Eilean Donam Castle are tangible and Immovable culture heritage. It is one of the most famous castles in the world, located in the Scotland Highlands, near the village of Dornie, in the county of Ross-shire. It has great historical significance since exists spans over 800 years and has been occupied by various clans and armies. While its history dates back to 1220 AD, the original structure was destroyed in 1719, and in 1911 Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap bought the island of Eilean Donan and set about rebuilding the ruined castle. It took just over twenty years to rebuild, and the castle became an iconic symbol of Scotland.(Maciej Serda et al., 2021). Additionally, it has been featured in numerous films and television shows, adding to its cultural significance. The castle also houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands, including exhibits on the castle's history, the clan system, and the Highland Clearances. This provides a valuable educational resource for visitors, students, and researchers.
These are a combination of videos and pictures for one of the 2 major Durbar festivals that happen in Jigawa State in Nigeria yearly. The emir comes out of his palace in nice attire with horses as a celebration.
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst are outstanding for the large number of complex, diverse and relatively intact caves concentrated into a relatively small area. Located at the north-eastern border of Hungary and the south-eastern border of Slovakia, this exceptional group of 712 caves, recorded at time of inscription, lies under a protected area of 56,651 ha and a larger buffer zone. Today more than 1000 caves are known. Karst processes have produced a rich diversity of structures and habitats that are important from a biological, geological and paleontological point of view. While the karst continues to develop in mountains of medium height and under temperate climate conditions, sediments and fossil landforms provide ample evidence of Late Cretaceous and early Tertiary subtropical and tropical climatic conditions as well as periglacial denudational activity during the Quaternary. Shaped over tens of millions of years, the area provides an excellent demonstration of karst formation during both tropical and glacial climates, which is very unusual and probably better documented here than anywhere else in the world.
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst (Hungary, Slovakia)
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst The variety of formations and the fact that they are concentrated in a restricted area means that the 712 caves currently identified make up a typical temperate-zone karstic system. Because they display an extremely rare combination of tropical and glacial climatic effects, they make it possible to study geological history over tens of millions of years.
Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas
Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas are composed of the Nujiang, Lancang and Jinsha rivers and the mountains within their basins, covering an area of 1.7 million hectares. Under the control of geological structures, the Jinsha, Lancang and Nu rivers run from north to south through the entire region, and are bounded by a narrow zone of 60-100 km, which makes it possible to form the world's unique natural geographical landscape of "rivers flowing together without meeting", and creates the Grand Canyon of the Nu River, the Grand Canyon of the Meili Snow Mountain of the Lancang River and the Grand Canyon of the Tiger Leaping Gorge of the Jinsha River. In July 2003, the Three Parallel Rivers were inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Taya cave is an artificial cave in the Josenji Temple, Japan. On 1st November 1990, the cave was registered as a local cultural property of the city of Yokohama. The original form of the taya cave is said to be the remains of a cave tomb or cave house from the Kofun period. It was opened in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) as a place of practice for Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Taya Cave was built using very advanced surveying techniques. The cave is valuable for examining the history of civil engineering in Japan. In addition, the reliefs in the cave are of high artistic value.
Taya cave is an artificial cave in the Taya-san Jokushoji Temple, Japan. On 1st November 1990, the cave was registered as a local cultural property of the city of Yokohama. The original form of the taya cave is said to be the remains of a cave tomb or cave house from the Kofun period. It was opened in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) as a place of practice for Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Taya Cave was built using very advanced surveying techniques. The cave is valuable for examining the history of civil engineering in Japan. In addition, the reliefs in the cave are of high artistic value.
The Dali Sanyue Festival (March Festival)
The Dali Sanyue Festival(March Festival)
The Dali Sanyue Festival is a traditional festival of the Bai people, mainly held in Dali Old Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The Dali Sanyue Festival started during the Yong Hui period of the Tang Dynasty (650 to 655 AD) and evolved from a traditional temple fair. The origin of The Dali Sanyue Festival is closely related to the introduction of Buddhism into Dali. At that time, Nan Zhao was the political, economic and cultural centre of Yunnan Province, and it had frequent contacts with Southeast Asian countries. The monks from ancient India, Zantra Horodo, preached and taught at the foot of Cang Mountain and collected followers, forming Guanyin Street, which was a temple fair for Buddhist activities, and gradually evolved into a trade fair with strong national characteristics and an event for national cultural exchange.
The Dali Sanyue Festival is a traditional festival of the Bai people, mainly held in Dali Old Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The Dali Sanyue Festival started during the Yong Hui period of the Tang Dynasty (650 to 655 AD) and evolved from a traditional temple fair. The origin of March Street is closely related to the introduction of Buddhism into Dali. At that time, Nan Zhao was the political, economic and cultural centre of Yunnan Province, and it had frequent contacts with Southeast Asian countries. The monks from ancient India, Zantra Horodo, preached and taught at the foot of Cang Mountain and collected followers, forming Guanyin Street, which was a temple fair for Buddhist activities, and gradually evolved into a trade fair with strong national characteristics and an event for national cultural exchange.
The Great Laxey Mine Railway is a part of the Manx Electric Railway. The reconstructed railway runs along the surface segment of the tramway that originally carried lead and zinc ores from deep within the Great Laxey Mine near the settlement of Laxey on the Isle of Man's eastern coast.
The Beijing Palace Museum is a world-famous museum in China, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The climate of Beijing, where it is located, is warm-temperate and semi-humid, with four distinct seasons and large temperature differences, with an average annual temperature of about 12 degrees Celsius. Spring is dry and sandy, summer is hot and humid, autumn is dry and pleasant, and winter is cold and snowless. Climate change may also have an impact when it comes to the conservation and maintenance of the Palace Museum in Beijing. A warmer climate may lead to more severe heat and humidity in the summer, thereby increasing the risk of decay and metal corrosion of the wooden structures. In addition, a dry and windy spring may also lead to the accumulation of dust and sand, making conservation and maintenance of cultural relics difficult. At the same time, Beijing is also one of the more prominent cities in China in terms of environmental issues, and urbanization and industrialization may also have an impact on the conservation and maintenance of the Forbidden City in terms of air pollution and water pollution.
The Great Wall is a famous historical and cultural relic in China, and the climate along its route shows obvious seasonal changes and aridity and coldness due to its location in the northern region. The climate along the Great Wall is temperate continental, with cold winters, hot summers, warm springs and cool autumns, and large daily temperature differences. Precipitation here is mainly concentrated in summer, while winter is drier. Climate change in the areas along the Great Wall may have some impact on its conservation and maintenance. The warming climate may lead to unstable precipitation in the areas along the Great Wall, increasing the probability of weather disasters such as heavy rainfall and flooding, which may have an impact on the conservation and repair work of the Great Wall. In addition, drought may also pose a risk to the protection of the Great Wall. Since the climate in the area is already relatively dry, if combined with factors such as climate warming, it may lead to further aggravation of the drought problem, thus affecting the local ecological environment and tourism development, which in turn will have a certain impact on the protection and maintenance of the Great Wall.
Xidi Hongcun, located in the south of Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China, is a famous historical and cultural village in China, a national 5A-level scenic spot and a world cultural heritage site. There are well-preserved ancient buildings here, the most famous of which are the traditional dwellings of the Ming and Qing dynasties. They were built in the unique style of "yellow wall and black tile", with reasonable architectural layout and delicate structure, and are regarded as the treasures of Chinese ancient architecture. The climate of Xidi Hongcun belongs to subtropical monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons. As the temperature rises, the ecological environment of Xidi Hongcun may be affected. High temperatures can lead to problems such as vegetation drought and soil erosion, which in turn can affect soil erosion and damage the ecological environment. Also, higher temperatures can lead to unpredictability in tourism, for example, the flowering time in spring may be early or delayed, thus affecting the visitor experience. In addition, climate change may also lead to precipitation instability. If extreme weather such as floods and droughts occur, it can have a great impact on local agricultural production, water resources and tourism, and may even lead to loss of life and property.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument constructed from around 3000 BC to 2000 BC and located in Wiltshire, England. Stonehenge is composed of a circle of giant standing stones each around 4 meters high and 2.1 meters wide and with a weight of more than 25 tons and topped by connected horizontal lintel stones. What makes Stonehenge distinctive from other monuments is that the purpose of this monument remains a mystery, although many theories suggest it was a religious site, a burial ground, or an astronomical observatory. Stonehenge is a unique and important part of Britain's cultural heritage and a symbol of ancient Britain, attracting over 800,000 visitors per year.
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Tourism
Grand Canyon National Park is a natural heritage site located in the state of Arizona, USA. As renowned for its stunning natural scenery, Grand Canyon National Park is also a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts from all around the world. The key feature of this park is the 446-kilometre-long Grand Canyon, which is a gorge formed by the Colorado River over millions of years, has immense geological and ecological value, with unique rock formations, diverse wildlife, and numerous plant species.
Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Image
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, situated in Xi'an, China, is a remarkable cultural heritage site that captivates worldwide interest due to its immense scale, artistic mastery, and historical importance. Encompassing roughly 56 square kilometres, the emperor's tomb lies beneath a 76-meter-tall artificial mound, signifying his power and status. The complex is renowned for its Terracotta Army, comprising over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, meticulously crafted to accompany the emperor into the afterlife. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its significant contribution to our understanding of ancient Chinese culture and history.
The Coral City Camera is an underwater camera streaming live from an urban reef environment in Miami, Florida. It is located along the shoreline at the east end of PortMiami in about 9’ (3m) of water. It was deployed in late 2019 by Coral Morphologic as a hybrid art-science research project produced with Bridge Initiative and Bas Fisher Invitational and initially funded through grants awarded by a Knight Arts Challenge grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, situated in Xi'an, China, is a remarkable cultural heritage site that captivates worldwide interest due to its immense scale, artistic mastery, and historical importance. Encompassing roughly 56 square kilometers, the emperor's tomb lies beneath a 76-meter-tall artificial mound, signifying his power and status. The complex is renowned for its Terracotta Army, comprising over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, meticulously crafted to accompany the emperor into the afterlife. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its significant contribution to our understanding of ancient Chinese culture and history.
The Miami Terrace Reef is a coral reef off the coast of Florida stretching from South Miami to Boca Raton, in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies in depths of 650 to 2,000 feet (200 to 610 m) on top of a geological formation known as the Miami Terrace, a 40-mile (65 km) long shelf about 15 miles (24 km) off shore. Much of the platform remains unexplored, and new portions of the reef are still being discovered. University of Miami researchers discovered new reef sites there in December 2005.
Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic gesture of Islamic power across India, well into the colonial era. It was also a site of political significance during several key periods of British rule. It remains in active use, and is one of Delhi's most iconic sites, closely identified with the ethos of Old Delhi.
'Jodha Bai Mahal' also known as 'Jodh Bai Mahal' is the largest palace in Fatehpur Sikri commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 for his favourite queen consort, Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as 'Jodha bai'. This Mahal is the largest complex of the zenana (palace for women belonging to the royal household). It is a masterpiece of the fusion of Hindu and Persian architecture made with red sandstone.
The Tomb of Salim Chishti is famed as one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India, built during the years 1580 and 1581, along with the imperial complex at Fatehpur Sikri near Zenana Rauza and facing south towards Buland Darwaza, within the quadrangle of the Jama Masjid which measures 350 ft. by 440 ft. It enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint, Salim Chisti (1478 – 1572), a descendant of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer, and who lived in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri. The mausoleum, constructed by Akbar as a mark of his respect for the Sufi saint, who foretold the birth of Akbar's son, who was named as Prince Salim after the Sufi Saint and later jahangir succeeded Akbar to the throne of the Mughal Empire
Panch Mahal is a palace in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Panch Mahal meaning 'Five level Palace' was commissioned by Akbar. This structure stands close to the Zenana quarters (Harem) which supports the supposition that it was used for entertainment and relaxation. This is one of the most important buildings in Fatehpur Sikri. This is an extraordinary structure employing the design elements of a Buddhist Temple; entirely columnar, consisting of four stories of decreasing size arranged asymmetrically on the ground floor, which contains 84 columns. These columns, that originally had jaali (screens) between them, support the whole structure. Once these screens provided purdah (cover) to queens and princess on the top terraces enjoying the cool breeze and watching splendid views of Sikri fortifications and the town nestling at the foot of the ridge. The pavilion gives a majestic view of the fort that lies on its left. The pool in front of the Panch Mahal is called the Anoop Talab. It would have been filled with water, save for the bridge, and would have been the setting for musical concerts and other entertainment. The ground floor has 84 columns, the first story has 56 columns and the second and third stories have 20 and 12 columns respectively. The topmost story has 4 columns supporting a chhattri. There are 176 columns in all and each is elegantly carved pillars with unique designs.
The fort of Fatehpur Sikri where Akbar lived for almost 16 years with his wife Jodha. This drone view provides a spectacular view of the entire fort plus its individual bodies. You will see Diwan-e-khas, Diwan-e-aam, Jodha Palace, Birbal Palace and many more places
Panoramic view of the Fatehpur Sikri's entrance known as the Buland Darwaza.
Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.
Buland Darwaza or the loft gateway at Fatehpur Sikri was built by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar in 1601. Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. The Buland Darwaza, approached by 42 steps and 53.63m high and 35 meters wide, is the highest gateway in the world and an astounding example of the Mughal architecture. It is made of red and buff sandstone, and decorated by carving and inlaying of white and black marble. An inscription on the central face of the Buland Darwaza throws light on Akbar's religious tolerance and broad mindedness. The Buland Darwaza towers above the courtyard of the mosque. It is semi octagonal in plan and is topped by pillars and chhatris, echoing early Mughal design with simple ornamentation, carved verses from the Koran and towering arches. There are thirteen smaller domed kiosks on the roof, stylized battlement and small turrets and inlay work of white and black marble. On the outside a long flight of steps sweeps down the hill giving the gateway additional height. A Persian inscription on eastern arch way of the Buland Darwaza records Akbar's conquest over Deccan in 1601 A.D.
The Derzhprom or Gosprom building is an office building located on Freedom Square in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Built in the Constructivist style, it was the first modern skyscraper building in the Soviet Union upon its completion in 1928. Its name is an abbreviation of two words that, taken together, mean State Industry.
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 named after Tsar Alexander I of Russia. The author of the project – the architect Evgen Vasyliev died before it was finished. After his death, the construction was supervised by Andriy Ton and completed in 1844. In 1924 the first radio antenna in Ukrainian was installed on the belltower. Since then, in Ukraine the Radio and Communications Workers' Day is celebrated on November 16th.
The Holy Annunciation Cathedral in Kharkiv
The Annunciation Cathedral is the main Orthodox church of Kharkiv, Ukraine. The pentacupolar Neo-Byzantine structure with a distinctive 80-meter-tall bell tower was completed on 2 October 1888, from designs by a local architect, Mikhail Lovtsov.
Main train station of Kharkiv before the war.
Kharkiv (Kharkov) is a city in northeast Ukraine. Sprawling Freedom Square is home to the constructivist Derzhprom building. Shevchenko Park features botanic gardens and a zoo. Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre stages regular performances. Southwest is the huge Annunciation Cathedral, with 5 domes and a bell tower. Northeast, Maxim Gorky Central Park has a giant Ferris wheel and a cable car.
Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon. Gyeongbokgung continued to serve as the main palace of the Joseon dynasty until the premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592–1598) and abandoned for two centuries. However, in the 19th century, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were restored under the leadership of Prince Regent Heungseon during the reign of King Gojong. Some 500 buildings were restored on a site of over 40 hectares. In the early 20th century, much of the palace was systematically destroyed by Imperial Japan. On January 21, 1963, it was designated as a cultural property. Since the 1990s, the walled palace complex is gradually being restored to its original form. It also houses the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum within the premises of the complex.
During the Wei, Jin and North and South Dynasties, Zibo began to produce porcelain, and during the Tang and Song dynasties, the skills of porcelain production continued to improve, and porcelain kilns were spread all over the place, with famous kilns including Zhaili kiln, Magcun kiln and Boshan kiln. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Boshan became an important centre for the production and sale of ceramics in the country. Zibo ceramics made full use of local ceramic resources, creating a colourful ceramic culture and a rough and bold, simple and bright style in the production process. Zibo ceramics have a wide range of subject matter, from everyday objects to furnishings to garden and architectural porcelain, reflecting in one way or another the social, economic and cultural background and outlook of the central Lu region at the time. The modern fine porcelain talc, high feldspar porcelain, high quartz porcelain, bone china won the national invention award, was selected as Zhongnanhai, Diaoyutai, the Great Hall of the People with porcelain, become "Zibo ceramics, contemporary national kiln" important symbol. On May 23, 2011, Zibo ceramics firing techniques were approved by the State Council to be included in the third batch of Chinese cultural heritage list.
IS5110 2023: Eastern Zhou Horse Martyrdom Pits
The Eastern Zhou Martyred Horse Pit is located in the western part of the village of Hetiatao in Linzi District, Zibo City. The owner of the tomb was Duke Jing of Qi, the 25th king after Jiang Tai Gong, who reigned for 58 years and was one of the longest rulers of Qi. The tomb is 26 metres from north to south and 23 metres from east to west. The outer chamber is located in the middle of the tomb, built of natural stone, 8 metres long from north to south, 7 metres wide from east to west and 5 metres deep. The tomb was robbed in its early years and no burial goods remain, except for the surrounding horse martyrdom pits, which are mostly intact.
IS5110 2023: Zhoucun Ancient Shopping Mall
Zhoucun Ancient Shopping Mall scenic spot is located in Zhoucun District, Zibo City, Shandong Province, known as the "dry dock", "Golden Zhoucun", "Silk Township", "the world's first village It is known as the "Dry Dock", "Golden Zhoucun", "Silk Town" and "The First Village in the World". The scenic spot covers a total area of 60.5 hectares and is now a provincial key cultural relics protection unit and a national AAAA level tourist attraction, mainly consisting of ancient streets such as Main Street, Silk Market Street and Yinzi Market Street, with more than 50,000 square metres of well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast
The Giant’s causeway is the site of over 40,000 basalt columns protruding from the sea, all of which present viewers with a dramatic example of natural heritage in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The columns are the most characteristic feature of the site and are formed into regularly shaped polygonal columns of basalt in horizontal sections. The features of the Giant’s causeway and the causeway coast, and in particular the composition of the cliff faces, have made the site one of substantial geological importance as it provides insight into the sequences of the earth’s geological activity and history. In addition, the dramatic nature of the site has led to local legends and narratives of giants walking over the sea to Scotland. Consequently, the site may be said to be culturally important in another dimension – contributing to the intangible cultural heritage of Northern Ireland where it is seen as a national symbol. Climate change has adversely impacted the causeway through rising water levels and coastal erosion. If current climate trends continue it is projected that many of the columnar stones will be underwater by the middle of the century.
This is an image of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Hanami, otherwise known as flower viewing, is the Japanese tradition of observing the annual bloom of flowers – specifically those from cherry and plum trees. This is an example of intangible cultural heritage normally practiced between the end of March and early May when cherry trees bloom across Japan. Participants normally engage in large gatherings at public parks to view the cherry blossoms and through smaller flower viewing events such as picnics with seasonal foods. The tradition originated during the eight century Nara period as a means of honouring Shinto deities. Consequently, hanami may be said to have wider importance to all practitioners of Shinto globally. Climate change has begun to negatively impact the practice of this intangible cultural heritage. This may be observed in the increasingly erratic blooming of the cherry trees due to changing seasonal temperatures. This makes it harder for the population to plan events around the blooming of the flowers and thereby engage with the tradition. Additionally, warmer weather coupled with milder winters have aided invasive species of pests harmful to cherry trees, decreasing their numbers. Of note is that the increased temperature combined with pollution projected to lead to widespread tree die-off in 50-100 years.
People having a picnic in Japan as part of the Hanami celebrations
St. Kilda is a volcanic archipelago to the west of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands and is a prime example of natural heritage. During the height of the breeding season the archipelago is home to nearly one million seabirds. The size and diversity of the birds, including the high volume of gannets and the unique presence of the St. Kilda Wren – native to the archipelago – makes it a seabird sanctuary of global importance and one without parallel in Europe. The islands also contain tangible cultural heritage – remnants of the previous inhabitants - such as unique storage huts known as “Cleits”. Climate change is a significant threat to the biodiversity of the archipelago with rising sea surface temperatures having a negative impact on its marine ecosystem and the colonies of birds that breed there. This may be observed through the migratory Kittiwake seabird of which there has been an 89% decline in population over the period 1999-2015 - reflective of the wider fall in seabird populations on the archipelago. Climate change is likely to magnify the impact of storms and droughts which will have substantial adverse effects on the natural and cultural heritage of the islands.
The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. It is typically propelled by a gondolier, who uses a rowing oar, which is not fastened to the hull, in a sculling manner and also acts as the rudder. The gondola has existed in Venice since the 11th century, being first mentioned by name in 1094.[11] It is estimated that there were eight to ten thousand gondolas during the 17th and 18th century, but there are only around four hundred in active service today, with virtually all of them used for hire by tourists. While in previous centuries gondolas could be many different colors, a sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now. To be fair to Venice's gondoliers, they invest a great deal in their boats: upwards of €20,000 for a traditional hand-built wooden gondola with a useful life of about 20 years, plus annual maintenance. They need to earn the bulk of their annual income in a few short months.
Culture,Movable Cultural Heritage,Tourism
Mianzhu New Year Paintings, also known as Mianzhu Woodblock Prints, are one of China's folk woodblock prints, named after the city of Mianzhu in Sichuan Province, the home of bamboo paper, and are popular in southwest China. Mianzhu New Year paintings are mostly made by printing outlines on wooden plates and then filling in the colours. Mianzhu New Year paintings are one of the four major Chinese New Year paintings, along with Yangliuqing New Year paintings from Tianjin, Yangjiabu Woodblock Prints from Weifang, Shandong Province and Taohuawu Woodblock Prints from Suzhou, and are known as the "Three Treasures of Sichuan" and the "Three Best of Mianzhu". They are the result of the hard work and wisdom of generations of folk artists, and reflect the optimistic thoughts and feelings of the people of Sichuan and their ancient national ethos.
This is a picture of a New Year painting of Mianzhu.
Mount Emei is located in the southwest of Sichuan Province, in the transition zone from the Sichuan Basin to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The main peak is Wanfoding, the highest peak, with an altitude of 3099 meters. Due to the height and geographical location of Mount Emei, the scenery from the foot of the mountain to the top is varied and fascinating. Mount Emei is located in the confluence area of various natural elements, making it rich in biological species and endemic species. A complete subtropical vegetation system is preserved here, with a forest coverage rate of 87%. There are more than 100 kinds of plants that are only produced in Mount Emei or found in Mount Emei and named after Mount Emei. At the same time, Mount Emei is one of the "Four Famous Buddhist Mountains in China". The spread of Buddhism and the construction and prosperity of temples have added a lot of mystery to Mount Emei.
Mount Emei is located near 30° north latitude in the southwest of Sichuan Province. Its natural heritage is extremely rich, and it is known as the natural "Plant Kingdom", "Animal Paradise" and "Geological Museum". Due to the height and geographical location of Mount Emei, the scenery from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain is variable and attractive, it is also appraised as "the sky is different in ten miles, and there are four seasons in one mountain". At the same time, it is also a very important cultural heritage as a sacred place of Chinese Buddhism and the dojo of Samantabhadra. It is included in the "List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage" by UNESCO for its "majestic, beautiful, divine, strange and spiritual" natural landscape and profound Buddhist culture.
Jiuzhai Valley is located in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhai Valley County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in the northwest of Sichuan Province. It is a world natural heritage, a national nature reserve, a national geological park, and a network of world biosphere reserves. A nature reserve whose main purpose is to protect natural scenery ("Official Website of Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area - About Jiuzhai," n.d.). The rare and beautiful geological calcified lakes and well-protected ecosystem make Jiuzhai Valley have extremely high natural landscape value and scientific research value. However, it shows that climate warming and intensified sulfur and nitrogen deposition have led to the degradation of the current Jiuzhai Valley tuff landscape. The global warming may also lead to higher temperatures in the region, and local ecosystems will be affected. In addition, Jiuzhai Valley is located in China's seismically active north-south seismic zone, where natural disasters occur frequently. The largest geological disaster in recent years was the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that occurred in August 2017.
Dujiangyan is a famous ancient water conservancy project, located on the Minjiang River in the west of Chengdu Plain, Sichuan Province, west of today's Dujiangyan City. It is located where the Minjiang River flows from the mountains into the Chengdu Plain. Before Dujiangyan was built, the Minjiang River often flooded. In 256 B.C., Li Bing, the prefect of Shu County in the State of Qin, and his son, absorbed the experience of previous generations in water control, and led the local people to build water conservancy projects. After the completion of Dujiangyan, the Chengdu Plain became a "Land of Abundance". This project is still functioning today and is known as the "Living Water Conservancy Museum". As an ancient irrigation system, Dujiangyan is facing challenges due to rapid urbanization, socio-economic development, climate change and human activities. These challenges include over-diversion, disruption of hydrological pulses, imbalances in erosion and sedimentation, and conflicts between power generation and water supply.
The rare and beautiful geological calcified lakes and well-protected ecosystem of Jiuzhai Valley make it have extremely high natural landscape value and scientific research value.
Gidan Makama is a traditional museum located in Kano State, Nigeria. The museum holds a collection of artefacts, artworks and libraries that showcase the history and culture of the people of Kano state and Northern Nigeria in general. The museum houses 11 galleries consisting of artefacts such as ancient tools, weapons and local materials that were used in anceint times for gathering food or protection. The museum was formerly a palace that housed the emirs of kano before the main palace in kano was built. It was then formally converted into a museum in the year 1953. The walls of the museum are made of hardened clay are about 600 years old. The same material is used in making another famous heritage referred to as the Kano wall.
These are 360 Images of the Gidan makama museum. It contains a total of 28 images which include all 11 exhibitions in the museum. The Images were taken with a Nikon Keymission 360 Camera
The Potala Palace is a historic palace located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Tibet and is considered a symbol of Tibetan culture and history. The palace was originally built in the 7th century, but the current structure was constructed in the 17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. It served as the chief residence of the Dalai Lama for several centuries, and was the center of political and religious power in Tibet until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. The Potala Palace is a massive structure that rises over 13 stories tall and covers an area of over 130,000 square meters. It is built on top of a hill, and its imposing white walls and red roofs can be seen from miles away. The palace is a complex of buildings and courtyards, and its many rooms and halls are filled with intricate murals, sculptures, and other works of art. One of the most notable features of the Potala Palace is its Great West Hall, which houses the throne of the Dalai Lama and is considered the most important room in the palace. Other notable rooms include the Red Palace, which contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama and is known for its beautiful murals and sculptures, and the White Palace, which was used for administrative purposes. Today, the Potala Palace is a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it attracts thousands of visitors each year. Despite the political and cultural changes that have taken place in Tibet over the past several decades, the Potala Palace remains a symbol of Tibetan heritage and a testament to the rich history and culture of the Tibetan people.