mud or clay. This acts as a security measure against predators and larger competitors.
While other tree-climbers like woodpeckers can only go up, the nuthatch can traverse trunks in any direction, often navigating headfirst down the bark.
They are known as "nature's little hoarders," storing seeds in various locations and, in a sign of high intelligence, remembering the location of hundreds of these caches.
Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) 5363_
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Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning.
With regards to tour comparison between this immense archeological site and the other significant archeological gem of Southeast Asia, the Angkor sites, this analogy may be helpful:
Angkor ruins are like a Chinese Lauriat banquet where food is presented in spectacular servings with a suspenseful wait between items which are hidden beneath curtains of forests. On the other hand, Bagan is served in Spanish Tapas style, the ingredients exposed to the customer and shown in small bite-size servings, with the next attraction close and visible at hand, in shorter intervals.
Another analogy between Angkor and Bagan Sites when distinguishing temple structures is through their stupa and spire shapes.
Artichokes and corncobs = Angkor while gourds and durians (or pineapple) = Bagan.
An example is gourd for Shwezigon Pagoda and durian for Ananda, Thatbyinnyu, and Mahabodi Temples. In another way of imagining, Bagan temples are like topped with inverted ice cream cones.
What makes the temples look romantic is the process of graceful aging. For some reason, there are no windbreakers around as shown by the barren, desert-dry mountain range to the west past the river, spinning occasional micro twisters that spawn loose dust particles everywhere from the eroded earth to the structures. This phenomenon had peeled off so much the stucco coating of the temples to reveal the brick structural blocks with its rusty, reddish, and sometimes golden brown-like patina when hit by the sun's rays.
Erosion is a significant threat to this area, not only the wind chipping away the buildings' plastering but also water from the mighty Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River threatens the riverbanks. The strong river current has already washed away half of the area of Old Bagan. It used to be a rectangular-shaped piece of enclave protected by a perimeter wall. Now what remains is roughly the triangular eastern half part.
Other images of Bagan which make a lasting impression to tourists aside from the spire-fringed skyline; stupas sporting that tumbledown look yet crowned with glitter-studded golden miter-like sikaras; the ubiquitous pair of ferocious stone lions flanking a temple's door; the spiky and lacy eave fascia woodcarvings lining a monastery's ascending tiers of roofs; tall palmyras or toddy palms with willowy trunks, bougainvilleas, exotic cotton trees, and the likes bringing life to the arid landscape and abandoned ruins; squirrels playfully and acrobatically scampering on the walls and pediments of temples; horse drawn carriages lazily carrying drop-jawed tourists; sleepy moving grandfather's bullock carts grinding on a dust-choked trail; not to mention the garbage left around, stray dogs loitering, longyi clad men spitting betel chews in copious amounts everywhere, overgrown weeds and the pestering dust.
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While the house was emptied out, they decided to go ahead and plaster the bedroom, as they've been meaning to do.
The Grade II* listed Lincoln Crown Court inside Lincoln Castle Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
The building replaced the previous Lincoln Castle County Hall (which itself had replaced the earlier old Shire Hall) after it was declared insecure, an act for rebuilding was obtained, and demolition took place in 1822. Demolished was completed by using prison labour.
The new County Hall and Assize Courts was built between 1823-1828 in Regency "Gothick" style by architect Sir Robert Smirke using bricks were reused from the previous building. The masons were G Willoughby of Malton; joinery by Messrs Baker and Son of The Strand, London; painters Messrs Dixon and Sons; plastering G Smith; plumbers and glaziers Thomas Vent of Boston. Castle Clerk of the Works, William Webb.
In 1928 a south porch was added extra prisoner’s cells/interview rooms by architects Scorer Gamble and Co.
It's looking like a little Irish cottage right now LOL
I found new hinges that I really like and I had to get
door knobs of course ! I made the bricks for above
the door. It's drying now. Whew......
Mint SLR670-X. Polaroid SX-70 Black and White Film (ISO 160). f/8, 1/30. Scanner: Epson Perfection V500 Photo
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