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PMR-D11414 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the Dimarhio (Town Hall) in Platia Mihail Theotoki, built by the Venetians in 1665 out of white marble. Keywords: architecture, decorative , Ionian Islands, municipal, ornate
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-D8816 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. A visiting boat, with the snow-covered Andes in the distance. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8815 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. This outlying rock has become isolated from the main cliffs. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8814 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8813 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8812 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8811 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8810 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8809 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8808 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat or hired canoes, as here. Keywords: South America, weathering, geology, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8807 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8806 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8805 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8804 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8803 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8802 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8801 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8800 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8799 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8798 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8797 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, weathering, geology, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8796 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8795 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8794 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, weathering, geology, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8793 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, weathering, geology, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8792 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8791 Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Capilla (Chapel) de Marmol, a series of wind- and water-eroded marble caves on a peninsula in Lago General Carrera. They can only be viewed by boat. Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise, geology, weathering
PMR-D8708 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the nave with columns painted to look like marble. Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage
PMR-D8407 Greece, Island of Paros: artefacts made from marble from the ancient quarry at Marathi where up to 150,000 slaves were employed in Roman times. Parian marble was renowned for its high quality and it was used for many famous sculptures, including the Venus de Milo, Hermes, the Temple of Athena at Delphi and the Tomb of Napoleon. Its opacity was graded at 7 cm, compared with 1.5 cm for other marbles. Keywords: Greek Islands, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, geology, mining
PMR-D8406 Greece, Island of Paros: entrance to the ancient marble quarry at Marathi where up to 150,000 slaves were employed in Roman times. Parian marble was renowned for its high quality and it was used for many famous sculptures, including the Venus de Milo, Hermes, the Temple of Athena at Delphi and the Tomb of Napoleon. Its opacity was graded at 7 cm, compared with 1.5 cm for other marbles. Keywords: Greek Islands, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, geology, mining, underground
PMR-D8357 Greece, Island of Naxos, Melanes: the Kouros (Greek = nude male figure) of Flerio, of white marble, is 4.7 metres long. It ws never finished, apparently because the right leg got broken during transport. It weighs about 5 tonnes. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, culture, statue, sculpture, archeology
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-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-D7652 Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns, seen from the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. A marble fountain occupies the centre of the stone-inlaid terrace. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7650 Morocco, Rabat: interior of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (and Hassan II) designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan and completed in 1971, uses Carrara marble throughout. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7649 Morocco, Rabat: the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (and Hassan II) designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan and completed in 1971, uses Carrara marble throughout. The ornamentation echoes the Hassan Tower. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7408 Morocco, Meknes: view from the gallery of the handsome courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. In the centre stands a marble basin for ablutions. Keywords: Africa, koran-school, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city
PMR-D6780 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Much admired, finely carved marble fireplace. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, artistic
PMR-D6731 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) with some of the "Giant's Marbles". Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6052 Oman, Muscat: part of 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 inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture
PMR-D6051 Oman, Muscat: part of 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 inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture
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-D6041 Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422). Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble
PMR-D6040 Oman, Muscat: reflections in the polished marble forecourt of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship
PMR-D6039 Oman, Muscat: the principal minaret of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, 90 metres high, shows Egyptian influence. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble
PMR-D6038 Oman, Muscat: fountain and falaj (water channel) in the gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with the entrance and dome of the prayer hall behind. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble
PMR-D4643 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4642 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4405 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4403 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Rear view, with entrance to the temple beneath the Buddha figure. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith
PMR-D4402 Thailand, Phuket Island: face of the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4401 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4251 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble figure of "Lohengrin" in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, character
PMR-D4250 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble bust of Richard Wagner (1813-1883) in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, composer
PMR-D4249 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble figure of "Tristan" in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, character
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-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-D2798 Greece, Island of Rhodes: headless marble statue of Aphrodite, the "Venus Pudica" from ca. 400 BC, in the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, art, sculpture
PMR-D2796 Greece, Island of Rhodes: marble statue of the Kneeling Aphrodite from ca. 100 BC, in the Archeological Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, art, sculpture
PMR-D0874 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0872 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0871 Myanmar, Mandalay: one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world") at Kuthodaw Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0869 Myanmar, Mandalay: 900-tonne Buddha, carved from a single block of marble in 1865, in Kyautawgyi Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0786 Thailand, Bangkok: the shrine of Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, built during the reigns of Rama III, IV and V, and completed in Carara marble in the early 20th century, stands atop the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0651 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of a corner minaret across the marble inlaid courtyard. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0650 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: close-upof the floral semi-precious stone inlay in the marble columns of the galleries. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0639 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the marble courtyard and a minaret, from the arcade. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, desert city
PMR-D0284 Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): bust of Homer (copy of marble bust in Naples Museum 1875 by Gaetano Rosse, of Hellenic origin.). Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology
PMR349-07 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. However the Jami Masjid Mosque is in daily use; here, the white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti surrounded by marble lattice screens. It has a reputation of helping childless women. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, inlaid marble
PMR349-01 India, Agra, one of the twin red sandstone mosques which flank the white marble Taj Mahal. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetrical
PMR348-09 India, Agra, Sikandra: tomb of Moghul Emperor Akbar, completed in 1613. Architecturally a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, it is built with red sandstone inlaid wwith white marble. A Little Egret on the grass in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry
PMR348-06 India, Agra: Itimad-ud-daulah, the tomb of Persian, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, built 1622-1628 by Nur Jahan, was the first all-marble Moghul building, and the first to use extensive 'pietra dura' inlay work. It is regarded as a forerunner of the Taj Mahal. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, imposing, culture, symmetry
PMR348-05 India, Agra: 17th century gateway arch leading to the Itimad-ud-daulah. Built of red sandstone and finely inlaid with white marble. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry
PMR347-12 India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings and the marble columns of the belvedere are inlaid with semi-precious stones. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO
PMR347-11 India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: This white marble belvedere on the walls of the Red Fort offers extensive views of the Yamuna River. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing
PMR347-05 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. Two of the smartly dressed retainers in the background. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage
PMR347-04 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR344-10 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: part of the richly carved marble courtyard of the Pearl Mosque. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, domes
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
PMR307-06 Germany, West Berlin: modern marble fountain on Kurfürstendamm in front of the split-level Europa Shopping Centre. New Kaiser Wilhelm I memorial church behind. Keywords: architecture, art, monument, water-feature, playing water
PMR294-07 Turkey, Ankara: "Anitkabir", the temple-like mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Pasa (Atatürk), designed by architects Professors Emin Onat and Ahmet Orhan Arda, and completed in 1953. Showing the marble reliefs in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, heritage, memorial, artistic
PMR284-09 Turkey, Ephesus: Via Arcadia, 500-metre-long marble paved ceremonial way, which was lit after dark, leading to the (former)harbour. View from the amphitheatre. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman
PMR283-02 Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, formerly completely sheathed in marble. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman
PMR210-07 Israel, Jerusalem: the magnificent Dome of the Rock, built on the site of the third Jewish temple by Kalif Abd el-Malik between 687 and 691 AD, remains basically as it was built. The cladding is marble below and Persian faience tiles above. Chapel of Ascension (under restoration) in the background. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Muslim, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, architecture, colourful, perfection
PMR210-02 Israel, Jerusalem: the magnificent Dome of the Rock, built on the site of the third Jewish temple by Kalif Abd el-Malik between 687 and 691 AD, remains basically as it was built. The cladding is marble below and Persian faience tiles above. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Muslim, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, architecture, colourful, perfection, mosque
PMR210-01 Israel, Jerusalem: the magnificent Dome of the Rock, built on the site of the third Jewish temple by Kalif Abd el-Malik between 687 and 691 AD, remains basically as it was built. The cladding is marble below and Persian faience tiles above. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Muslim, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, architecture, colourful, perfection, mosque
PMR-D3536 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a striking circular sheet of marble with patterning resembling Huang Shan Mountains. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, polished stone, minerals, Mineralogy, lithology
PMR-D3126 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Malopalo Marble Park on the Malajog River is home to a number of caves, some of which have still to be explored. Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, tropical forest, ecology, speleology, verdant, leafy, lush
PMR-D3063 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - the main courtyard, paved with marble. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR188-05 Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, in the Pisan Romanesque style, built 1068-1118 in different coloured marbles by Buscheto and Rainaldo. The facade of the Cathedral consists of 54 small columns, designed by Rainaldo. The tomb of Buscheto is in the wall on the left. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana
PMR188-04 Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, in the Pisan Romanesque style, built 1068-1118 in different coloured marbles by Buscheto and Rainaldo. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana
PMR188-03 Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Baptistry in the Piazza del Duomo, begun in 1153, completed in the early 14th century, Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Romanesque, white marble, Toscana
PMR188-02 Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Baptistry in the Piazza del Duomo, begun in 1153, completed in the early 14th century, Cathedral and Leaning Tower in the background. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Romanesque, white marble, Toscana
PMR185-12 Hungary, Budapest: Fishermen's Bastion (architect: Frigyes Schulek, 1902) with the coloured tiled roof of St. Matthew's Church (1470) in the background. Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, white marble, towers
PMR185-10 Hungary, Budapest: equestrian statue of Stephen I, first king of Hungary, with the Fishermen's Bastion behind, also in white marble. Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage
PMR176-08 U.S.A., Washington D.C.: Vietnam War Memorial, unfinished in 1983, records the names of all the fallen, on black marble slabs. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, capital
PMR159-02 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Mouth of the Marble Canyon, looking onto the salt lakes of Death Valley. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-01 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Torrent-smoothed walls of the Marble Canyon, nesting place of Ravens. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR145-10 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage) and the 28 concentric rows of marble seats, now used for local presentations. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations
PMR141-01 Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065. Showing the Romanesque belltower, with its windows increasing with height. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece
PMR140-12 Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece
PMR128-12 France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Bronze Cupid (cast by Sarazin in 1680) scrambling on a white marble sphinx (carved by Lerambert) standing near the place facade. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, statue, monument, statuary
PMR114-03 Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Piazza Cavour with marble fountain dated 1543 recording the visit of Leonardo da Vinci in 1502. Right: bronze statue of Pope Paul V (1611). Behind: Palazzo d'Arengo built 1204-7. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, palace, monument
PMR113-04 Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Giovanni Evangelista built about 424 AD by Galla Placidia, damaged by bombing in 1944 and later retored. Closer view of the Gothic marble portal. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths, Byzantine
PMR-D2581 Iran, Teheran: the Azadi Tower (Liberty Tower) was designed by architect Hossein Amanat, a Baha'i, who was driven from the country on the fall of the Shah. It is built of white marble from the Isfahan region, and was inaugurated on 16th October 1971. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, monument, landmark
PMR-D2570 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with marble tombstone of Nasser al-Din Shah. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2568 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Marble Throne Verandah with the throne, carved from 65 pieces of yellow Yazd alabaster in 1806 for Fath Ali Shah Qajar. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2567 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) with carved alabaster throne. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2566 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2108 Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR145K-17 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-15 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-09 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR481-07 Canada, British Columbia: the island in Marble Canyon Lake. Keywords: nature, colourful, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, landscape, Rocky Mountains
PMR481-06 Canada, British Columbia: fishing from a boat on the lake near Marble Canyon campground. Keywords: outdoor life, Rocky Mountains, landscape, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR477-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The richly decorated entrance hall containing the state staircase, based on the "Escalier des Ambassadeurs" at Versailles. Keywords: architecture, sculptures, marble, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic
PMR475-02 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: view of the Palau Nacional, with newly-laid marble surround to the open-air theatre. Keywords: national heritage, gardens, metropolis, picturesque, culture, architecture, historic
PMR465-07 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. White marble memorial cross, with St. Nicholas' Princely Church in the background. Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR506-12 Turkey, Istanbul: view of the Galata Tower across the Golden Horn, with alfresco cafe, palm trees and marble fountain in the foreground. Keywords: straits, eating, coffee time, food with a view, snack meal
PMR536-10 Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) from the eastern arcade, showing the inlaid marble floor. Keywords: architecture, colourful, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR138K-01 Mongolia, Dundgov Aimag (Province): Ongiin Khiid (Monastery), actually consists of two Buddhist monasteries, both laid waste by the Communists in the 1930s. Most of the buildings were built of mud bricks which have largely weathered away. A small group of monks began rebuilding a temple in 2004 and is dependent on donations for further restorations. This picture: a surviving marble stupa, with the rebuilt temple and a museum/shop ger in the background. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR121K-09 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of the courtyard through marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones with gold capitals. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR121K-04 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with endless rows of marble columns, inlaid with semi-precious stones. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR121K-02 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the courtyard, with surrounding marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR118K-19 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Colonnaded courtyard on the terrace, with basalt, marble and limestone Corinthian columns. Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site
PMR092K-13 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: marble sculpture commemorating the battles, at the Kabetepe Information Centre. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-11 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: the Roman amphitheatre, built by the Emperor Hadrian on a hill in the middle of the town, now restored with 20 rows of Prilep marble seats. Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-07 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view along the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with belltower and marble paving, polished by the feet of innumerable residents and visitors. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR087K-03 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains. Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, picturesque, historic town
PMR087K-02 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the 200-metre-long south wall, overlooking the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains. Fishing boat to the left. Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR014K-27 Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. Visitors can walk along the roof, between the pinnacles. Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture
PMR014K-26 Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. A golden figure of the Madonna surmounts the highest pinnacle. Keywords: Gothic, architecture, Christianity, holy places, heritage, inspiration, churches
PMR014K-25 Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. View of the main facade, Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture
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
PMR669-02 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the facade of the oval Marble Hall of Sans Souci Palace, with its finely sculptured figures providing support for the roof. Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR598-05 Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: Liberty Monument, unveiled in 1973 on the Podocataro Bastion, comprising figures of 14 Greek Cypriots being released from a white marble jail by two soldiers.
PMR595-04 Mexico City: Crescent-shaped white marble memorial monument to Benito Juarez (1806-1872), first Indian president of Mexico. Closer view of Benito Juarez being crowned with a laurel wreath by angels.
PMR595-01 Mexico City: Palacio de las Bellas Artes (Cultural Centre), designed in 1901 by architect Adamo Boari, has a magnificent Art-Deco interior in coloured marble. Home of the Ballet Folklorico. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericana. Keywords: architecture, Jugendstil, art nouveau, art-deco
PMR666-10 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: a corner of the courtyard, paved with white marble and inlaid with floral patterns. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR666-08 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR665-10 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: the well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

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