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Dana Biosphere Reserve is an area of staggering beauty, history, and biodiversity. The only reserve in Jordan that encompasses the four different bio-geographical zones of the country (Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, Saharo-Arabian and Sudanian), it is a melting pot of species from Europe, Africa and Asia. Such a combination of natural communities in a single area is unique in Jordan and many of Dana Biosphere Reserve’s animals and plants are very rare. So far, a total of 800 plant speciesand 449 animal species have been recorded in the Reserve, of which 25 are known to be endangered, including the Sand Cat, the Syrian Wolf, the Lesser Kestrel and the Spiny Tailed Lizard.
Source: international.visitjordan.com/Wheretogo/Dana-Feynan
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The towering peaks of the Seceda mountain (2519m), in the Odle (needles) group, part of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated within the Puez-Odle Nature Park, South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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14th May 2013 © Lise Utne
(The photograph was taken in Trondheim, but the townscape on the car shows Røros, an old mining town on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites. Røros lies a couple of hours' drive south-east of Trondheim, and its economic survival depends partially on selling organic dairy products made locally for the national market; the townscape image covering the side of the car is part of an advertisement for these products.)
Summer scenery at Val Di Funes, a storybook valley situated beneath the majestic peaks of Odle Group, part of the Dolomites mountains, in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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My travels around the UK by car for three weeks with my son. June/July 2019 Wales.
Day Nine .. In Beaumaris for a quick look around before going onto Hirael where we are staying the night.
Beaumaris in Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales, was built as part of Edward I's campaign to conquer north Wales after 1282. Plans were probably first made to construct the castle in 1284, but this was delayed due to lack of funds and work only began in 1295 following the Madog ap Llywelyn uprising. A substantial workforce was employed in the initial years under the direction of James of St George. Edward's invasion of Scotland soon diverted funding from the project, however, and work stopped, only recommencing after an invasion scare in 1306. When work finally ceased around 1330 a total of £15,000 had been spent, a huge sum for the period, but the castle remained incomplete.
The castle design formed an inner and an outer ward, surrounded in turn by a moat, now partially filled. The main entrance to the castle was the Gate next the Sea, next to the castle's tidal dock that allowed it to be supplied directly by sea. The dock was protected by a wall later named the Gunners Walk and a firing platform that may have housed a trebuchet siege engine during the medieval period. The Gate next the Sea led into an outer barbican, protected by a drawbridge, arrow slits and murder-holes, leading on into the outer ward.
UNESCO considers Beaumaris to be one of "the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe", and it is classed as a World Heritage site.
For More Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaumaris_Castle
Last sunset light above beautiful canyon natural shapes at Stars Valley in Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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Snow-covered Mt Fuji and Japanese thatched roof houses in winter, which were taken from Oshino-mura, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Oshino-mura, a small village in Fuji Five Lakes region at the northern foot of Mt Fuji, is famous for Oshino Hakkai consisting of eight ponds. These ponds are fed by snow melt from the slopes of Mt Fuji that filters down through layers of lava, resulting in very clear and fresh water.
ephesus eastern turkey aka anatolia asia minor
the library at ephesus is a reconstruction
and adds atmosphere to the site
this is one of many old pieces that have been carefully reinstated
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I went for a holiday to Tuscany a few weeks ago and when I saw all this beauty I recognized all the typical shots of the highlight there.
I made a decision not to make the same shots as the most people would do.... I hope you still like them!
Have a nice time!!
Grtz, Frank
Pentax MZS with smc Pentax FA 28-105mm @ ≈40mm; f9.5, 1/180 sec, Fuji Provia 100 (use by 01/2006 stock)
Opened in 752. The Tōdai-ji’s main hall is said to be the world’s largest wooden building, even though after fire in 1692, it was reconstructed at only 2/3 the original temple’s size. The main hall houses the world’s largest bronze statue of Buddha (Daibutsu). Deer fill the surrounding Nara Park.
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Sony a6300. Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6. 22mm, f/8, 1/100 sec, ISO 100.
Beautiful and imposing Islamic architecture of 14th century Yazd Jameh mosque, Iran, framed under an arch.
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This is probably one of my favorite photos at Petra, the shot moment, where you come into view the beautiful Al-Khazneh at Petra, Jordan.
These are some of the amazing rock carvings in Petra possibly built by the Nabateans and a prosperous trade hub. You can only imagine now the life of these people during the ancient periods, and what and how they would have been like. Excavations are still ongoing; the true size of this site is still unknown, and more discoveries are still being made.
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A vignette of the dome-shaped structure with the captivating “All Seeing Eyes” of Buddha adorning the central stupa at the Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath, in Kathmandu. This ancient religious site holds immense cultural and spiritual significance for the people of Nepal and attracts visitors from all over the world. Perched atop a hill, Swayambhunath offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. With a history dating back over 2,000 years, this revered site harmoniously blends elements of Buddhism and Hinduism, making it a place of pilgrimage and reflection for followers of both faiths. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swayambhunath stands as a testament to the rich heritage and architectural splendor of Nepal – Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Dusk in Regensburg baroque and medieval old town square with outdoor restaurants due to COVID-19, Bavaria, Germany.
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Sanssouci Palace complex in Potsdam, Germany. This card is postmarked 1965, so it was East Germany (GDR) at the time. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Postcrossing private swap.
Fig tree at the entrance to the Pantanassa Monastery, Mystras July 1974
Church dedicated in September 1428
2400 dpi scan of VP-120 6x6 cm negative, Mamiya C220 TLR, 80 mm lens
We are at >8500 feet here. The South Rim is ~1700 feet lower; you can see the Colorado Plateau on the far side laid out like a table below us. Shot on film, so it sees more UV haze than a digital camera, but gives a good idea of what it looked like.
Drottningholm Palace is Sweden's best preserved royal palace constructed in the seventeenth century, the permanent residence of the royal family and one of Stockholm's three World Heritage Sites.
The palace was constructed according to a French prototype by the architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora.
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Beautiful Islamic architecture of 14th century Yazd Jameh mosque, Iran, including minarets and turquoise tile decorations of vault.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This cliff dwelling can be readily viewed from the road above. It was constructed beneath a sandstone overhang against a narrow, south-facing cliff face along the eastern edge of Navajo Canyon. The tower here is the tallest structure in the park.
As with the Park's other cliff dwellings, this one was lived in for fewer than 100 years and abandoned as of approximately 1300 A.D.
Drottningholm Palace is Sweden's best preserved royal palace constructed in the seventeenth century, the permanent residence of the royal family and one of Stockholm's three World Heritage Sites.
The palace was constructed according to a French prototype by the architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora.
www.visitstockholm.com/en/To-Do/Attractions/drottningholm...
At Sita Kund, carving depicting Ravana trying to shake Mount Kailash and Shiva tackling the force with just the tip of his toes.
A day coming to an end over Kharanaq, a one or four thousand years old (depending on who you ask) deserted mud village overlooking a valley deep in the heart of Yazd Province, central Iran.
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