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PMR101-12 Egypt, Memphis (capital of Egypt in the time of the Old Kingdom): head and shoulders of the prostrate limestone colossus of Ramesses II, originally standing 42.5 feet high, showing the royal cartouche on breast and right shoulder. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-11 Egypt, Memphis (capital of Egypt in the time of the Old Kingdom): prostrate limestone colossus of Ramesses II, originally standing 42.5 feet high. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR-D6900 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Late afternoon view from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6897 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6896 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6895 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6884 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 m, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Statues of fallen warriors in the crypt and stained glass window. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6883 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6882 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D2831 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2830 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2829 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

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