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PMR113K-16 USA, Oregon Tillamook: Tillamook Air Museum - N422AU, Aero Spacelines 377MG Mini Guppy (c/n 15937) in front of the 192-foot-high wooden balloon hangar, constructed by the US Navy in 1942. The building is the largest clear-span wooden construction in the world. It is 1072 feet long and the doors each weigh 30 tons. Keywords: historical, history, aviation, aeroplane, airplane, aircraft, museum, veteran, vintage

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PMR-D13381 Greece, Island of Chalki: approaching the town Emporio, at the foot of a mountain, from the sea, with ruined fortress on another mountain in the background. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR-D13380 Greece, Island of Chalki: approaching the town of Emporio, at the foot of a mountain, from the sea, with ruined fortress on another mountain in the background. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR-D13379 Greece, Island of Chalki: approaching the town of Emporio, at the foot of a mountain, from the sea, with surrounding barren scenery. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR110-11 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge sandstone columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. The stone grille windows above were originally the only source of light. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-03 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. Closer view of the reliefs on the columns and capitals, the latter still with gilt, turquoise and red colouring. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-02 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR052-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the opening day of the Oktoberfest 1977 - view of the crowded festival grounds from the foot of the Bavaria figure Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, enjoy, drinking, beer tents, atmosphere, fun, beer krugs, beer glasses
PMR-D12040 Turkey, Bozburun peninsula: group of goats in a rocky bay. Keywords: animals, fauna, nature, sure-footed, widlife
PMR-D12008 Greece, Island of Chalki: view of the town from the sea, lying at the foot of a barren mountain range and ruined castle. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque
PMR-D12007 Greece, Island of Chalki: view of the town from the sea, lying at the foot of a barren mountain range. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque
PMR-D12004 Greece, Island of Chalki: view of the town from the sea, lying at the foot of a barren mountain range. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque
PMR-D5887 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: Arab state, barren, bleak, desert city, dirt-track, geology, Gulf State, Islam, limestone, Middle East, Muslim, oasis, picturesque, rocky, rugged, sultanate, treeless, untamed, wild
pMR-D11239 Turkey, Lycia, Simena: the mediaeval crusader castle with swallowtail castellations on its well preserved walls was built for the Order of the Knights of St. John on the site of the ancient Lycian town of Simena. It dominates the present Turkish village of Kalekoy which can only be reached by boat or on foot. Keywords: castle, culture, defence, fortifications, fortress, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D9619 Iceland: Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake, at the foot of the Fjallsjökull Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island. Keywords: ice, picturesque, landscape, clouds
PMR-D9618 Iceland: Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake, at the foot of the Fjallsjökull Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island. Keywords: ice, picturesque, landscape, clouds
PMR-D9177 Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: view of the Karwendel Mountains with Mittenwald at the foot, from Mount Kranzberg (1391 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D7523 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: sure-footed sheep in search of grass on the barren rocks in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7522 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: sure-footed sheep in search of grass on the barren rocks in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D6516 England, Merseyside, Liverpool: two of the 25-foot-diameter clockfaces on the Royal Liver Building with one of the two mythical Liver Birds, itself 18 feet high. Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO
PMR-D5897 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis
PMR-D5896 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis
PMR-D5895 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5894 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis
PMR-D5890 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5889 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5888 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5867 Oman, Jabrin: view of the town, at the foot of barren mountains, from Jabreen Castle. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic
PMR-D5620 Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo
PMR-D5619 Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo
PMR-D5048 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), rich pasture land at the foot of red sandstone cliffs between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant
PMR-D4984 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: red flowers dominate People's Park with its traditional foot bridges. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D2873 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view from the acropolis, with Turkish mainland in the background and common mallow (Malva sylvestris) mixed with large bird's foot trefoil (Lotus uliginosus) in the foreground. Keywords: wildflowers, botany, plants, colourful, flora, blooms, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos
PMR-D2872 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: common mallow (Malva sylvestris) mixed with large bird's foot trefoil (Lotus uliginosus) in masses on the acropolis. Keywords: wildflowers, botany, plants, colourful, flora, blooms
PMR-D0986 Myanmar, Bagan: view of the access road to Mount Popa, with village at the foot of the hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR349-08 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Here, a local daredevil leaping from the battlements into a 10-foot-deep pool of water. Keywords: stunt man, reckless, foolhardy, overdaring
PMR316-11 Poland, Cracow: this bronze dragon, outside the "Dragon's Cave" at the foot of the Wawel Hill, really breathes fire. Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, legend
PMR274-04 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: reconstructed vintage double-decker buses provide a regular service round the lake. In the background, "The American Adventure", a 108,000-square-foot Georgian-style building. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR268-02 U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: two dolphins at the top of a 20-foot leap to take fish from the trainer's hands. Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures
PMR239-07 Germany, Bremen: the 30-foot-high statue of Roland with Gothic canopy, dating from 1400, which dominates the old Market Place. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, monument
PMR239-06 Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display. Part of the 40-foot-high "free flight" bird enclosure, where a typical sandy beach is reproduced, with rocks and breaking waves. Oystercatchers, Turnstones, Sandpipers, a Cattle Egret and an Inca Tern on view. Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife
PMR239-05 Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display. Part of the 40-foot-high "free flight" bird enclosure, where a typical sandy beach is reproduced, with rocks and breaking waves. Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife
PMR-D3829 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background at the foot of the hill terraces, and rice field in the foreground. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam
PMR-D3761 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: a tree-covered cone of limestone rock dominates the house at its foot. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, sightseeing, shopping, tourist Mecca, geology, topography
PMR-D3570 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the stunted feet of a girl, victim of the former "foot binding" custom, in the local museum. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric
PMR-D3569 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the former "foot binding" custom to stunt the growth of the feet of adolescent girls, in the local museum. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric
PMR-D3450 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Krün: Mount Soiern-Spitze (2259m.) with Lake Soiernsee at its foot, from the Soiernhaus Hut (1616m.) Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D3423 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Gothic South Transept, with the "Tonsure Chapel" at its foot. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR-D3152 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Birdseye Primroses (Primula farinosa) with Bird's Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) on Mount Kranzberg (1391 metres) in the Bavarian Alps. Keywords: alpine, spring, pasture, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful
PMR-D3003 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: chalet-style house with colourful display of geraniums, at the foot of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with snowy alps in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, dwelling, home, desirable residence
PMR-D3002 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: chalet-style house with colourful display of geraniums, at the foot of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, dwelling, home, desirable residence
PMR-D3000 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: cows grazing peacefully in a meadow at the foot of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), seen through autumn foliage. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D1471 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: colourful chapel with prayer drums at the foot of the path up to Chöde Monastery. Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1216 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Bactrian camel at the foot of the hill, with Yumbulagang Monastery at the top. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1215 People's Republic of China, Tibet: descending the hill from the Yumbulagang Monastery to the modern settlement at the foot of the hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR176-06 U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: "Cave of the Winds" at the foot of the American Falls, with a rainbow in the spray. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge
PMR-D1833 Cheshire: 12-foot figure of Mr Darcy in the lake at Lyme Park to celebrate the bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice. Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical, Jane Austen
PMR-D1826 Cheshire: 12-foot figure of Mr Darcy in the lake at Lyme Park (NT) celebrating bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice. Keywords: architecture, Jane Austen, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR512-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in the Piazza del Duomo, a popular resting place for foot-weary tourists and pigeons. Keywords: architecture, street scene, sculpture, monument, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR491-02 Island of Santorini: the tiny port of Ammoudi at the foot of the red volcanic cliffs, upon which stands the village of Oia. Keywords: photogenic, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter
PMR434-07 Poland, Gdansk: the Big Crane, erected in 1444, was used for heavy loads (e.g. ships' masts) and was operated by a 20-foot wooden tread-wheel driven by prisoners from the Stock Tower. Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR110K-06 France, Périgord: a street in the mediaeval village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle. Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon
PMR100K-15 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; the village of Maimará at the foot of some striking rock formations. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR053K-07 Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, Plaza de las 8 Calles, with one of the eight fountains.
PMR053K-06 Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, a fountain featuring water nymphs.
PMR053K-05 Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, the formal parterre with statuary and fountain.
PMR030K-24 USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) recovering from injuries in the Sea Life Park on the south-east coast of Oahu. Keywords: ornithology, birds, sea birds, bird-hospital, wild life
PMR066K-33 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, visitors returning to the town over the frozen lake. They came on bicycles, skis, sledges and foot. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR427-12 Madeira, Ribeira Brava: the town, sited at the foot of a cliff on the south coast, is separated from the Ponta do Sol by a number of road tunnels. The road to Sao Vicente, which bisects the island, starts here. View of the luxuriant garden of the town hall, with roses and jacaranda. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-11 Madeira, Ribeira Brava: the town, sited at the foot of a cliff on the south coast, is separated from the Ponta do Sol by a number of road tunnels. The road to Sao Vicente, which bisects the island, starts here. View along the valley, towards the centre of the island. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-10 Madeira, Ribeira Brava: the town, sited at the foot of a cliff on the south coast, is separated from the Ponta do Sol by a number of road tunnels. The road to Sao Vicente, which bisects the island, starts here. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR369-10 Thailand, Bangkok: Golden Mount reflected in one of the "klongs". It takes its name from the golden "chedi" on the top, and Wat Sraket, its temple, lies at the foot of the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-03 Thailand, Bangkok: "hang-yao" motor boat, a frequent sight on the Chao Phraya River. With its high prow and steered by a propeller on a ten-foot extension of the tiller, it is very fast and highly manoeuvrable. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR560-11 Australia, Northern Territory, Litchfield National Park: a 17-foot high termite mound. Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR684-05 Austria, Tyrol, Grän: autumn colours among the trees round the foot of Mount Sebenspitze, seen from the Sebental (valley). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR678-06 Mongolia, Töv: a spring, sacred to the Mongolians, at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). A tree, growing where the spring leaves the mountain, is loaded with blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR678-05 Mongolia, Töv: a spring, sacred to the Mongolians, at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Decorated with the usual blue-cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR678-02 Mongolia, Töv: a Buddhist stupa at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR638-03 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR627-01 Spain, Lanzarote, Famara: Playa de Famara: sand dunes behind the beach where strong currents make swimming risky; Famara Settlement lies at the foot of the steep Famara Massif in the background. Keywords: Canary Islands
PMR626-07 Spain, Lanzarote: Mirador del Rio: view of the island of La Graciosa with its tiny harbour of Caleta del Sebo, from the lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast by Cesar Manrique. The saltpans "Salinas del Rio" are visible at the foot of the cliff. Keywords: volcanic landscape, straits, panoramic view, barren, volcano, Canary Islands
PMR625-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Karwendel Mountains with the town of Mittenwald at the foot, seen from Hoher Kranzberg. Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps, massif, alpine
PMR611-08 Bulgara: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of the Assen Quarter (the oldest part of the town) and the foot-bridge opver the River Yantra. Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations
PMR587-12 Mexico, Tulum: General view of the Maya site, from the foot of "El Castillo".
PMR658-07 France, Périgord: the village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle, with surrounding thickly wooded countryside. Keywords: historic, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside
PMR649-07 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. A stone in the market, inscribed with linear measures: top: Roman/Punic arm (51.5cm.) middle: Roman/Alexandrine foot: (29.5cm.) bottom: Greek/Ptolemaic arm (52.5cm.) Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

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