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Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci created the Mona Lisa, one of the most well-known and mysterious pieces of art in history, between 1503 and 1519. Known for its exquisite use of sfumato, a technique that produces subtle color and tone changes that give her…
Loulan city China Xinjiang Urumqi Welcome you to tour the - panoramio
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Nüshu is a women's-only script that was passed down from mothers to their daughters in feudal-society China
Nüshu, a script exclusive to women, was traditionally transmitted from mothers to daughters in feudal China.
Mogao Cave
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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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…
Porta Praetoria
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Camera: Canon 5D mark 3
Lens: 24-70 F/4 L
Edited in Darktable
FlorenceCathedral3
Camera: Canon 5D mark 3
Lens: 24-70 F/4 L
Edited in Darktable
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Camera: Canon 5D mark 3
Lens: 24-70 F/4 L
Edited in Darktable
FlorenceCathedral2
Camera: Canon 5D mark 3
Lens: 24-70 F/4 L
Edited in Darktable
FlorenceCathedral
Camera: Canon 5D mark 3
Lens: 24-70 F/4 L
Edited in Darktable
Hoh Xil
Located in the northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Hoh Xil is one of the world’s most unique plateau ecosystems. Known for its harsh environment, endemic species, and vital ecological functions, Hoh Xil's distinctive topography and climate have…
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Located in the northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Hoh Xil is one of the world’s most unique plateau ecosystems. Known for its harsh environment, endemic species, and vital ecological functions, Hoh Xil's distinctive topography and climate have…
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Located in the northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Hoh Xil is one of the world’s most unique plateau ecosystems. Known for its harsh environment, endemic species, and vital ecological functions, Hoh Xil's distinctive topography and climate have…
Machu Picchu
Known as the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is among the world's most amazing archaeological monuments. The remarkable engineering, architectural, and agricultural achievements of the Inca civilization are on display in this 15th-century…
Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci created the Mona Lisa, one of the most well-known and mysterious pieces of art in history, between 1503 and 1519. Known for its exquisite use of sfumato, a technique that produces subtle color and tone changes that give her…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
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Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
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Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
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Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
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Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
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Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
The Colosseum
The Colosseum is one of Rome's most recognizable structures and a testament to the Roman Empire's engineering brilliance. The Colosseum, which was finished in 80 AD under Emperor Titus, could accommodate up to 50,000 people who came to see a variety…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the 10th century. Constructed on solid stone foundations, these massive, fortress-like dwellings are…
Pompeii
The ancient city of Pompeii, located in modern-day Italy, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. It was buried under volcanic ash during Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD, preserving buildings, artifacts and human remains…
Mountain Huangshan
Mount Huangshan, also known as Yellow Mountain, is one of China’s most iconic and culturally resonant natural landmarks. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its natural and cultural significance, Huangshan has inspired generations of…
Hampi
Hampi is a subset of the Vijayanagar ruins which were built approximately 700 years ago,
discovered by Colin Mackenzie in the year 1800. What makes Hampi a heritage site is not just
that it was built ages ago but also that firstly, it was the…
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Ranthambore National Park is a part of the forts (Hill forts of Rajasthan) and comes right next to
the Ranthambore fort. This forest has a variety of flora and fauna but is known for the tigers found
here. Due to poaching the species had been…
Ellora Caves
Ellora caves are carved out structures, extending more than 2 km, the highlight being the Kailasa
temple between 7th to 10th centuries and the Buddhist halls of learning. The Ellora caves are
a group of 34 caves and include construction for…
Carvings at Ellora
Ellora caves are carved out structures, extending more than 2 km, the highlight being the Kailasa
temple between 7th to 10th centuries and the Buddhist halls of learning. The Ellora caves are
a group of 34 caves and include construction for…
Chien Mu Library in CUHK
Example of Brutalist Architecture in Hong Kong:
Chai Wan Cape Collinson Crematorium and Cemetery in Hong Kong
Example of Brutalist Architecture in Hong Kong: Chai Wan Cape Collinson Crematorium and Cemetery
Traditional Peranakan costume
Photo of a traditional ladies' Peranakan costume.
Image taken in Netherlands: Vitrine Baba Nonya
Photograph of two Peranakan ladies
Photograph of two Peranakan ladies.
Photo from Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
Wedding Portrait of a Peranakan couple
A photograph of Peranakan wedding couple from a museum in Singapore. Taken at the wedding of Chung Guat Hooi (daughter of Capitan Chung Thye Phin) and Khoo Soo Beow (son of Khoo Heng Pan) May 1941, at 29 Church Steet, Penang, built by Capitan Chung…
Durotriges Graves
Recent archaeological analysis of Late Iron Age Durotriges graves in southern Britain
indicate that women may have stayed with their kin and that husbands may have moved to live with their wives. This is also known as matrilocality, which is…
