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Prambanan Temple and Phimai Temple

Two beautiful ancient buildings in ASEAN

Prambanan Temple and Phimai Temple.

Indonesia and Thailand are both culturally rich countries in ASEAN. Both are also world's top tourist destinations.

Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India.

Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India.

It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva.

The temple's history is uninterrupted from about the 7th century. The Virupaksha-Pampa sanctuary existed well before the Vijayanagara capital was located here. Inscriptions referring to Shiva date back to the 9th and 10th centuries. What started as a small shrine grew into a large complex under the Vijayanagara rulers. Evidence indicates there were additions made to the temple in the late Chalukyan and Hoysala periods, though most of the temple buildings are attributed to the Vijayanagar period. The huge temple building was built by Lakkana Dandesha, a chieftain under the ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Location: 📍Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka India

The magnificent Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The magnificent Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Prambanan Temple with a backdrop of Mount Sumbing, Indonesia

Prambanan Temple with a backdrop of Mount Sumbing, Indonesia

Monteriggioni is one of the best-preserved walled Medieval towns in Tuscany, Italy

Monteriggioni is one of the best-preserved walled Medieval towns in Tuscany, Italy.

The typical fortified village started as a castle in the early 13th century to protect the Sienese from their historical rivals, the Florentines.

The town is architecturally and culturally significant; it hosts several piazzas and is referenced in Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy."

Arg-e Bam Fortress, Iran

Arg-e Bam Fortress, Iran.

The origin of this citadel on the Silk Road can be traced back to the Achaemenid Persian Empire, 6th-4th c. BC. Its heyday was from the 7th-11th c. AD, being a crossroad of important trade routes.

The Pergamon Altar

The Pergamon Altar in Pergamum (Turkey) is one of the most famous buildings and one of the masterpieces of Hellenistic art. It was built by Eumene II in honor of Zeus Soter and Athena Nikephòros to celebrate the victory over the Galatians. Currently the front of the altar is kept in the Pergamonmuseum in Berlin.

Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Ark of Bukhara, a citadel dated 7th Century AD in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Ark of Bukhara, a citadel dated 7th Century AD in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

It is as old as city itself; being a military fortress, it is also a small palatial city that throughout history has been seat of several royal courts that existed in and around Bukhara.

Gorsam Chorten Stupa

Ever get the feeling that the universe is conspiring to get you to someplace. That's what happened to us on our last day in Tawang. We were planning to visit the usual tourist destinations - Bumla Pass, Madhuri lake etc. but had to turn back a second time as the roads were snowed in. Imagine our disappointment ☹️

That's when our driver suggested that we visit the Gorsam Chorten Stupa. We had seen pictures of this mesmerising Stupa nestled in the mountains next to a small secluded village, Zemithang. However, we had dropped it from our itinerary because of the distance. It is 92 kms away from Tawang and usually not a day trip in cold weather. So imagine our joy when our driver agreed to go and return the same day as we were heading back to Pune the next day.

This gorgeous stupa is the largest in the North East standing at 186 feet height and is a replica of the famous Boudhanath Stupa of Nepal. What makes this Stupa standout?? This is also the very place where the 14th Dalai Lama had his first rest after entering into India after he fled from Tibet.

One of our best experiences in this trip and the best part is the views are WOW.

In Sri Lanka there's this massive column of rock nearly 200 m high that hosts a 1600-year-old fortress on its top

Desert town, Moudjeria, Tagant region, Mauritania

ancient Vedic temples

All ancient Vedic temples were constructed based on similar energy cell points present in human body. Each and every atoms vibrate at same wavelength of cosmic power and so synchronization in spiritual place with human body soul is main aim for such divine build up.

Tofukuji Temple

Tofukuji Temple in Japan, known for its breathtaking autumn foliage, is a serene masterpiece.

Located in Kyoto, this Zen Buddhist temple offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city.

The vibrant colors of the maple trees during fall create an awe-inspiring atmosphere, attracting visitors from around the world. Its iconic wooden bridge, Tsutenkyo, provides stunning panoramic views.

Tofukuji Temple is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking inner peace.

Powerful empires in Southeast Asia

Indigenous people have lived in Newfoundland

Indigenous people have lived in Newfoundland for thousands of years, long before European contact. The indigenous people of Newfoundland are primarily the Beothuk and Mi'kmaq.

The Beothuk people inhabited the island of Newfoundland for several centuries, possibly as early as 2,000 years ago. They had a distinct culture and language and lived off the land by hunting, fishing, and gathering. Unfortunately, the Beothuk population declined significantly after the arrival of European settlers due to conflict, disease, and a loss of traditional resources. The last known Beothuk individual, a woman named Shanawdithit, died in 1829, marking the extinction of the Beothuk people.

The Mi'kmaq people also had a presence in Newfoundland, and they continue to live in the region today. The Mi'kmaq have a long history in the Atlantic region, including Newfoundland, and have maintained their cultural traditions and connections to the land.

It's important to acknowledge that indigenous people have complex histories and relationships with the land, and their presence in Newfoundland predates European colonization.

Assyrian king Sargon II (right) and his crown prince Sennacherib

Assyrian king Sargon II (right) and his crown prince Sennacherib. Bas-relief from Sargon II's Palace at Dur-Sharrukin, Assyria, c. 716–713 BC. Now at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Etowah Mounds

Etowah Mounds (also known as Etowah Indian Mounds) is a National Historic Landmark and archaeological site near Cartersville, Georgia, USA, enclosing the ruins of a prehistoric Native American city whose original name is unknown. The present designation of Etowah means “town” in the language of the Muscogee-Creek Native Americans.

📸: Ahmose Nefertari as depicted in tomb TT359

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