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PMR110-04 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: twin rose granite pillars bearing the papyri of Upper and Lower Egypt signifying the unity of north and south. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR104-03 Egypt, granite quarries near Aswan: half-quarried obelisk, 138 feet long, abandoned by the Egyptians after the discovery of flaws in the stone. It would have been floated down the Nile on barges to Luxor. Egypt, granite quarries near Aswan: half-quarried obelisk, 138 feet long, abandoned by the Egyptians after the discovery of flaws in the stone. It would have been floated down the Nile on barges to Luxor. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR070-09 Italy, Venice: view of the Isola San Giorgio, the Piazzetta San Marco, part of the Doge's Palace and the two granite columns bearing the lion of St Mark and the statue of St. Theodore, from the top of the campanile. Venice Lido is visible in the distance. Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO
PMR-D11248 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D8148 Norway, Rogaland: a wooded river valley near Nesflaten. Keywords: Scandinavia, wild, granite, rocky, landscape, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D8147 Norway, Rogaland: white water rapids on a river near Nesflaten. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, scenic, landscape, rocky, granite, wild
PMR-D8112 Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive
PMR-D8111 Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive
PMR-D8109 Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive
PMR-D8108 Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive
PMR-D8107 Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive
PMR-D8106 Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive
PMR-D8105 Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque
PMR-D8104 Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque
PMR-D8103 Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque
PMR-D8055 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Frogner Pond, seen from the main bridge. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8054 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8053 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues, doubt. regret, persuasion, compassion
PMR-D8052 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8051 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. A forged iron gateway with female figures. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8050 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8049 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8048 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8047 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8046 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8045 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith surrounded by sculptures of Norwegian family life. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8044 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues
PMR-D8043 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8042 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8040 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8039 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8038 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8037 Norway, Oslo: view from the white granite ramp of the Opera House, with the Havnelageret office block reflected in the glass windows. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau
PMR-D8032 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D7999 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact with infantry past military actions for onlookers. Keywords: picturesque, attack, battle, cannon, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle, horses
PMR-D7998 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers. Keywords: picturesque, attack, battle, cannon, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle, horses
PMR-D7997 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle
PMR-D7996 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Enthusiasts in period artillery uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers. Keywords: picturesque, horses, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, cannon, defence
PMR-D7995 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Keywords: picturesque, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7994 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers. Keywords: picturesque, horses, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7993 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers. Keywords: picturesque, horses, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7992 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Keywords: picturesque, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D6900 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Late afternoon view from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6897 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6896 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6895 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6884 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 m, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Statues of fallen warriors in the crypt and stained glass window. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6883 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6882 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D5435 Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, Osiris Exhibition: colossal statue of a queen as Isis, from the Ptolemaic period (305-30 BC), possibly the reign of Ptolomy II. Pink granite. Retrieved from the seabed off Alexandria. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, Egptology, archeology, sculpture
PMR-D5434 Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, Osiris Exhibition: colossal statue of a king from the Ptolemaic period (305-30 BC), possibly Ptolomy II. Pink granite. Retrieved from the seabed off Alexandria. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, Egptology, archeology, sculpture
PMR-D0549 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - granite Peking lions and Chinese figures guarding the entrance to a shrine. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0285 Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): carved bust of King Amenemhat (Egyptian, XXII Dynasty, 1840 BC, granite). Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology
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
PMR329-05 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Art Museum, built with local granite. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, imposing
PMR323-12 USSR, Leningrad: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the world's 3rd largest domed church (after St. Peter's, Rome and St. Paul's, London). Built between 1818 and 1858 to a design of Auguste Ricard de Montferrand of red granite and grey marble. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Classical, St. Petersburg
PMR323-06 USSR, Leningrad: Alexander Column in Palace Square with the Winter Palace behind. 47.5 metres high and cut from a single block of granite, in 1829-34, it commemorates the Russian victory over Napoleon. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, imposing, St. Petersburg
PMR242-11 Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes. A collection of upright granite blocks leaning against each other, domino fashion. Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage
PMR242-10 Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes. Near the bottom, the path is hemmed in by high rocks on both sides. Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage
PMR242-09 Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes. A couple sitting in the shadow of a huge boulder at the top of the slope. Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage
PMR242-08 Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes. Youngsters clambering by a huge slab of granite. Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage
PMR242-07 Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes. The "balancing boulder". Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage
PMR201-09 Israel, Negev Desert: view of Timna Valley National Park, showing some of the rock formations of dark granite, red sandstone, and paler dolomite and limestone. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR-D3635 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3634 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3633 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3632 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3631 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3630 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3629 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3628 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3627 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3626 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
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-D3624 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3623 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3622 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3621 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3620 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. Rock formation resembling one of the local monkeys, the Tibetan Macaques. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3619 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) reputed to be 400 years old. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, dendrology, flora, tree
PMR-D3617 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3616 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. Local porters carry the provisions for the hotels up the stone steps. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3615 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3614 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. Belvedere, with TV antenna mast and Brightness Top in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3613 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3612 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. In the distance is the Taiping Cablecar from Red Cloud Station. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3611 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. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3610 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3609 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3608 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) in the foreground. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3607 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) in the foreground. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3605 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3604 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3603 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3602 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. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3601 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3600 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3599 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3598 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3597 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3596 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. "Brightness Top" Meteorological Station (1840 metres) with TV antenna in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3595 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3594 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3593 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3592 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. A giant Chinese flag on the mountainside. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3591 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3590 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3589 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3588 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. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR676-10 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. a ger (yurt) owner - father with two children. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR514-11 Italy, Campania, Pompeii: one of the granite street-corner drinking fountains, with a row of shops in the background. Keywords: volcano , Roman ruins, buried city, eruption
PMR500-11 Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Atatürk Meydani (Square) with the granite column brought from Salamis by the Venetians and formerly bearing the Venetian Lion. Keywords: Lefkosa, street view, modern shops
PMR500-04 Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Atatürk Meydani (Square) with the granite column brought from Salamis by the Venetians and formerly bearing the Venetian Lion. Keywords: Lefkosa, street view
PMR436-03 Lithuania, Vilnius: granite statue of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855) who studied in Vilnius and regarded Lithuania as a second Fatherland. Keywords: city, literature, monument, sculpture, stone figure, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR435-06 Lithuania, Kaunas: granite statue of the poet and nationalist, Jonas Maciulis (Maironis), 1862-1932. Keywords: pedestrian zone, literature, artist, sculpture, monument, photogenic
PMR535-07 Syria, Palmyra: the monumental Tetrapylon (only one column is original granite) where the Colonnaded Way makes a change of direction of several degrees. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Camel and rider in the foreground, and Qalaat ibn Maan fortress in the background. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR128K-21 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National War Memorial in Cofederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR052K-32 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Casa de los Picos, a 15th century mansion whose facade is studded with pointed granite pyramids.
PMR029K-33 Australia, Queensland: "The Pyramid", a smooth, granite monolith in Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park, in the granite belt. Keywords: geology, rock formations, mineralogy
PMR029K-32 Australia, Queensland: Granite boulders in Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park, lying in the granite belt. Keywords: geology, rock formations
PMR379-12 Australia, Northern Territory: "The Devil's Marbles", eroded granite formations about 400 kilometres north of Alice Springs. The two "boulders" are actually joined to the rock on which they rest. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR379-11 Australia, Northern Territory: "The Devil's Marbles", eroded granite formations about 400 kilometres north of Alice Springs. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR563-4 Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. View from the summit of "The Pyramid", a very smooth and steep climb. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR563-3 Australia, Queensland, Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. Typical weathered outcrops. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR563-2 Australia, Queensland, Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. Huge boulders form a natural gateway. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR678-03 Mongolia, Töv: weathered granite slabs on the flank of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR677-12 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Stratified, bizarre granite rock formations. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-11 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Distant view of the Rotel bus, parked at the edge of the granite rocks. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-10A Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) on nest with one chick, fully grown. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-10 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) on nest with one chick, fully grown. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-09 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. An "ovoo" (pile of rocks as a religious offering) on the flat top of a holy mountain, with the usual blue cloths. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-08 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Stratified, bizarre granite rock formations. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-07 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Stratified, bizarre granite rock formations. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-06 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Hikers walking through a rocky defile. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-05 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. A winter homestead with shelter for sheep and goats (temperatures can reach minus 40 degrees) Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-04 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. A family Buddhist stupa on a deserted, winter homestead. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-03 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. The bleached bones of a horse near the rocks. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-02 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Hikers taking a breather amid the rock formations. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR677-01 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Stratified, bizarre granite rock formations. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR676-12 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Hikers exploring the rock formations. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR676-11 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Hikers walking through a rocky defile. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR676-09 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Gers (yurts) in a ger-camp, available for travellers' sleeping accommodation. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR676-08 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR676-07 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR676-06 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. View of the landscape of outcrops with a ger (yurt) in the distance. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR676-05 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Ger (yurt) camp with its green wooden restaurant on the edge of the outcrops. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR676-04 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Rotel bus parked in a grassy depression between the outcrops. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR670-07 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch with bronze sculptures. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR667-11 Germany, Berlin: Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with statue of St. George and the Dragon and the enormous Granite Bowl, carved from one boulder in 1830. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR572-10 Namibia, Twyfelfontein: Engravings of animals on the granite at Twyfelfontein could be 6000 years old. Keywords: primitive art
PMR649-02 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. Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone column in the apse showing a Bachanalian figure mounted on a lion, which is standing on a vase. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR649-01 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. Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone columns in the apse, with scenes ornamented with vines and bunches of grapes. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-12 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. Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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