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PMR112-04 Italy, Ravenna: the Mausoleum of Theodoric (died 526 AD) viewed from the side. The one-piece roof weighs 300 tons and was raised by means of an earth ramp. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR112-03 Italy, Ravenna: the Mausoleum of Theodoric (died 526 AD) showing entrances to the two levels. The one-piece roof weighs 300 tons and was raised by means of an earth ramp. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D11928 Greece, Island of Yali: handling pumicite or powdered pumice with earth-moving equipment, prior to shipment. Keywords: cosmetics, Dodecanese, exports, Greek Islands, Hellas, minerals, volcanic
PMR-D6582 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Arnaldo Pomodoro's sculpture "Sphere within a Sphere" in Trinity College. The inner sphere represents the earth and the outer sphere, Christianity. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, artistic
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
PMR-D5124 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. A small settlement in the lee of a rocky sandstone outcrop. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate
PMR-D5123 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. A herd of goats makes its way along the river valley. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate, livestock
PMR-D5122 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate
PMR-D0601 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. In this construction one enters Hell's mouth and progresses through the earth to Heaven. Keywords: capital city, ex-Kingdom, relaxed city, largest city, Buddhist, temples, Lao people, colourful, picturesque, architecture
PMR272-11 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Disney World - EPCOT Center: the geodesic sphere, "Spaceship Earth", with monorail train in the foreground. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR272-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Disney World - EPCOT Center: the geodesic sphere, "Spaceship Earth", with monorail train in the foreground. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR204-10 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Earth Ramp built by the Romans prior to storming the fortress. The site of the Roman siege camps (X Legion) are clearly to be seen. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR-D1526 Nepal: red earth cultivation terraces in the lower Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR159-04 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Yellow earth is coloured by the iron ores it contains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR-D2033 Scotland, Edinburgh: "Dynamic Earth" building and the new Scottish Parliament, from a bluff in Holyrood Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2028 Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with "Dynamic Earth" Interactive Centre, the New Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House, and the Firth of Forth. Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR481-05 Canada, British Columbia: landscape with red earth near Cache Creek, Rocky Mountains. Keywords: nature, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside
PMR143K-06 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The standing stones silhouetted with storm clouds approaching. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR143K-05 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR143K-04 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR143K-03 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR027K-32 Australia, Western Australia: Sandfire Roadhouse on the Great Northern Highway, with termite mounds lining the approach. Keywords: outback station, refuelling station, red earth
PMR074K-30 Spain, Fuerteventura: red, volcanic earth makes a striking contrast in Betancuria National Park. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR382-11 Australia, Queensland: spherical termite mound, taking its colour from the brilliant red earth. Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR558-10 Australia, Western Australia,: Red earth and turquoise sea - near the Broome Bird Observatory. Keywords: tropical, vivid , colourful, wilderness, sand, outback
PMR557-1 Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: the beach at Monkey Mia and the "main road" south to Denham. Keywords: tropical, sand dunes, outback, bush, red earth
PMR556-3 Australia, Western Australia, Norseman: Approximately 4.2 million tonnes of gold-mining tailings, all neatly stacked. Keywords: tropical, extracted earth, mining, minerals
PMR556-12 Australia, Wetern Australia, Shark Bay: sand dunes line the beach at Monkey Mia. Keywords: tropical, sand dunes, outback, bush, red earth

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