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PMR-D2710 Turkey, Erzurum: 4L-SKN Ilyushin Il-76TD of Sky Georgia, damaged after a ground collision on 30.10.2011, awaiting repair. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, air transport, airlines, airplane, aviation

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PMR114-02 Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Arch of Augustus, built in 27 BC where the Via Flaminia meets the Via Emilia. It was damaged in a Greek siege in 538 AD and restored in the 10th century. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman
PMR113-04 Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Giovanni Evangelista built about 424 AD by Galla Placidia, damaged by bombing in 1944 and later restored. Closer view of the Gothic marble portal. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths, Byzantine
PMR113-03 Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Giovanni Evangelista built about 424 AD by Galla Placidia, damaged by bombing in 1944 and later restored. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths, Byzantine
PMR080-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: trademark of the city: the twin towers of the Gothic Frauenkirche (cathedral), consecrated in 1494, were rebuilt after war damage Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, towers, historic, brick-built, onion domes
PMR049-05 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: courtyard and north pavilion of the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR049-02 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR-D11411 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Panagia Mandrakina, a small, Greek Orthodox church on the Spianada, took on its present form in 1950 after rebuilding due to war damage. Keywords: architecture, belltower, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque
PMR-D6640 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Great Hall in Belfast City Hall, rebuilt after war damage. Keywords: heritage, historic, meeting room, conferance, sumptuous
PMR-D6499 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): a sika deer, carved in a living cedar tree, by Japanese artist Masa Susuki. Known as "Tachigi-bori", the aim is to recognise each tree's individual spirit without causing damage to the tree itself. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, artistic
PMR-D4566 The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: remains of a dwelling damaged in the 2004 tsunami. Keywords: floods, deluge, waves, destruction, engulf, tidal-wave
PMR-D4157 Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. Damaged figure of a lion. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic
PMR-D3501 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Wernerscheshaus (1606), one of the best examples of timber-frame building which escaped war-damage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3498 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3496 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3495 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Knollenstrasse which largely escaped war-damage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3492 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3491 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3490 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3403 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: facade of the Baroque Landtag (1724, rebuilt after war damage), seat of government of Saxony-Anhalt, with its rich decoration. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR183-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Victory Arch (Siegestor), built 1844-47, based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Extensive war damage is now repaired. The new inscription reads: "Dedicated to victory, destroyed by war, an exhortation to peace". Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Schwabing, Ludwigstrasse, classical
PMR-D2350 Iran, Kermanshah: captured enemy tanks from the Iran-Iraq War at the at the memorial museum and mosque. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, war-damage
PMR-D2349 Iran, Kermanshah: captured enemy vehicles from the Iran-Iraq War at the at the memorial museum and mosque. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, war-damage, trucks, transport
PMR-D2141 The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage. The tableau with the horseman is believed original. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2140 The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage, with reflection in canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR485-10 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: the cathedral, part Romanesque, part Gothic, dating back to the 12th century, has also been rebuilt after severe war damage. Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR485-07 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Marienkirche (1250), one of the finest brick-built Gothic churches in Germany, was badly damaged during the war, but now stands again. Its most famous organist was Dietrich Buxtehude. View from the tower of the Petrikirche, showing Marktplatz and Rathaus (also dating from1250). Keywords: mediaeval, twin towers, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, panorama
PMR485-06 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Marienkirche (1250), one of the finest brick-built Gothic churches in Germany, was badly damaged during the war, but now stands again. Its most famous organist was Dietrich Buxtehude. View from the tower of the Petrikirche. Keywords: mediaeval, twin towers, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, panorama
PMR470-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the Old Palace of Schleissheim, built in 1626 for the Elector Maximilian I (rebuilt after war damage). Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens
PMR125K-06 Germany, Berlin: quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria on the Brandenburg Gate, replaced after war damage in1958. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR115K-21 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 damaged "Corinthian" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, manifests Nabataian and Hellenic features. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR094K-31 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the theatre, with stage, orchestra pit, and seating (the first three rows reserved for VIPs). Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-30 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: oblique view of the three tiers of Corinthian columns providing a backing for the theatre stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-29 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the large stone dolphin at the right of the stage, with carvings of The Three Graces, and The Judgement of Paris. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-28 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the central concave niche of the theatre-stage, showing personifications of Rome and Sabratha as well as military figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-27 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-26 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-25 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved headless torso of a female figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-24 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the Curia (Senate House), with wide steps for the chairs of the magistrates. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-23 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved (and preserved) Acanthus leaves on a doorway surround. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-22 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: an early Christian gravestone for "Marcella". Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-21 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. General view of the Roman city, showing its fine location next to the sea. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-20 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-19 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture, showing the convex, triangular form, and the protecting lions. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-18 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR091K-25 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. The Clock Tower, built in 1566-72, was damaged in the 1963 earthquake and the clockwork was lost. It has now been replaced and is visible all over the bazaar. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage
PMR087K-28 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: some of the damaged buildings are still empty shells, waiting to be rebuilt. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, war damage
PMR087K-21 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: many of the old stone houses have new roofs after shell damage 1992-5. Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim
PMR081K-17 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The mosaic floor of a Roman villa, still in situ, scarcely damaged. Keywords: picturesque, Maghreb, historic, heritage, architecture, Numidian, archeological site
PMR079K-17 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone
PMR079K-16 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the sandstone figure of a horseman surmounting the roof. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone
PMR079K-15 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the triple towers of the west end with "dwarf gallery" round the apse. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone
PMR012K-18 Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here is Christ with his desciples (extensively damaged). Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity
PMR432-11 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: popularly known as the "Milk Churn Gate", this structure was part of a 15th century defence system, badly damaged during WWII. Keywords: metropolis, fortifications, historic, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR561-9 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Government House, rebuilt after cyclone damage. Keywords: tropical
PMR665-12 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: the Temple of Zeus, which stands on a prominence dominating the city, was built in about 165 AD, and has been badly damaged by earthquakes. It is under constant (French) restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR641-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The stage of the well-preserved theatre, dating from 190 AD, with its three-tiered facade incorporating 108 fluted Corinthian columns, and finely carved semi-circular niches in the front of the stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR641-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The headless statue of Flavius Tullus on a fountain at the corner of the Antonine Temple. He was the commissioner of the aqueduct which supplied the city with its water. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic
PMR641-01 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. An example of the inspired stone carving on a piece of fallen masonry, with the capital of a Corinthian column behind. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

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