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PMR-D13429
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: small windmill on the side of the cliff facing the sea.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D12825
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Heilbronn: the faces of the astronomical clock dating from 1580 on the facade of the town hall (Rathaus).
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, horology, mechanical, mediaeval, picturesque, scientific

PMR124-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower

PMR124-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower

PMR106-08
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. A commemorative plaque, set into the cliff face, acknowledging the help of UNESCO, Cost was about US$ 36,000,000.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR096-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Beer Festival: tables in front of the north face of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its double staircase. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Beer Festival: tables in front of the north face of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its double staircase.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, drinking, architecture

PMR-D11488
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): the elegant arcades of the Liston face the Spianada on the west side. It was built under French rule, in 1807.
Keywords: architecture, Ionian Islands, picturesque, plaza, promenade, terrace

PMR-D11171
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a closer view of some of the burial chambers in a cliff face overlooking the ruins of the ancient city of Pinara.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11170
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a cliff face with over 900 rock burial chambers towers over the ruins of the ancient city of Pinara.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11168
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: one of the senior citizens.
Keywords: aged, face, Mediterranean, Turkish, visage, woman, wrinkles

PMR-D9937
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: cottages facing the village square, with open air cafe tables.
Keywords: picturesque, peaceful, dwellings

PMR-D9616
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
The guide in an inflatable dinghy.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9615
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Piece of glacier ice formed into a heart shape.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9614
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9613
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9612
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9611
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9610
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9609
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Piece of glacier ice which may be 1000 years old.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9608
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9607
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9606
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9605
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9604
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9603
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9602
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9601
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Visitors are offered a tour of the lagoon in an amphibious vehicle.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9600
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9599
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9598
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9597
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9596
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9595
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9594
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9593
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9592
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9084
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Casa de Gobierno or Casa Rosada, is the office of the president and seat of the executive. It faces the Plaza de Mayo, as did the original fort from 1580, which it replaced.
Keywords: South America, palace, mansion, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9005
Chile, Punta Arenas: trompe-l'oeil facades of workers' housing on a blank wall on the Avenida Costanera, facing the sea.
Keywords: South America, paintings, artistry, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8979
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: distant view of the Grey Glacier, which used to fill this inlet a few years ago. It is 6 km. wide at the face, which is about 30 metres high.
Keywords: South America, lake, mountains, global warming, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8856
Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: a trio of Black-faced Ibis or Bandurria (Theristicus melanopis) in flight.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and fauna

PMR-D8655
Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8654
Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8653
Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis).
Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America

PMR-D8276
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1450 and faces the Marktplatz with its five arcades. On the second floor are lavishly furnished council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8242
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Cafe Richter am Schlüter-Eck, facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8241
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-framed houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8239
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-frame houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market) with part of the Trinitatis Church on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8184
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8183
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8179
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8177
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8176
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8174
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8173
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen), with St. Mary's Church behind.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8172
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade with clock on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8171
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade of the Besokssenter (Visitors' Centre) on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8170
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8169
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8064
Norway, Oslo: the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III. It faces the length of Karl Johans Gate.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, Classical

PMR-D7467
Morocco, Rissani: black-face sheep at the sheep and goat market.
Keywords: Africa, livestock, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D6748
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with a rocky cove in the foreground, and showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6746
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the west
with succeeding headlands, showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6745
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with succeeding headlands, showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6740
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the "Giant's Organ", a series of exposed basalt columns in the cliff-face caused by the cooling of volcanic lava.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6734
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: half exposed basalt columns in the cliff-face caused by the cooling of volcanic lava, with a layer of reddish laterite near the bottom.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6625
Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: south west (classical) facade of Castle Ward mansion (National Trust), overlooking Strangford Lough. Built in the 1860s, it has a classical facade facing south, but a gothic facade facing north, to satisfy the wishes of both Lord Bangor and his wife.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate

PMR-D6280
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a row of fine gabled burgher houses, facing onto the Weinmarkt.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6258
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Pax (peace) faces the figure of Mars (war) at opposite ends of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6257
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Mars (war) faces the figure of Pax (peace) at opposite ends of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D5334
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: facade and iwan of the Barak-Khan Madrasa, built in late 15th/early 16th centuries. It faces the Khazrati-Imami Mosque (2007) across the square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5153
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of Nodir Divan-Begi madrasa (part of the Lab-i Hauz complex) with depictions of 2 phoenix birds, 2 misshapen white deer and a "man-in-the-sun" face.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D4709
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: fishing boats with outriggers, with stilt houses facing on to the main road, Del Rosario Street behind.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, Visayas

PMR-D4660
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the face on the principal spire of the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, was inspired by the Bayon at Angkor.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4405
Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful

PMR-D4403
Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Rear view, with entrance to the temple beneath the Buddha figure. Still unfinished in November 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith

PMR-D4402
Thailand, Phuket Island: face of the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful

PMR-D4401
Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful

PMR-D4349
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a remarkable planed-smooth cliff face, leaning on its neighbour, on Ko Phing Kan ("Leaning on itself Island").
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D0946
Myanmar, Bagan: fine mural carving of three-faced Brahma in Nan Paya ("Palace Temple") , a Hindu temple in Myinkaba.
Keywords: temples, Hindu, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D0924
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Pretty Burmese girl with a fan and the traditional "thanakha" (sun screen/make-up) on her face.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0923
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Pretty Burmese girl with a fan and the traditional "thanakha" (sunscreen/make-up) on her face.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0897
Myanmar, Mandalay: young girl with decorated face and head crowned with flowers, near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0646
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the mihrab facing Mecca.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0366
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: one of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0365
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: two of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0168
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: climbers on the sheer face of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Keywords: adventure, rock-climbing, sport, outdoor, activity

PMR339-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: north face of the Eiger (3970 metres) or "Eigerwand", with Jungfraujoch Railway Tunnel, from the Männlichen-Wengernalp path.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, mighty, awe-inspiring, challenge, majestic

PMR329-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Granite-faced office block on the north bank of the River Aurajoki, with returning fishing boat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, imposing, watercraft, moorings

PMR322-09
USSR, Leningrad: General Staff Headquarters on Palace Square, facing the Winter Palace, built by Carlo Rossi between 1819 and 1829.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, crescent, arches, monument, chariot, horse-drawn, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR293-06
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
A variety of different-coloured lichens growing on the rock face.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

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

PMR-D3625
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) growing out of the rock face, probably centuries old.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, tree, dendrology, flora

PMR-D3516
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1450 and faces the Marktplatz with its five arcades. On the second floor are lavishly furnished council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D2994
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the unique Schleierfälle (Bridal-veil Waterfalls) in the Ammer Valley are under state protection: chalky water, falling over the rocks, is filtered by luxuriant mosses, with the resultant continual build-up of the rock face.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, natural phenomenon

PMR-D2993
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the unique Schleierfälle (Bridal-veil Waterfalls) in the Ammer Valley are under state protection: chalky water, falling over the rocks, is filtered by luxuriant mosses, with the resultant continual build-up of the rock face.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, natural phenomenon

PMR-D2992
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the unique Schleierfälle (Bridal-veil Waterfalls) in the Ammer Valley are under state protection: chalky water, falling over the rocks, is filtered by luxuriant mosses, with the resultant continual build-up of the rock face.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, natural phenomenon

PMR-D2989
Netherlands, Volondam: some of the gabled facades housing souvenir shops and boutiques facing the harbour of this popular resort.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, photogenic

PMR-D1509
Nepal: close view of the wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1508
Nepal: wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1431
People's Republic of China, Tibet: unusual patterns of erosion on a rock face near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR150-10
Austria, Tyrol, Achensee: rock face on Hochiss (2299 metres) in the Rofan Mountains; the "Stone Gate" lies to the left of this outcrop.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR147-01
Romania, Constanta, Mangalia: an endless field of sunflower faces.
Keywords: Pangalia, Tomisoara, colourful, yellow, infinity, agriculture, botany, flowers

PMR-D2335
Iran, Sanandaj: a room facing the courtyard in the Asef Mansion, a Qajar building which is now a museum of Kurdish life.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion

PMR115K-19
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: Eroded strata, in the form of concentric circles of coloured sandstone.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-16
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: Bands of colour in a bluff on the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR-D1904
Somerset: south-facing herbacious border in the East Court of Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR145K-31
Myanmar, Bagan: NanPaya, probably built in the 11th century, contains fine bas-relief carvings of three-faced Brahma.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR485-09
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: "An der Obertrave" - houses facing onto the River Trave.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR505-11
Cyprus, (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: one of about 150 "Royal Tombs" dating from the 8th and 7th centuries BC discovered in 1957. Note the well faced stonework. Behind, over-roofed, is the largest tomb, number 3, a tumulus.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

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

PMR501-01
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Ottoman houses facing the barbed wire of the UN "green line", which separates the north and south sectors of Nicosia.
Keywords: Lefkosa, dwelling, Turkish houses

PMR445-12
Poland, Ketrzyn: Hitler's "Wolfsschanze" ("Wolf's Redoubt") near the Russian border was to be his eastern HQ and consists of nearly 40 massive concrete bunkers which the Nazis attempted to blow up in the face of the Russian advance:
umber 2 mess bunker. In a similar bunker not far away Graf von Stauffenberg made his abortive attempt on Hitler's life with a bomb.
Keywords: defence, assassination attempt, Graf von Stauffenberg, Eastern Front, WWII, fortifications

PMR445-11
Poland, Ketrzyn: Hitler's "Wolfsschanze" ("Wolf's Redoubt") near the Russian border was to be his eastern HQ and consists of nearly 40 massive concrete bunkers which the Nazis attempted to blow up in the face of the Russian advance:
blown-out wall of Goering's personal bunker. Note the thickness of the roof.
Keywords: defence, assassination attempt, Graf von Stauffenberg, Eastern Front, WWII, fortifications

PMR445-10
Poland, Ketrzyn: Hitler's "Wolfsschanze" ("Wolf's Redoubt") near the Russian border was to be his eastern HQ and consists of nearly 40 massive concrete bunkers which the Nazis attempted to blow up in the face of the Russian advance:
Hitler's personal bunker had six entrances on the north side; the concrete roof was 8.5 metres thick. On top was an ant-aircraft gun post.
Keywords: defence, assassination attempt, Graf von Stauffenberg, Eastern Front, WWII, fortifications

PMR445-08
Poland, Ketrzyn: Hitler's "Wolfsschanze" ("Wolf's Redoubt") near the Russian border was to be his eastern HQ and consists of nearly 40 massive concrete bunkers which the Nazis attempted to blow up in the face of the Russian advance:
collapsed roof and twisted steel reinforcing bars with the encroaching forest.
Keywords: defence, assassination attempt, Graf von Stauffenberg, Eastern Front, WWII, fortifications

PMR538-06
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: the cathedral, built in the Baroque style between 1614 and 1655, faces onto the fully-enclosed Domplatz (Cathedral Square). The first church on this site was built in the 8th century. Beyond flows the River Salzach.
Keywords: picturesque, music festival, Mozart, rooftops, panorama

PMR533-03
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
the Northern Gate flanks the Temple of Marn as does its pendant, the Southern Gate, both however facing east in common with all sacral buildings, as befits the worship of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, stone carving, picturesque, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-10
Iraq, Mosul: ruins of Bash-Tapia fortified palace and all that remains of the city wall facing the River Tigris.
Keywords: architecture, defence, Muslim, Islam, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, archeology, archeological

PMR522-08
Italy, Apulia, Gallipoli: part of the Castello, built at the end of the 15th century on Byzantine foundations, facing a modern tower-block.
Keywords: fishing boats, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortress, fortifications, architecture

PMR519-02
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Piazza Duomo with Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco facing the Municipio and Duomo.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR132K-33
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-32
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-31
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. A bas relief of dancing "apsaras" (celestial dancers) on a column of the outer gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-30
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-29
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 37 of the original 49 towers are still standing.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR115K-36
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: A line of columns marks the upper temenos of the Great Temple of the Nabataians, which was in use until Byzantine times.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-35
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: Part of a column capital which combines a number of motifs, from the Great Temple of the Nabataians.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-34
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: Unique elephant-head column capital, still to be seen in the Nabataian Great Temple from the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-33
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: A camel-rider on the colonnaded way, with the Royal Tombs in the distant background.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-32
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: Roman colonnaded street (ca. 106 AD) marks the centre of the Nabataian city (contemporaneous with Jerash).
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-31
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: A vivid sandstone outcrop, weathered into a fantasy-inspiring shape.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-29
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 sun breaks into the "Siq" as the visitors start to arrive.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-28
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 sheer, 200-metre-high walls of the "Siq" are only 2 metres apart at this point.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-27
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: Closer view of some of the Bedouin horse riders.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-26
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: Bedouin horse riders, with impressive, bare, sandstone mountains as backdrop.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-25
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: Horse rides are offered from the entrance as far as the start of the "Siq" (Gorge).
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-24
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 "Roman Soldier's" Tomb from the High Place of Sacrifice, with the Garden Triclinium (Feasting Hall) in front.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-23
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: Heavily eroded and exposed row of tombs opposite the Theatre, with an adventurous donkey an top.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-22
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: Dramatic colour banding around and within a rock tomb.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

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

PMR115K-20
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 "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, from ca. 70 AD, used as a cathedral by the Christians in 447 AD;
below are later Byzantine vaults.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-18
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: An eroded cliff, revealing the coloured strata of the sandstone.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-17
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: A larger rock tomb with dramatic bands of colour in the sandstone ceiling.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-15
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: A small rock tomb on the terrace, exposed by heavy weathering.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-14
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: Bands of colour in the weathered sandstone terrace.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-13
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: Rock tombs under the terrace, at the back of which is a row of Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-12
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: View of Wadi Musa to the east, from the Royal Tombs, with "candy-striped" rocks in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-11
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: View of Wadi Musa to the west, where it opens out, from the terrace in front of the Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-10
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 frontages of some of the rock tombs have almost been weathered away, leaving slender sandstone columns.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-09
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 theatre, built by the Nabataians in the 1st century AD, later enlarged by the Romans soon after their arrival in 106 AD, slicing through a number of tombs at the rear.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-08
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: Closer view of the decoration on the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades".
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-07
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 full extent of the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", with a tethered donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-06
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: Rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", seen through the "window" of a tomb opposite.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-05
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: Stone steps up to the "Sacred Hall", carved out of the rock, while the "Siq" continues to the left.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-04
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 whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury);
two Winged Victories apppear between the columns of the upper storey.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-03
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: Lower storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) displays 6 columns with floral capitals; the forecourt filling with visitors.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-02
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 whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), 43 metres high; the figures at ground level may represent the sons of Zeus.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-01
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: Upper storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury); the central figure may be "Isis" or the Nabataian goddess "Al 'Uzza".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-36
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 Hellenistic facade of the "Treasury" (Al-Khazneh) chiselled out of the rock in the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-35
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: fantastically weathered forms of sandstone, where some of the original paving survives.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-34
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: a Nabataian tomb in the middle of the "Siq", where it widens, allowing the sun to reach in.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-33
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 "Siq" in the early morning, before the sun (or crowds) have reached it.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-32
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 "Siq" narrows to a few metres width; on the left, the Nabataian water conduits in the wall.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-31
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: entrance to the "Siq" (canyon), with metalworker's stand in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR106K-27
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Inca corn granaries carved out of the cliff (right) and "the face" (left). The grain was here secure against pests, protected from the weather, and well ventillated.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR104K-21
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

"Torre de Lagartija" or "Lizard Tower", built of ashlars ca. 1500 AD, has a lizard in relief on the third stone from the ground.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-20
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

The Lagoon of Umayo, from the lower burial area.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-19
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

Two of the older chullpas, built of small, uncut stones.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-18
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun.

Approaching the chullpas, which are reflected in Umayo Lagoon.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR097K-20
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: climber on the sheer rock face of Morro da Urca, with the Urca Peninsula in the background.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa

PMR097K-19
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: climber on the sheer rock face of Morro da Urca.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views

PMR089K-36
Albania, Durres: 4-star Hotel and Restaurant Aragosta faces onto the beach.
Keywords: Shqiperia, hotel-accommodation, architecture

PMR039K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Walk-through aviary in Hellabrun Zoo: White-faced Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna viduata) from Chile.
Keywords: ornithology, waterfowl, exotic birds, birds

PMR062K-14
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Sveti Dimitar Solunski Church (12th century) with Turkish-style houses facing the river.

PMR061K-32
Bulgaria, Burgas: The multi-storey Hotel Bulgaria faces a small park in the pedestrian zone.

PMR405-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest 1994 - "Domino" sideshow dominated by a huge clown's face at night.
Keywords: colourful, funfair, fairground, illuminations, night life, beer festival, München, lights, enjoy, drinking, beer tents, atmosphere, fun

PMR398-05
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine

PMR398-04
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine

PMR398-03
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, byzantine, arabesques, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections

PMR387-05
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: refreshment area of the new Performing Arts Centre, with pattern of playing water forming the facing wall.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR381-02
Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - late afternoon reflections, with a White-faced Heron (Ardea novaehollandiae) just discernible at the water's edge.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR559-12
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black). Closer view of a banded rock face, with eucalyptus tree in the foreground.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR545-12
Hinterriss: Maple trees in autumn colours against a rock-face of the Karwendel Mountains on the "Ahorn-Boden".
Keywords: Alps, colourful, fall, russet and gold

PMR672-10
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: south gate to the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century, showing the 3-headed elephants and "face tower". Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR669-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Comun, one of two similar, as yet unrenovated, buildings facing the New Palace on the east side, formerly provided servants' accommodation, but now houses part of the university.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR631-11
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. The high walls of the 17th century Kasbah face the harbour which is mainly used by the colourful fishing boats.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR629-09
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the picturesque, half timbered Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) from 1715, faces the market square.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage

PMR622-01
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Impressively restored facades with elaborately decorated doorway facing the Market Place in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, street scene

PMR613-07
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. An interesting gateway with fresco; the Balabanov House faces the end of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-02
Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Main entrance.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox monastery, monks, retreat

PMR613-01
Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Part of the living quarters.
Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Orthodox monastery

PMR607-07
Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: beech and oak trees against a rock face of the Karwendel Mountains on the "Ahorn-Boden".
Keywords: alps, mountain, rock face, autumn trees

PMR599-06
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Hotel Rebeco at Fuente De, dominated by sheer rock faces.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR592-02
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Casa de Alfenique (!/)=), known as the "icing cake house", is faced with Puebla tiles.

PMR585-12
Guatemala, Chichicastenango: Colourful, bustling Indian market with a prominent display of carved wooden masks. El Calverio chapel, facing, on the opposite side of the plaza.

PMR665-10
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 well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR664-12
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 Obelisk Tomb, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC on top of an earlier building, the Bab as-Siq Triclinium (a dining room for feasts), which has badly weathered Doric columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-11
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: heavily weathered rock-hewn tombs, one above another, with colourful ceilings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-10
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: colourful sandstone bands in the rocks above typical cave tombs, with a boy on a donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-09
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: a stretch of the Colonnaded Way with original paving, with the facades of the Royal Tombs in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-08
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: weathered tombs and colourful rocks in Wadi al-Deir, from the "path of 800 steps".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-07
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 Hellenistic facade of Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC. Known as "The Monastery" due to subsequent use for Christian worship.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-06
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: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-05
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: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-04
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: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-03
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: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-02
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: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-01
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: Wadi ad-Deir: the "path of 800 steps" leading down from Al-Deir ("The Monastery").
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-12
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: cave tombs in the colourful rocks close to the museum.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-11
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 Temple of the Winged Lions: some of the heavily weathered reconstructed columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-10
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 Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, viewed from the opposite side of the valley, from the Temple of the Winged Lions.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-09
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 Blue Church, so called for its four blue sandstone columns, was built by the Nabataeans using material from former buildings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-08
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 Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the entire building from above, showing the lower temenos with its triple colonnade.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-07
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: Qasr Al-Bint was probably the main temple of the Nabataeans, built about 30 BC, and one of the few free-standing buildings in Petra.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-06
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: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-05
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 Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, showing the well-preserved seats of the theatron, at the heart of the building.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-04
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 Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the lower temenos with its triple colonnade, from the theatron. Opposite: the ruins of the Temple of the Winged Lions:
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-03
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 "Silk" Tomb, although badly eroded, displays some remarkably coloured sandstone banding.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-02
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 "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, probably built about 70 AD for Nabataean King Malichos II or Aretas IV, is surmounted by a large urn: the lower vaults are a Byzantine addition.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-01
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: patterns of colour in the weathered sandstone of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-12
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: interior of one of the rock-hewn tombs with niches for 3 sarcophagi, showing the vivid bands of coloured sandstone in the roof.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-11
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 sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs, like this natural cave where some of the bands of colour are visible.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-10
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 sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-09
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 Theatre, built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, was enlarged to a capacity of 8,500 persons by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, slicing through many rock tombs in the rear wall.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-08
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: Wadi Musa, with coloured sandstone in the foreground and one of the Royal Tombs in the cliff on the right.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-07
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: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face. Some of these tombs have ziggurat-style bands of decoration.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-06
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: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-05
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: Nabataean tombs with "ziggurat" style facades, the much weathered sandstone showing bands of colour.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-04
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 Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD. In full sunshine, about 9 a.m.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-03
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 Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR655-09
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki, and original Inca buildings. Note the grain storage chambers built into the cliff at the rear, and the "face" to their left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR649-09
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The steps and remaining columns at the front of the Chalcidium, facing on to the Via Trionfale (Cardo). Inside was a colonnaded portico and temple to Augustus and Venus. Built in the first century AD by Augustus. The Arch of Trajan stands on the right.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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