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The faces of the pools were cut granite slabs, including the bottom and the sides of the pool. A wall was also built around the pool which encloses the compound. Flights of steps are seen on both ends of the pool decorated with punkalas, or pots of abundance and scroll design.
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Kew Gardens, London's largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Home to the world's most diverse collection of living plants and a scientific research centre of international renown, it's the perfect day out.
Discover beautiful glasshouses including the iconic Palm House and its exotic rainforest; the Princess of Wales Conservatory which invites you to explore 10 of the world's climatic zones; and the Waterlily House with its amazing, giant lily pads.
Visitors of all ages love the 59ft (18m) high Treetop Walkway, which soars into the tree canopy offering a bird's-eye view of the gardens. Enjoy a stroll along the Great Broad Walk Borders, home to more than 60,000 plants, and step into history at Kew Palace, the former summer residence of King George III.
Kew Gardens is less than 30 minutes from central London, and easily reached by road, rail, and London Underground.
These fossils are about 65 million years old and were found just lying on the surface, then placed on this mudstone pedestal for others to see. This is in the Reserve area of the park, so it is only accessible with a guide.
More than 400 pyramids, out of an estimated 1000, are still visible. They are less high than the Egyptian pyramids, (ca 30m in height).
In Shanxi province of China, vinegar is big.
It comes in hugh pots, labelled 'original', '20 years vintage', '15 years vintage', 'stress relieving', 'for dumplings', etc. There is vinegar in every Shanxi cuisine, and a type of vinegar to bring out the best of every Shanxi dish.
January 1, 2019 - Exploring the Giza Pyramid Plateau which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pyramids are the only remaining of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World.
The ruins of Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia form one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe. The castle is situated above the town of Spišské Podhradie and the village of Žehra, in the region known as Spiš. It was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993 (together with the adjacent locations of Spišská Kapitula, Spišské Podhradie and Žehra). This is one of the biggest European castles by area (41 426 m²).
I traveled to India for the first time to present a keynote at the 3rd Global Conference on Emerging Trends for Business Librarianship, November 21-22, 2017 at the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad, India. We did some sightseeing on our last day in India and visited the amazing Rani ki vav stepwell near Patan, north of Ahmedabad. I am so very glad that I made it here. From the Wikipedia page, "Rani ki vav, or Ran-ki vav (Queen’s step well) was constructed during the rule of the Chaulukya dynasty. It is generally assumed that it was built in the memory of Bhima I (r. c. 1022–1064) by his widowed queen Udayamati and probably completed by Udayamati and Karna after his death. A reference to Udayamati building the monument is in Prabandha Chintamani, composed by the Jain monk Merunga Suri in 1304 AD." The term vav is Gujarati for stepwell. Pictures from Thursday November 23, 2017.
The naga or snake stone is a symbol of good fortune. They are associated with waters—rivers, lakes, seas, and wells—and are guardians of treasure.
Both catholic and orthodox masses have been celebrated in the small Church of St. Luke. From 1195 until the mid-17th century, the church was Catholic after which it was given to the Orthodox community.
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The Sackler Crossing is part of a new
route through the 120 hectares of the
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Set low
to the surface of the lake, its serpentine
form seems to float across the water,
allowing people to experience the
surrounding landscape from new
vantage points. The walkway is
fabricated in only two visible materials,
each chosen for their hardwearing
qualities. The deck is formed of granite
treads, laid like railway sleepers between
bronze uprights that serve as a balustrade.
The bronze alloy is of a grade used to
manufacture military submarine propellers.
I traveled to India for the first time to present a keynote at the 3rd Global Conference on Emerging Trends for Business Librarianship, November 21-22, 2017 at the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad, India. We did some sightseeing on our last day in India and visited the amazing Rani ki vav stepwell near Patan, north of Ahmedabad. I am so very glad that I made it here. From the Wikipedia page, "Rani ki vav, or Ran-ki vav (Queen’s step well) was constructed during the rule of the Chaulukya dynasty. It is generally assumed that it was built in the memory of Bhima I (r. c. 1022–1064) by his widowed queen Udayamati and probably completed by Udayamati and Karna after his death. A reference to Udayamati building the monument is in Prabandha Chintamani, composed by the Jain monk Merunga Suri in 1304 AD." The term vav is Gujarati for stepwell. Pictures from Thursday November 23, 2017.
This season is focusing on test excavations to pinpoint the location and depth of the temple and hopefully next season they will start to clear the entire structure. (Ref: Cleveland Museum of Natural History / Nuri Archaeological Expedition)
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This small, square glasshouse was designed specifically to showcase the giant Amazon waterlily (Victoria amazonica) - a natural wonder of the age.
It was completed in 1852 and is now a listed building, brimming with aquatic plants and tropical fruit.
Its circular pond spans over 10 metres. We use fish and dye the water black (using a harmless food dye) to stop algae growth. It also makes prettier reflections!
This "surprise cave" with its large, stalagtite/mite filled cavern was an interesting contrast to the cool and serene beauty of Halong Bay.
Guard stone with dwarf figure. There are two types of dwarf figure called “Sanka” and “Padma” These names were given to them according to the shape of the crown they are wearing Sanka has a conch shell on his crown and Padma has a lotus flower in his crown.
The Mausoleum.
The second stop on our tour of Rabat, Morocco, was the complex of the modern Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the 12th century Hassan Tower. Construction of the Hassan Tower stopped with the commissioning caliph died, and all that stands is the minaret and some traces of the walls. The modern columns mark the area that the mosque would have filled, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V occupies the other end of the space.
May 2013.
Week's holiday in Malta based in Sliema.
The Ġgantija Temples consist of two megalithic temples surrounded by a massive common boundary wall and dating to between 3600 BC and 3200 BC. The Ġgantija temples, erected during the Neolithic Age, are the earliest of a series of megalithic temples in Malta.
December 28, 2018 - A sign located on the Colonnade Street with information about The Temple of the Winged Lion. Petra, Jordan.
Enjoy cruising Halong Bay on Emeraude Classic Cruise, a classy replica of a paddle steamer. Halong Bay has been hailed as a must visit corner of Vietnam, also been recognized from UNESCO as world heritage site. www.emeraude-cruises.com