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PMR-D11914 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: sculptured stone figures of a baker's wife, Mudder Schulten, demanding payment for bread from Adolph Friedrich IV von Mecklenburg-Strelitz on the market place, made famous in a book from Fritz Reuther. Sculpture by Wilhelm Jaeger. Keywords: culture, Dörchläuchting, heritage, legend, literature, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D8265 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the former Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1613-19 in Renaissance style by Paul Francke, head builder to the duke, now houses part of the book collection of the Herzog August Library. Keywords: picturesque, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8263 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Herzog August Bibliothek or Biblioteca Augusta is one of the world's most important libraries. Founded in1572, by the time of the 17th century it was the largest library north of the Alps. It contains over 900,000 books and 11,500 manuscripts which have survived the turbulent centuries intact. Famous librarians include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz and Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Keywords: picturesque, volumes, collections, incunabula, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D6898 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the 36-storey City Hochhaus, at 142 metres, the tallest building in Leipzig, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument. Designed by architect Hermann Henselmann in the form of an open book, it was formerly part of the university campus. In the foreground is the spire of the Russian Church. Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark
PMR-D0933 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: recently completed Molmi Paya, built in memory of monk Molmi Sayadaw, who appears in the Guiness Book of Records for reciting scriptures. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0874 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0872 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0871 Myanmar, Mandalay: one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world") at Kuthodaw Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR324-04 USSR, Leningrad: buildings on Nevsky Prospekt, viewed from the gardens of Kazan Cathedral. No. 28, on the right, built in 1912-14, now the "House of Books" formerly belonged to the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg
PMR245-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios (Geiselgasteig), Grünwald. Film set for an American "Toyland" children's TV film, with pink & white chalets and "go-cars". View of the "town hall" and "candy factory" from the verandah of a chalet. (The set was originally a mining village with pit-head buildings for a German TV series). Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy
PMR245-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios (Geiselgasteig), Grünwald. Film set for an American "Toyland" children's TV film, with pink & white chalets and "go-cars". A magician entertaining children on the steps of the "town hall". Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy
PMR245-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios (Geiselgasteig), Grünwald. Film set for an American "Toyland" children's TV film, with pink & white chalets and "go-cars". Bunny rabbit with friend. Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy
PMR245-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios (Geiselgasteig), Grünwald. Film set for an American "Toyland" children's TV film, with pink & white chalets and "go-cars". Having a plaster face mask made, in front of one of the chalets. Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy
PMR245-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios (Geiselgasteig), Grünwald. Film set for an American "Toyland" children's TV film, with pink & white chalets and "go-cars". Teddy bears with balloons near the "toymaster's workshop". Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy
PMR245-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios (Geiselgasteig), Grünwald. Film set for an American "Toyland" children's TV film, with pink & white chalets and "go-cars". Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy
PMR-D4016 People's Republic of China, Hunan Province, Yongzhou City: red ladies' drummer band serenading the guests of the Fanceden Hotel with patriotic songs. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, culture, sculpture, Mao Tse Tung, red book, socialist
PMR-D4015 People's Republic of China, Hunan Province, Yongzhou City: red statue of Mao Zedong in the foyer of the Fanceden Hotel. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, culture, sculpture, Mao Tse Tung, red book, socialist
PMR193-11 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view across the Marina Grande to Mount Tiberius from the terrace of the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. The town of Capri lies to the right. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, panorama, scenic
PMR193-09 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: a pergola in the garden of the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, turquoise sea
PMR193-08 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: an ancient sphinx looks out towards the Sorrento Peninsula from the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, antique, antiquity
PMR193-07 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of the Marina Grande from the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books
PMR-D2395 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. A faience panel exquisitely decorated with roses and birds in the adjacent gardens. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2394 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. The octagonal pavilion enclosing his tombstone is much visited. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument
PMR-D2393 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument
PMR116K-05 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: a Bedouin family member, in front of his tent. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR145K-17 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-15 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-09 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR467-03 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: a potential customer studies the books on offer at one of the second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature
PMR467-02 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature
PMR505-05 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view in the lower enceinte, with the belvedere of the middle ward nearest. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR505-04 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the buildings of the middle ward. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR505-03 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the barbican. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR505-02 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the lower enceinte, showing the outer wall and barbican, the main entrance. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR505-01 Cyprus (North); St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: part of the lower enceinte and corner watch tower, with Giant Fennel flower (Ferula communis). Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-12 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: Prince John's Tower, from whence this monarch's bodyguard were forced to jump in 1373, for suspected treasonous intentions! Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-11 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the upper enceinte or courtyard may have been planted with useful herbs in Byzantine times. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-10 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through "the Queen's Window", where, it is said, the queen was wont to pass the time. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-09 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through a Gothic window frame in the former royal apartments. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-08 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the remains of one of the west-facing rooms, built into the rock, with part of the coastal plain in the background. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-07 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the north over a jumble of rocks. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-06 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the west with the village of Karmi and the north coastal plain. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-05 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view from the highest point, showing the approach road and Kyrenia Mountains. The level area was used by the Crusaders for jousting tournaments. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-04 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia, with a few blackened trees still visible from the great bush fire of 1995. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-03 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia and the north coastal plain. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR440-09 England, Devon: main entrance to Leigh Barton Farm which is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Keywords: winter, historic, early morning
PMR116K-20 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Flock of goats, with striking rock formations in the background. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-19 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Young Bedouin goatherd, with his charges, with striking rock formations in the background. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-18 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-17 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-16 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-15 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-14 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Close-up of the pink-flowered plant which grows in such profusion. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-13 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: View of the mountains from a sand dune near the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-12 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: The road to Al-Munayshir, just outside the reservation. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-11 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: T.E. Lawrence's "Seven Pillars of Wisdom", a monumental rock formation near the visitors centre. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-10 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Three Oryx, newly introduced after becoming extinct, in an enclosed area. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-09 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Bedouin guide, Eid, with his father. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-08 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Bedouin graveyard in the desert, ring-fenced. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-07 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Bedouin guide, Eid, (21) with his V8-engined Jeep in a mass of pink flowers, later plucked for goat fodder. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-06 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Head of the Bedouin family, father of Eid, pouring morning coffee, made from self-roasted coffee beans. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-04 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Bedouin tent, home of the family of Eid. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-03 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Typical monumental rock formation with masses of pink flowers in the foreground. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-02 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Natural bridge in a sandstone outcrop. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-01 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Baby goat belonging to a Bedouin family in the desert. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR665-02 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: typically eroded rock pillars as described by T.E. Lawrence. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR665-01 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: one of a number of natural bridges in the sandstone outcrops of this protected desert area. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

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