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From 1883 until 1904, at an altitude of 1345m, an operational weather station and observatory existed on the summit of Ben Nevis. The purpose of this…

Ben Nevis Observatory

A photograph of the Ben Nevis Observatory during the summer of 2017.

The Belogradchik Rocks are a group of uniquely shaped sandstone rock formations located on the western slopes of Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains) near…

Bell Tower of the Dormition Cathedral

This is the Olexandrivska belltower of the Dormition Cathedral in Kharkiv. Its construction was timed to the victory over Napoleon in 1812, and it was…

Terracotta fashioned into an anthropomorphic figurine. Red painted geometric design and inside a small hole can clearly be seen where a thread could…

Beijing Summer Palace

Buddha incense Pavilion on Longevity Mountain, Kunming Lake in the foreground.

Batik Art

Painting inspired by peacock, elephant

Basque is hypothesized to be a very ancient European language [A]. This is because it does not appear to have linguistic links to other languages of…

Basque is hypothesized to be a very ancient European language [A]. This is because it does not appear to have linguistic links to other languages of…

Basilica Scale Plan

Scale site plan of the Sparta Basilica.

Barcelona - Casa Battló (23/24)

By Fred Romero - https://www.flickr.com/photos/129231073@N06/36949300460/in/album-72157686935057113/, CC BY 2.0,…

Barbados Museum and Historical Society

The Barbados Museum and Historical Society (BMHS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with a membership of over 1,000 individuals and…

Baotu Spring

Baotu Spring, nestled in Jinan, Shandong Province, is famed as the "Number One Spring under the Heaven." It's celebrated for its crystal-clear waters…

Baotu Spring

Baotu Spring, nestled in Jinan, Shandong Province, is famed as the "Number One Spring under the Heaven." It's celebrated for its crystal-clear waters…

Bamburgh Castle

Overlooking the North Sea, this castle has had its fair share of battles throughout British history. Previously seating Northumbrian kinds, the castle…

Baiheliang is a submerged rock outcrop in Chongqing, China that was once used as an ancient device to measure water levels of the Yangtze River. It…

Back Beach, Brora, Sutherland report by Joanna Hambly The SCAPE Trust

Report 2012 The 2010 excavations were coordinated by Jacquie Aitken (Clyne Heritage Society) and Joanna Hambly (SCAPE Trust). The site was…

Baba Vida is a medieval fortress in the town of Vidin in the northwestern part of Bulgaria and it is the town's proudest landmark. It consists of two…

Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve

The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve is located in the central western Maldives in the Indian Ocean, north of the Kashidhoo Kandhoo channel. Designated as…

The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve is located in the central western Maldives in the Indian Ocean, north of the Kashidhoo Kandhoo channel. Designated as…

Audio description of the Standing Stones of Stenness

This audio details the history behind the Standing Stones of Stenness, including the legends and stories told about the stones. It is an alternative…

Audio description of the Ring of Brodgar

An audio description of the Ring of Brodgar, detailing its history and associated legends and stories. An alternative to the textural description…

Audio description of the Odin Stone

An audio description covering the history of the Odin Stone, including the legends and stories behind it. An alternative to the textual description.

Audio description of the Calanais Standing Stones

An audio description of the Calanish standing stones which can be used as an alternative to the textural description. Details the history, myths and…

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Aros Centre

Aros is a popular visitor attraction and community cultural centre offering exhibitions, cinema, live music, comedy, dance, drama, theatre, galleries…

Arlington Reef of the Great Barrier Reef

This is a photo of Arlington Reef, as one of the major coral reefs of Great Barrier Reef.

Arkaim is an archaeological site of an ancient fortified settlement, situated in the steppe of the Southern Ural, 8.2 km (5.10 mi) north-to-northwest…

The Archaeological Site of Olympia was located in the Ilia region in the west of the Peloponnese, a valley of the Alpheios River. This site was…

The ancient city of Liangzhu is located in Zhejiang, China. It is the first Neolithic city site discovered in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River…

The Apidima cave is located in Southern Greece and was discovered in the 1970s. Since 2019, the site has gained a lot of significance due to its…

Antarctica - Tay Head

A reconstruction of part of Antarctica in the future to show climate change.

Angkor Wat

Image of Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Image of Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Image of Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Image of Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Image of Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is situated in Siem Reap, Cambodia and is made up of 12 main temples which are the remains of the Khmer Empire of the 9th to 15th century…

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat, located in the Siem Reap province of Cambodia, is one of the world's largest religious monuments and cultural heritage sites. It was…

Angkor Wat, located in the Siem Reap province of Cambodia, is one of the world's largest religious monuments and cultural heritage sites. It was…

As one of the most important archaeological places in South-East Asia, Angkor Archaeological Park extends over 400 km2 and includes the splendid…

Ancient Tye-Dye Process

This image shows the process of dipping the cloth in the dye pits.

Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis01

Luxor posers at Karnak Temple, Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis "20111105_Egypt_0990 Luxor posers at Karnak Temple" by Dan Lundberg is licensed…

Thebes has an area of 7,390.16 ha, it was the capital of the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055-1780 BC) and the New Kingdom (1567-1085 BC) in ancient Egypt, and…

Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

Habu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Karnak Temple, etc. in Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

The Stadium of Philippopolis is an ancient Roman Imperial Stadium, built by Emperor Hadrian in the beginning of the 2nd century AD, at the time…

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Ancient Olympia, Greece. Photo taken with Nokia N8 (12 Megapixel).

Ancient City of Ping Yao

The image of Ancient City of Ping Yao.

The ancient city of Pingyao is located in central Shanxi Province, China. Built during the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city of Pingyao includes ancient…

An Crùbh

Three things were at the top of the community’s wish list – a shop, a proper hall for activities, and a place to meet and socialise. Thus, the idea…

The Amphitheatre of El Jem was built in 238 AD and is located in the town of El Djem in Tunisia. At the time it was built, El Djem was known as…

Amphitheatre of El Jem

The Amphitheatre of El Jem was built in 238 AD and is located in the town of El Djem in Tunisia. At the time it was built, El Djem was known as…

Altay mountains (Belukha)

This is Altay mountains －Belukha.

The Alonissos underwater museum is a spectacular underwater site, accessible via scuba diving, where divers can experience the shipwreck of Peristera.…

The Along the River During the Qingming Festival is a famous Chinese painting by the Northern Song painter Zhang Zeduan, the scroll is about 24.8cm…

The Along the River During the Qingming Festival is a famous Chinese painting by the Northern Song painter Zhang Zeduan, the scroll is about 24.8cm…

Along the River During the Qingming Festival

Picture of painting

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada

Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albaycín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. To the east of…