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PMR-D6522 Ireland, Wicklow, Bray: "276" Agusta Westland AW.139 helicopter of the Irish Air Corps in a fire-fighting operation on Bray Head. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, rotor-craft, air transport, water bomber

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PMR101-12 Egypt, Memphis (capital of Egypt in the time of the Old Kingdom): head and shoulders of the prostrate limestone colossus of Ramesses II, originally standing 42.5 feet high, showing the royal cartouche on breast and right shoulder. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-10 Egypt, Cairo: head of camel. Keywords: Camelus dromedarius
PMR085-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: according to legend Hohenschwangau Castle "crowns the head of the slain dragon", whose body lies between the Alpsee (left) and the Schwansee (right). View from the Tegelberg, with the Alps as backdrop. Keywords: alpine, Fussen, mountain range, autumn colours, autumn trees, colourful, picturesque, landscape, panorama, woods
PMR059-12 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR059-11 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR-D11211 Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: newly painted cherubim-heads on the capital of a column in the Orthodox church. Keywords: artistic, colourful, culture, religion
PMR-D8265 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the former Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1613-19 in Renaissance style by Paul Francke, head builder to the duke, now houses part of the book collection of the Herzog August Library. Keywords: picturesque, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8090 Norway, Telemark: Heddal Stave Church, the largest in the country, dates back to the early 13th century. It was restored in 1849-51 and again in the 1950s. Dragons' heads on the roof gables are intended to keep away evil spirits. Keywords: picturesque, mythical, superstition, culture, historic, timber, wooden, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D7472 Morocco, Rissani: pouring glasses of Berber tea, which should have a good head of foam. Keywords: Africa, arab drinks, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D6730 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) and Runkerry Head. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6704 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of the coast to the west from Torr Head. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, seascape, nature, rocky, prominence
PMR-D6703 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Torr Head, with the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland, visible, 15 miles away. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, seascape, nature, rocky, prominence
PMR-D6702 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: colourful wild fuschia lines the road approaching Torr Head. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany
PMR-D6701 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: colourful wild fuschia lines the road approaching Torr Head. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany
PMR-D6700 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view to the west approaching Torr Head. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany
PMR-D6699 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: colourful wild fuschia lines the road approaching Torr Head. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany
PMR-D6515 England, Merseyside, Liverpool: Memorial to the Engine Room Heroes of the Titanic which sank in the North Atlantic on 15th April 1912, with the Royal Liver Building, completed on 19th July 1911, in the background. One of Liverpool's "Three Graces", standing on the Pier Head. Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO
PMR-D6514 England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the Port of Liverpool Building, formerly the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Building, was built between 1904 and 1907 and is known as one of Liverpool's Three Graces on the Pier Head. Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, culture, offices, office-block, UNESCO
PMR-D6513 England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the Museum of Liverpool on the Pier Head opened its doors in 2011. Keywords: heritage, architecture, culture, design
PMR-D4615 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Head of Devata, sandstone, Angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th to early 13th century? Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4463 Thailand, Phuket Island: awe-inspiring dragon's head emerging from its cave in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, myths, legends, model, mock-up
PMR-D4462 Thailand, Phuket Island: trainer, with his head in a crocodile's jaws, in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, reptiles, amphibians, fauna
PMR-D4458 Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology
PMR-D4457 Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology
PMR-D4456 Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology
PMR-D4455 Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology
PMR-D4294 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: three-headed "naga" guarding the approach steps. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4153 Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. Many such Medusa-heads originally adorned the architrave. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic
PMR-D4152 Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. The bull's head is a frequently used motiv for column capitals. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic
PMR-D4148 Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. Carved column head with fantasies. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic
PMR-D4147 Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. Carved column head with a pair of Griffins. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic
PMR-D2797 Greece, Island of Rhodes: head of a statue of Zeus from the Hellenic period, in the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, art, sculpture
PMR-D1162 People's Republic of China, Shanghai: dragon's head at the end of one of the "dragon walls", in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577. Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers
PMR-D1012 Thailand, Chiang Mai: close view of the head of a "naga" at Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1002 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: young girl with head in crocodile's mouth. Keywords: holiday resort, pretty girl, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
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-D0818 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): head of the large Buddha figure at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0609 Laos, Vientiane: That Dam Stupa (Black Stupa), said to be inhabited by a seven-headed naga. Keywords: capital city, architecture, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0602 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. The head of a giant reclining Buddha. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0566 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler putting his head in a crocodile's jaws. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship
PMR-D0287 Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): unfinished carved head of a princess from the Amarna period (Egyptian, XVIII Dynasty). Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology
PMR-D0279 Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): sculptured head of King Amasis (Egyptian, XXVI Dynasty, 550 BC, siltstone) Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology
PMR-D0205 Bolivia, La Paz: exotic head-dresses as part of a folklore presentation. Keywords: costume, feathers, plumes, traditional
PMR-D0144 England, Wiltshire, Bath: part of a carved stone Roman temple pediment with Gorgon's head preserved in the museum of the Roman Baths. Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing
PMR362-06 Seed heads of Creeping Avens (Geum reptans) near the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 metres). Keywords: mountain range, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, plants
PMR361-12 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the town of Thun, standing at the head of Lake Thun, seen from th Niederhorn ridge. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows
PMR358-03 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: drummers of a silver band headed by girls with flowers in traditional dress. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl
PMR298-12 Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: Market place and Böhmergasse with sandstone fountain representing a figure drinking wine from a barrel held above his head. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene, oriel
PMR286-02 Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. One of a number of heads of Medusa, which occupied places of honour on the entablature. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture
PMR283-10 Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, View of the interior: the low stone walls are the remains of a Byzantine church built inside the temple. On the podium stood a colossal figure of a god, enabled to "speak" by means of a secret passage to the head. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, oracle
PMR253-02 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Some details: over the arch: King Solomon on the Lion Throne; surmounted by the Virgin and Child and head of God the Father. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry
PMR247-12 Italy: Falcade, a winter skiing resort in the Dolomites with church in the foreground. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, architecture, meadows, snow-capped, woods, precipitous, valley-head
PMR245-09 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". View of the "town hall" and "candy factory" from the verandah of a chalet. (The set was originally a mining village with pit-head buildings for a German TV series). Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy
PMR104K-01 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. The famous Puerta del Sol or Sun Gate, carved from a single block of Andesite, 2 metres high and 4 metres wide, cracked by lightning and held together with metal clamps. The central relief is Viracocha, God of Creation, head surrounded by rays of the sun. Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR-D3255 Czech Republic, Cheb: column-head in the Romanesque crypt of the Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula in the castle, which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. The second floor is Gothic in style. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, vault, columns
PMR-D1576 Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century. Here, Hindus make offerings to the sleeping Vishnu as part of the Puja ceremony. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1570 Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Hindu, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR198-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Konigssee near Berchtesgaden: the lake head and pleasure boat jetty surrounded by trees in autumn colours, with the Alps in the distance. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, heritage, reflections, Königssee
PMR161-04 U.S.A., Arizona, Seligman: Campsite, with a train on Santa Fe Railroad, headed by four diesel locomotives, in the background. In the poplar sapling a pair of Western Kingbirds are nesting. Keywords: campsite, tent, picnic bench, landscape
PMR153-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Italian girls from Sardinia with beautiful lace head-dresses (Gruppo folcloristico Is Prendas Quartucciu). Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR153-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Girls in Swabian costume with huge multicoloured "crown" head-dresses. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR-D2708 Iran, Teheran: bronze head of Darius the Great in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity
PMR-D2362 Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC. Here: a double-headed kneeling horse used as a column capital (aka Persepolis). Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids, stone-carving
PMR-D2342 Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. Here: a later figure of Hercules, dating from 148 BC, with the head replaced. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids
PMR-D2165 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak with facade showing Buddha riding Airavata, the three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology which featured on the Lao flag before 1975. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2060 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: Duncansby Head Lighthouse, with the Orkney Isles in the distance. Keywords: tip of Scotland, skyscape, isolation, Highlands
PMR-D2058 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: Duncansby Head Lighthouse, with the Orkney Isles in the distance. Keywords: seascape, skyscape, isolation, Highlands, tip of Scotland
PMR-D2055 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the Stacks at Duncansby Head, the north-east tip of Scotland. Keywords: Highlands, geological, geology, cliffs, pinnacles, rock formations, coast, rugged, settlement
PMR-D2054 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the Stacks at Duncansby Head, the north-east tip of Scotland. Keywords: Highlands, geological, geology, cliffs, pinnacles, rock formations, coast, rugged, settlement
PMR-D2047 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: Duncansby Head Lighthouse, with Pentland Skerries Lighthouse in the distance. Keywords: seascape, skyscape, isolation, Highlands, tip of Scotland
PMR-D1730 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, State Museum of Egyptian Art: head of priest (26th Dynasty, 550 BC). Keywords: München, Egyptology, archeology, sculpture, statue, history, antiquity, portraits
PMR-D1728 New Egyptian Museum, Munich: Man's head (4th Dynasty, 2550 BC). Keywords: portraits, antiquity, history, statue, sculpture, archeology, Egyptology, Muenchen
PMR144K-22 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat's main attraction is this Buddha's head in the grip of tree roots. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-09 Laos, Vientiane: a 7-headed naga by the entrance to Wat That Fune Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-07 Laos, Vientiane: ornate, gilded gable of a temple guarded by 3-headed nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-04 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. A monk stands in front of a Buddha figure seated on the coils of a 7-headed naga. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city
PMR450-08 Estonia, Tartu: Town Hall Square, with the Town Hall at the head. Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR532-02 Iraq, Mosul: a young man selling cakes, carried on his head. Keywords: Muslim, street scene, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, bustle, commerce, buying, selling
PMR531-05 Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur: one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach
PMR529-07 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): the Lion of Babylon (head missing), sculpted from basalt, devouring a person; this animal is the symbol of the goddess "Ishtar", who would have been riding the lion. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, statue, monument, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR143K-19 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Detail of the carving: Airavata (Erawan), the three-headed elephant, mount of Indra. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR136K-33 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: a modern version of the "Silver Tree Fountain", a feature of ancient Karakorum, designed by a French sculptor, Guillaume Bouchier, in 1253. The four lion's heads were reputed to deliver mare's milk, whilst the golden spouts delivered wine, rice wine, bal (mead) and airag (fermented mare's milk) simultaneously. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-26 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): the owner of the ger (yurt) and her grandchild. The family owns about 600 head of cattle, sheep, goats and horses. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-25 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): local guide bidding farewell to the owner of the ger (yurt) and her grandchildren. The family owns about 600 head of cattle, sheep, goats and horses. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR135K-23 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: singer in traditional costume accompanied by a horse-head-violin player. Keywords: Mongol, musical instrument, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia
PMR133K-04 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a constant stream of touring boats leaves the quay on Tonle Sap River, heading for the lake. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR132K-36 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 gods (on the left) and the demons (on the right) each tugging on a 7-headed naga (foreground) on the south causeway, with the south gate in the background. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-34 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: "asuras" (demons) on the south moat causeway, tugging a 7-headed naga (serpent). Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
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-14 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: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-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: one of the seven-headed nagas in Angkor Wat Temple. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR121K-33 Thailand, Pattaya: the approach steps to Wat Big Buddha, between two "nagas", seven-headed serpents. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR120K-29 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a pair of dhows heading for the gulf under engine power. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR116K-06 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Head of the Bedouin family, father of Eid, pouring morning coffee, made from self-roasted coffee beans. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
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
PMR113K-13 USA, Oregon, Newport: Yaquina Head Lighthouse, at 93 feet, is the tallest on the Oregon coast, and has been operational since 1893. Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs
PMR113K-12 USA, Oregon, Newport: the beach and coast to the north of Yaquina Head Outstanding National Area, from the top of the hill. Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs
PMR113K-11 USA, Oregon, Newport: Agate Beach from the hill on Yaquina Head Outstanding National Area. Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs
PMR113K-07 USA, Oregon: Heceta Head Lighthouse, erected in 1894, stands 205 feet above sea level. Nearby is Heceta House, the former light-keeper's quarters. Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast
PMR111K-18 USA, Seattle WA: Arctic Building (1917) on Cherry Street originally had 25 walrus heads with original ivory tusks, but these had to be replaced with artificial ones after they began to fall out. Entrance to the Arctic Club Hotel. Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR111K-11 USA, Seattle WA: Arctic Building (1917) on Cherry Street originally had 25 walrus heads with original ivory tusks, but these had to be replaced with artificial ones after they began to fall out. Now Arctic Club Hotel. Keywords: metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, high-rise buildings, modern architecture
PMR104K-06 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. The inside walls of the semi-subterranean temple are studded with 175 carved stone heads, all different. Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu
PMR095K-31 Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: close-up of a striking Tuareg head dress and veil ("taguelmoust"). Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, palm trees, sand-dune landscape, barren, Mandara Lakes, taguelmoust
PMR092K-06 Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: statue of Nemesis in the courthouse, with head and hand missing. Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia
PMR083K-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bar-headed geese (Anser indicus) which now breed in the area, in the River Isar near Hellabrunn. Keywords: München, bird-watching, ornithology, water birds, goose, wildfowl
PMR080K-32 Tunisia, Monastir: The ubiquitous picture of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, in power since 1987, belies his age of 72. Keywords: Islamic, Muslim, Mohamed, Maghreb, leader, head of state
PMR048K-14 Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a Maya shrine at Pascual Abaj, about one kilometre from the market, during the performing of rites. The shaman ("chujkajau") is wearing a red head-covering.
PMR016K-30 Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third 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. Here, carved heads on the inner wall of the temple. Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple
PMR016K-29 Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third 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. Here, a carved head of Minerva looks down on those entering the temple. Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple
PMR016K-11 Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Head of one of the winged bulls ("Lamassu"). Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia
PMR016K-10 Iraq, Assur: Toad-headed Agama (Phrynocephalus maculatus?) in the desert near Assur. Keywords: reptile, lizard
PMR015K-15 Iraq, Baghdad: Iraqi citizen in djellaba and head-dress. Keywords: muslim, Islam
PMR015K-13 Iraq: Baghdad citizen wearing arab head-dress. Keywords: muslim, Islam
PMR004K-09 Poland: Stone heads looking down from a newly renovated facade in the old quarter of Gdansk/Danzig Keywords: architecture, gables
PMR038K-07 Namibia, Uis: Herero woman in traditiona head dress. Keywords: Herero costume, Herero village, Herero hat
PMR038K-06 Namibia, Uis: Herero woman in traditional head dress. Keywords: Herero costume, Herero village, Herero hat
PMR060K-12 Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus). Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA
PMR409-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Richard Strauss fountain outside the Kurpark: Salome with the head of John the Baptist (foreground); Daphne (right) and Electra (left) (characters from his operas). Keywords: statuary, opera, winter olympics town, bronze statue
PMR396-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bar-headed Geese (Anser canagicus) on the River Isar. Although not native to central Europe they have established themselves and begun to breed. Keywords: flora and fauna, waterfowl, birds, ornithology, München
PMR386-11 Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: view along the coast from Burleigh Heads. Keywords: resort, development, seaside, holidays, beaches
PMR384-12 Australia, Queensland, Kuranda: the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary; Blue-headed Eggfly (Hypolimnas alimena). Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife
PMR372-12 Australia, Sydney: view from Sydney Tower: South Head in the distance, with silhouetted figures. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR564-8 Hawaii, Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head in the distance. Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort
PMR564-11 Hawaii, Waikiki Beach: palm tree on the sands, with Diamond Head in the distance. Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort
PMR686-09 Laos, Vientiane: gilded figure of Buddha seated on the coils of a seven-headed naga in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-02 Laos, Vientiane: That Dam black stupa, reputed to be inhabited by a 7-headed naga which helped to protect the citizens during an attack by the Siamese army in 1827. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR674-09 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: a modern interpretation of the "Silver Tree Fountain", a feature of ancient Karakorum, designed by a French sculptor, Guillaume Bouchier, in 1253. The four lion's heads were reputed to deliver mare's milk, whilst the golden spouts delivered wine, rice wine, bal (mead) and airag (fermented mare's milk) simultaneously. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR672-11 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: head of one of the "asuras" (demons) tugging a "naga" (7-headed serpent) on the causeway leading to the south gate of the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century. Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
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
PMR593-05 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Restoration work taking place on the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its four steps (Tablero-Talud System) and alternating heads of Tlaloc, the rain god, and Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent.
PMR591-01 Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. Modern head of a Mayan warrior on a traffic island in the new town. Keywords: Maya
PMR589-08 Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Double-headed serpent bars on the east building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" (Cuad. de las Monjas). Keywords: Maya
PMR576-06 Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art at lempa: large wooden head with rubber innertube, Gaudi-esque tiling collage.
PMR665-04 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: spectacular weathered rocks at the head of Wadi Dana, near the Rummana Camp Site. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR661-04 USA, Oregon, Newport: rocks in the sea and the rocky coast at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Keywords: cliffs, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach
PMR661-03 USA, Oregon: Heceta Head Lighthouse has a light 205 feet above sea level, to the right - Heceta House, formerly the lighthousekeepers' accommodation. Keywords: cliffs, white water, surf, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach
PMR648-11 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 New Forum of Septimius Severus, laid out during his reign (193-211 AD), originally surrounded by colonnaded porticoes, was ruined in the great earthquake of 365 AD. One of the carved heads of Medusa which were mounted all round the interior of the Forum. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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