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PMR110-07 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: surviving obelisk of a pair, erected by Queen Hatshepsut, originally completely sheathed in electrum (75% gold, 22% silver and 3% copper). The entire temple was buried under sand by the Muslims up to the level where the obelisk changes colour, and uncovered by Napoleon in 1798/9. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR072-02 Italy, Lombardy, Sirmione: treasure trove of copper artefacts in a metalworker's shop Keywords: antiques, collectors' items, utensils, souvenirs, picturesque
PMR-D7558 Morocco, Marakech: traditional finely engraved beaten copper and brass trays on offer in the soukhs (bazaar). Keywords: Africa, artisan, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh, shopping
PMR-D6140 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg, with copper beech trees coming into leaf. Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, nature reserve
PMR-D6139 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Iffeldorf: view of the Greater Ostersee, part of the Ostersee complex of lakes, south of Lake Starnberg, with copper beech trees coming into leaf. Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, landscape, spring, ecology, biotope, reedbeds, colourful, nature reserve
PMR-D5381 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: beaten copper vessels in a coppersmith's shop. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, trade, manufacture, hollow-ware, non-ferrous
PMR-D5380 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: rows of copper kettles and brass teapots in a metalware shop. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, trade, manufacture, hollow-ware
PMR-D1015 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Lanna-style, copper-plated stupa of Wat Phra That Temple, on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR201-11 Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: entrance to a copper mine, possibly dating from 4000 BC, the oldest known shaft-and-gallery mines. Another behind. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-08 Israel, Negev Desert: the Mushroom Rock of vivid red sandstone in the Timna Valley National Park. Nearby are a number of early copper smelting sites used by the Egyptians in 1400/1300 BC. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR115-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of red and yellow tulips and pansies in a vista of copper beeches. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR115-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of red and yellow tulips in a vista of copper beeches. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR087K-26 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: Kujundziluk cobbled old town got its name from "kujunzije" (copper smith). Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, mosque, minaret
PMR056K-17 Malta: Tarxien, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 2800 years BC. Here, a collection of spherical stones, assumed to have been used as rollers for moving the monoliths.
PMR056K-16 Malta: Tarxien, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 2800 years BC. Here, part of a doorway, with the wall of an apse formed of well-fitting monolithic slabs.
PMR056K-15 Malta: Tarxien, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 2800 years BC. Here, a reconstructed stone cauldron in front of an altar (with modern support)
PMR056K-14 Malta: Tarxien, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 2800 years BC. Here, the bottom half of a huge figure, originally about 2.5 metres high, probably a fertility godess.
PMR056K-13 Malta: Tarxien, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 2800 years BC. Here, examples of animals and tracery carved on stones.
PMR055K-22 Malta: Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC. Here, the main entrance, built with 6 large slabs, 3 either side, with horizontal slabs across the top.
PMR055K-21 Malta: Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC. Here, some of the highest monoliths comprising the outer wall, heavily weathered.
PMR055K-20 Malta: Mnajdra, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC, stands about 800 metres away from the temple at Hagar Qim. Here, the threshold and remains of the doorway.
PMR055K-19 Malta: Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC. Here, a doorway carved out of one slab of limestone.
PMR019K-20 Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): the Neptune Fountain in the castle gardens, backed by old copper beech trees. Keywords: Czechoslovakia, park, statuary, architecture
PMR606-02 Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: altar niche in the Ggantije prehistoric temple, dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The outer wall is believed to have been at least 10 metres high. Keywords: prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age, altar
PMR603-11 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. Well-dressed stone monolith near the entrance passage; presumably all the stones were equally accurately finished originally. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR603-10 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. Stone altars, with (behind) the highest monolith in the north eastern wall. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR603-09 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. An altar niche, with mushroom-shaped altar, typical of the copper age temples. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR603-08 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. Typical doorways formed from horizontal and vertical slabs of stone. Keywords: architecture, copper age, prehistoric temple, ruin

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