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Located in Dunhuang, China, the Mogao Cave are one of the world’s largest and most diverse collections of Buddhist cave art. Dating back to the 4th century AD, the site includes 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals, and over 2,000 polychrome…

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Mogao Cave

Mogao Caves, a site of great historic interest, lots of temples carved into the rockside.

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Model of Helmsdale Fisherfolk Rope

A model of a Fisherfolk rope

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Minggugong

The Ming Imperial Palace, located in Nanjing, China, served as the royal residence during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Today, remnants of the palace complex and the Ming City Wall offer visitors a chance to explore the past. Key structures…

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A cup of milk tea in cha chaan teng of Hong Kong

Tags: beverage, tourism

Midsummer

Midsummer, or 'Midsommar' as the Swedes call it, is a Swedish intangible cultural heritage. It is one of the most popular holidays in Sweden and takes place on the weekend closest to summer solstice, which occurs at the end of June. This is a…

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Midsummer

Midsummer celebration - Dancing around the maypole.

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Miami Terrace Reef

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…

Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur

Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur is a site that contains the most iconic and recognizable monuments of ancient Egyptian civilization. The pyramids and other funerary complexes located here, including the Great…

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Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur

Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur comprise some of the most iconic and impressive architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. Located just outside of modern-day Cairo, these pyramid complexes served as the final…

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Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshu

The Egyptian pyramids need little introduction - they are the only surviving members of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and Africa's best-known monuments. The antiquity of these huge structures - the tombs of the Pharaohs - is simply…

Melaka and Georgetown - Historic Cities Along The Straits of Melaka, Malaysia

Melaka and Georgetown are two historic cities in Malaysia situated along the Straits of Melaka, once a vital maritime trade route connecting Asia to Europe and the Middle East. With rich colonial influences from Portuguese, Dutch, and British…

Melaka & Georgetown - Historic Cities Along The Straits of Melaka, Malaysia

Melaka and Georgetown are two historic cities in Malaysia situated along the Straits of Melaka, once a vital maritime trade route connecting Asia to Europe and the Middle East. With rich colonial influences from Portuguese, Dutch, and British…

Melaka - Historic Cities Along The Straits of Melaka

https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/worldheritage2025/230028854-2/ Melaka and Georgetown are two historic cities in Malaysia situated along the Straits of Melaka, once a vital maritime trade route connecting Asia to Europe and the Middle East.…

Meizhou Island(place of Mazu belief)

Mazu is a goddess situated believed mainly by the people in the southeast of China. Mazu was originally named Lin Mo or Lin Mo Niang, born in the Putian city Fujian province. In the legend, she helped save people in peril of the sea, kills the…

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Medallion with two peacocks

This medallion was a badge for a civil official of the third rank in the Ming dynasty. Originally square, it has been cut, perhaps to serve as the cover for a round box. Ming-dynasty rank badges were usually woven or embroidered as part of an…

Mazu Temple

The most famous Mazu temple called Jenn Lann Temple in Taiwan

Mazu Belief and Customs

The Mazu belief and customs are a set of traditions and practices that are centered around the worship of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess. Mazu belief is particularly popular among coastal communities in Southern China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. The…

Mazu belief and customs

Mazu is a goddess situated believed mainly by the people in the southeast of China. Mazu was originally named Lin Mo or Lin Mo Niang, born in the Putian city Fujian province. In the legend, she helped save people in peril of the sea, kills the…

Tags: Ancient China

Mazu belief and customs

Mazu is a goddess situated believed mainly by the people in the southeast of China. Mazu was originally named Lin Mo or Lin Mo Niang, born in the Putian city Fujian province. In the legend, she helped save people in peril of the sea, kills the…

Tags: Ancient China

Mazu belief and customs

Mazu is a goddess situated believed mainly by the people in the southeast of China. Mazu was originally named Lin Mo or Lin Mo Niang, born in the Putian city Fujian province. In the legend, she helped save people in peril of the sea, kills the…

Tags: Ancient China

Maximum Security Prison, Robben Island

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Maximum Security Prison, Robben Island

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A photograph showing the entrance to Robben Island.

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Mawangdui(King Ma's Mound)

Mawangdui（King Ma's Mound）

Mawangdui, an archaeological site in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, holds great historical and cultural significance. Dating back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE), it offers insights into the customs and culture of that era. The site…

Mawangdui

Mawangdui, an archaeological site in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, holds great historical and cultural significance. Dating back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE), it offers insights into the customs and culture of that era. The site…

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Hall 1

Scenery of Terracotta Army

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor--picture

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This mausoleum was constructed over 38 years, from 246 to 208 BC, and is situated underneath a 76-meter-tall tomb mound shaped like a truncated pyramid.From Wikipedia

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

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…

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Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

Located in the Lintong District of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang is the tomb of the first emperor in Chinese history, the largest and richest of the ancient tombs of Chinese emperors, and a great testimony to the culture of…

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

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This mausoleum was constructed over 38 years, from 246 to 208 BC, and is situated underneath a 76-meter-tall tomb mound shaped like a truncated pyramid.From Wikipedia

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Qin Shi Huang) is located in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province of China. This mausoleum was constructed over 38 years, from 246 to 208 BC, and is situated underneath a 76-meter-tall tomb mound shaped…

Mausoleum

This mausoleum was constructed over 38 years, from 246 to 208 BC, and is situated underneath a 76-meter-tall tomb mound shaped like a truncated pyramid.From Wikipedia

Market Street, St Andrews: A 16th Century Scottish Town

For over 800 years Market Street has been the commercial heart of the burgh of St Andrews. This reconstruction shows Market Street during the middle of the sixteenth century – a time when St Andrews was a significant trading centre and the religious…

Market Street

For over 800 years Market Street has been the commercial heart of the burgh of St Andrews. This reconstruction shows Market Street during the middle of the sixteenth century – a time when St Andrews was a significant trading centre and the religious…

Maritime Greenwich, United Kingdom

Maritime Greenwich is located along the bank of the River Thames in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1997. The site contains a rich royal history, with various heritage buildings in Royal…

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