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PMR-D13077 Germany, Berlin, Schonefeld: MM40115 Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic (c/n 77) of the Italian Aeronautica Militare at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1994). Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, military
PMR-D10138 France, Paris, Le Bourget: MM62101 Aeritalia G.222 (c/n 4003) of the Italian Air Force at the 34th Salon International Aéronautique et de l'Espace 1981, Le Bourget. Keywords: aircraft, military transport, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport
PMR006K-14 Germany, Berlin: Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (International Air Show), Schönefeld Airport, Berlin, June 1998: MM62130 Aeritalia (Fiat) G.222TCM (c/n 4037) of the Italian Air Force. Keywords: aeroplane, aviation, airplane, airliner, aircraft

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PMR053-11 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: the Zillertaler Alps and the Italian border, looking south-east from the Gefrorene Wand Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow
PMR-D9017 Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Jose Montes Pello, who arrived from Spain in 1874, aged 19, and entered the cattle business, He bought land in Chile and Argentina and amassed one of the largest fortunes in the region. His residence was the work of architect Miguel Bonifetti and was completed in 1923, in the Italian neo-classical style. Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic
PMR-D9012 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. The tomb of the "Italian Brotherhood". Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8719 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. View of the nave and altar. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8718 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. View of the nave and altar. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8717 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8603 Chile. Santiago: Simon Bolivar monument to American liberty in the Plaza de Armas. Erected on 25th April 1836, a work of the Italian sculptor Francesco Orselino: Keywords: South America, Latin America, sculpture, art, artistic, culture
PMR-D8595 Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973. South facade of the building. Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage
PMR-D8594 Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973. Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage
PMR-D6405 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: timber-frame building, now an Italian Bistro, built onto the Faulturm (tower) and the old town wall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6048 Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The Italian chandelier is the world's largest. The hand-woven carpet was produced in Iran and measures 60 x 70 metres, making it the world's second largest. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, dome , cupola, artistic
PMR-D6009 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of part of the main gate which consisted of three successive wooden doors and a postern gate. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6008 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the "Monumental Building" which housed a 25-metre-deep well and fresh water reservoir. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6007 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6006 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the Sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the well-preserved walls of the temple complex. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6005 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of a street with restored mud-brick walls of houses. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6004 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense . The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls and limestone ablutions basin in a room of the temple. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6003 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D4181 Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). The "Italian Tower" (left), the "French Tower" (right), and the "English Tower" (centre). Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising
PMR-D2868 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Italian-built Governor's Palace, in a mixture of Venetian and Gothic styles, surrounded by arcades (20th century). Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2854 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Platia Martirion Efreon (Jewish Martyrs' Square), formerly called "Archbishop Square", named for the ca. 2000 Jews who were rounded up here by the Nazis and transported to concentration camps. In the centre is a fountain, crowned with 3 bronze seahorses, introduced during the Italian occupation. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2847 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the sports stadium, dating from the 3rd century BC, on the Acropolis of Rhodes, restored during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2846 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the marble amphitheatre on the Acropolis of Rhodes, rebuilt during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2845 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2844 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2843 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2842 Greece, Island of Rhodes: view from the Acropolis of Rhodes, with the marble amphitheatre, re-erected during the Italian occupation, in the foreground. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2841 Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2832 Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the loggia in the inner courtyard of the Palace of the Grand Master, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine citadel. Largely rebuilt during the Italian occupation. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2824 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The Bastion del Carretto or Italian Tower, built 1515-17 in the "Tongue" of Provence. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence
PMR-D2803 Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, Evangelismos Church, built by Florestano di Fausto, during the Italian occupation, as a reconstruction of the Knights' Church of St. John, destroyed 1856 by a gunpowder explosion near the palace. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2791 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Argyrokastrou Square with the 14th century hospital built by Grandmaster Roger de Pins. Early Christian fountain introduced during the Italian occupation. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR344-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria: part of the village of Bayerischzell from the top of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with snow-capped Austrian and Italian Alps in the far distance. The little chapel can be seen in the left foreground. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama
PMR265-03 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the walled Secret Garden, with grotto, intended as a private place for the family. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence
PMR265-02 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the south terrace and gardens, with a fountain in the form of a sarcophagus. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, grounds
PMR265-01 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the shell pool and four twisting, vine-encircled columns surmounted by peacocks. Italian Baroque fountain behind in the style of Vignola. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, gardens, grounds
PMR264-12 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the villa from the south east garden, with terrace and Bougainvilleas. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence
PMR264-11 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. Here: the "Great Stone Barge", a strip of land, built up into the likeness of a boat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence
PMR264-09 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. Currently in residence: a pair of Muscovy ducks. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, waterfowl, ornithology
PMR264-08 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence
PMR250-05 Italy, Campania, Bay of Naples: the twin peaks of Vesuvius, seen from the ferry "Fauno". Keywords: colourful, landscape, volcano, Italian boys, vulcanology
PMR250-04 Italy, Campania, Bay of Naples: two young Neapolitans on the ferry "Fauno" from Ischia to Naples, with Vesuvius in the background. Keywords: colourful, landscape, volcano, Italian boys, vulcanology
PMR212-06 Czechoslovakia, Prague: Church of St. James, dating from 1232: stucco relief over the main portal by the Italian, Ottavio Mosto. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO
PMR-D3337 Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: Rathaus (Town Hall) in Rathausplatz, designed by Carl Friedrich Schinkel in 1840-45 in Italian palazzo style. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture
PMR-D3336 Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: Rathaus (Town Hall) in Rathausplatz, designed by Carl Friedrich Schinkel in 1840-45 in Italian palazzo style. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture
PMR154-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking south towards the Austrian and Italian Alps, with hiker in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
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
PMR144-03 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. In the courtyard the lower three storeys have Italian-Renaissance-style arches, whilst the top storey is wood, in traditional Bulgarian style. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
PMR143-04 Bulgaria, Sofia: equestrian memorial to the Russian liberators, standing before the Congress Building. Erected in 1907, iit is the work of Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, monument
PMR130-12 France, Cote d'Azur, Gorbio: Mairie (Town Hall) of the village which perches on top of a steep hill overlooking Menton, not far from the Italian border. Keywords: Mediterranean, mediaeval, architecture, picturesque, historic, heritage, tricolor
PMR-D1938 England, Cheshire, Tatton House and Park (National Trust), the former home of the Egerton family. The Italian Garden and part of the surrounding parkland which stretches over more than 1000 acres. Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation
PMR-D1937 Cheshire: view of the Italian Garden from the Amber Bedroom of Tatton House (NT). Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR536-04 Syria: two "Qubab" houses, a form of dwelling unchanged in 2000 years, standing in the desert on the road to Damascus. Reminiscent of the Italian "Trulli" of Apulia. Note the scarecrow. Keywords: architecture, desert, historical, natural heritage, picturesque, traditional
PMR140K-08 Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: a shady square with palm trees and oleanders; behind the Venetian-style belltower built by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s. Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR140K-07 Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: an elaborate pebble mosaic in the town square with the Venetian-style Municipal Building built by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR140K-06 Greece, Island of Leros: the fine harbourmaster's building overlooking the port of Lakki, erected by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s. Lakki possesses one of the largest and most secure harbours in the whole of the Mediterranean, and was used by the Italians, British and Germans during WWII. With its future in mind, the Italians built a number of striking buildings in Lakki. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR126K-31 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 in the style of an Italian Renaissance Palace, with reflections in the pool. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR126K-23 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: part of the Roman Baths complex in Sans Souci Park, in the shape of an Italian mansion, reflected in its lake. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR108K-16 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: some of the Italian-influenced sculpture by Balthasar Permoser (1651-1752) in the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann. Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR089K-31 Albania, Tirana: ministerial buildings with Italianate columns on Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city
PMR055K-04 Malta, Valletta: St. Catherine's in Freedom Square was the church of the Italian Knights.
PMR014K-29 Italy, Campania, Procida: View of the town of Corricella, dominated by the Castello, on the Island of Procida. Keywords: Italian isles, peninsula
PMR014K-28 Italy, Campania, Procida: approaching the island of Procida with its Castello. Keywords: Italian isles, peninsula
PMR011K-35 Aerial view of snow covered Dolomites in the Italian Alps, with an isolated peak in the centre. Keywords: Alps, mountains, valleys, peaks, geology
PMR011K-34 Aerial view of snow covered Dolomites in the Italian Alps. Keywords: Alps, mountains, valleys, peaks, geology
PMR067K-28 Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: facade of the "Goliath House", an Italian-style fortified "tower-house" built by rich merchants. Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage
PMR542-6 Ceský Krumlov: Neptune fountain in the castle gardens, laid out by Italian masters in 1706-8. Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town
PMR541-8 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: an oriel in the courtyrd of the Vlasský dvur (Italian Court), a fortified building where the silver ore was stored in the late 13th century. Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town
PMR568-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Summit terrace and biergarten on Mount Wendelstein in the Bavarian Alps, with village of Bayerischzell below and the Austrian and Italian Alps in the distance.
PMR656-07 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Nymphenbad (Bath of the Nymphs), in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong, shows Italian influence. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR649-03 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 remains of the Old Forum, enclosed by three temples on the left and a basilica on the right, with an Italian archeologist taking notes. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR647-06 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Foundations of a stone building from Roman times. Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-05 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. General view of the site, with some of the highest surviving walls of the Garamantian city. Keywords: Maghreb, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-04 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Evidence of Roman influence - a wellhead of hewn stone and the lower walls of a stone building in the background. Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-03 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Excavated mud walls of early dwellings. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-02 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Part of the breached perimeter wall. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR643-08 Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The path up to the fortress, begun by the Ottoman and finished by the Italians ca. 1935. Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

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