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PMR-D9089 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Farmacia de la Estrella, the oldest pharmacy in the city, has preserved the shop-interior as it was 100 years ago. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, apothecary, chemist, homeopathy, homeopatia, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D8992 Chile, Puerto Natales: representation of an extinct Giant Ground Sloth (Mylodon darwini), the remains of which were found in a nearby cave. It is believed to have become extinct about 5000 years ago. Keywords: South America, palaeontology, monument, statue, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America
PMR-D8979 Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: distant view of the Grey Glacier, which used to fill this inlet a few years ago. It is 6 km. wide at the face, which is about 30 metres high. Keywords: South America, lake, mountains, global warming, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America
PMR-D8853 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Assorted impressions of Guanacos. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8852 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. View of cave in relation to the gorge of the River Pinturas. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8851 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Men hunting Guanacos with bolas (?) Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8850 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8849 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Running Guanacos with Puma (?) and concentric circles. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8848 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Rhea footprint and jagged line - ornamentation? Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8847 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8846 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Impressions of Rhea footprints among the human hand-prints. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8845 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Impressions of Guanacos (?) Keywords: South America, cave drawings, historic, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology
PMR-D8844 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8843 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8840 Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas, and site of the "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. Keywords: South America, cave drawings, historic, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology
PMR-D7483 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places. The hotel on the far shore was destroyed by a rock fall some years ago but has been partially rebuilt. Keywords: Africa, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, rocky, shady
PMR-D7465 Morocco, Ammonites, Trilobites, Goniatites, Orthoceras and other fossils displayed for sale at a location near Rissani where coral reefs used to exist in the Devonian period, 410-355 million years ago. Keywords: Africa, excavations, archeology, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D6068 Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic
PMR-D6067 Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic
PMR-D5566 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A model of the area of excavation. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5565 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A pair of bed frames have survived the centuries. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5564 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Lower room of a house, with stone basin. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5563 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The highest wall so far uncovered is a house fronting on to a triangular square. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5562 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A flight of stone steps, fractured in an earthquake. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5561 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A Bronze Age WC, with running water. Houses had hot and cold running water, the hot probably coming from geo-thermal sources. Also waste water disposal pipes. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5560 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Walls of unattributed buildings, with the main street in the background. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5559 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5558 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5557 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Doorway and windows of a putative house. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5556 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Ongoing excavation of the wall of a 2/3-storey building, with supports. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5555 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. General view of the site, with the extensive new roofing arrangements for protection from the elements. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5125 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. Along this route passed Alexander the Great with his armies, over 2000 years ago. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate
PMR446-08 Lithuania, Trakai: typical wooden houses of the people of the Jewish Karaite sect who were brought here over 600 years ago from the Crimea to act as palace guards for Prince Vytautas, and still maintain their language and culture. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, tradition, historic, mediaeval
PMR527-12 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": the approach stairway to the ziggurat from the north. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR527-11 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": the partially reconstructed ziggurat from the north-west. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR527-10 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": a reconstructed house (without roof) in the residential quarter, known as "Abraham's House". Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-09 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": western corner of Ekhursag of Ur-Nammu, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934. Keywords: architecture, walls, foundations, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-08 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": the remaining walls of Ekhursag palace/shrine showing the bitumen used as mortar, with the ziggurat in the background. Keywords: architecture, bricks, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-07 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": a surviving arched doorway. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-06 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view to the east from the ziggurat with the foundations of Ekhursag palace/shrine, and the Euphrates in the far distance. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR134K-21 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: Hotel Eiger, formerly Hotel Bristol, 60 years ago! Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR133K-16 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-15 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-14 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-13 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-11 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR109K-35 France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. The extent of one of the five terraces, used as sheltered dwellings for about 50,000 years by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples and their successors. Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR109K-34 France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. View of the rock shelter and steps down to the road below, in use until the 20th century. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon
PMR109K-33 France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. A modern winch for hoisting up provisions for more modern occupants. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon
PMR028K-05 Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Here, sandbanks deposited in the trees by the last floods. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park. Keywords: geology
PMR028K-04 Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. The high water mark shows how high the river rises in the rainy season. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park. Keywords: geology
PMR028K-03 Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park. Keywords: geology
PMR028K-02 Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park. Keywords: geology
PMR028K-01 Australia, Western Australia: Hollowed-out caves in the cliff-bottom at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park. Keywords: geology
PMR015K-20 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view of the ziggurat from the north-west. Keywords: Mesopotamia, Bible, first civilisation, archeology, excavations
PMR015K-19 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view of a reconstructed house, known as "Abraham's House". Keywords: Mesopotamia, excavations, archeology, first civilisation
PMR015K-18 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": close-up of the original bitumen used as mortar between the stones of the buildings. Keywords: Mesopotamia, first civilisation, archeology, excavations
PMR015K-17 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": close-up of the mark of the builder, stamped on a brick. Keywords: Mesopotamia, excavations, archeology, first civilisation
PMR036K-17 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a row of houses on the unpaved street of sand. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-16 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a section of the narrow gauge railway which delivered water to the door, daily. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-15 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the kitchen of a supervisor's house, with early refrigerator which used ice blocks. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-14 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the bedroom of a supervisor's house (the furniture spent about 80 years in storage!) Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-13 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the living room of a supervisor's house. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-09 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the skittle/bowling alley. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-08 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the theatre/assembly hall with organ. Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago
PMR036K-07 Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the gymnasium. Keywords: mining town, colonial life a century ago, diamond mining
PMR069K-29 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a stone from the antique lighthouse, bearing the remains of an inscription, formerly with bronze-inlaid letters. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-28 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the harbour basin and granaries, from a sand dune. The Agora stretched to the left. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-27 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a series of Roman granaries, virtually complete except for the roofs, but completely overgrown by vegetation, on the former harbour quay. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-26 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: scrambling up the sand dunes which have invaded the area. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-25 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the silted-up harbour basin, around which the life of the city formerly turned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-24 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view from the Roman amphitheatre of the site of the antique city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR405-02 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago. Visble in this view are the fourth Rodendorf House and the Rübenach House, added in the 15th and 16th centuries. Keywords: historic place, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle, turrets, mediaeval
PMR405-01 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago. Keywords: historic place, mediaeval, turrets, castle, national heritage, fortifications, defence
PMR382-09 Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: section of a mural, depicting the town in its heyday, as a gold-mining centre, over 100 years ago. Keywords: gold mining town, architecture
PMR673-02 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a stone lion in the foreground. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR673-01 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a finely carved stone chedi in the foreground. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR622-10 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-09 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-08 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the stage and orchestra of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-07 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the seating rows of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR573-01 Namibia, Khorixas: The "Organ Pipes", basalt rods up to five metres long, inserted in the schist about 120 million years ago, in a gorge near Khorixas.
PMR569-12 Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View of the canyon and dried-out Fish River from the look-out, a few kilometres east of the car park.
PMR569-11 Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View across the canyon.
PMR569-10 Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View to the west of the car park, along the lip of the canyon.
PMR569-09 Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View of the winding river course to the west of the car park.
PMR662-09 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Theatre, built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, was enlarged to a capacity of 8,500 persons by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, slicing through many rock tombs in the rear wall. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR642-07 Libya, Fezzan, Al-Fejej: a graveyard of the Garamantes, the Berber people who lived here about 2000 years ago. A mound of baked clay was raised over each grave, now much weathered. Keywords: Maghreb, Al-Fjij, Al-Fjeaj, barren, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, ancient civilisation

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