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Aircraft (1 file)

PMR-D10087
England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BHIZ Piper PA.31-310 Navajo C (c/n 672) of Oxford Aero Charter at Kidlington. (Crashed and burnt-out 20.11.1985 Bluebell Hill, Kent. 3 fatalities)
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

Hong Kong pictures 1958 (2 files)

PMR.HK-16
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria with the Star Ferry terminal, Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank building (right centre) and airport runway jutting out into the harbour.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-15
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria with airport runway, built out into the bay, in the background.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Singapore pictures 1958-9 (4 files)

PMR.SP-05
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with Fullarton Building and Anderson Bridge.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.SP-04
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with ships in Singapore Roads behind. (Now inland, due to reclaimed areas of land).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-03
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with Fullarton Building, Anderson Bridge and Asia Insurance Building, the only " skyscraper" in Singapore.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.SP-02
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation. (Now inland due to areas of reclaimed land).
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (447 files)

PMR-D13349
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didim: Turkish fishing boats setting out for a night's fishing during sunset
Keywords: boats, calm, evening, fishing nets, picturesque, reflections, ships, tranquil, twilight, vessels

PMR-D13348
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didim: a Turkish fishing boat setting out for a night's fishing during sunset
Keywords: boats, calm, evening, fishing nets, picturesque, reflections, ships, tranquil, twilight, vessels

PMR-D13347
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didim: a Turkish fishing boat setting out for a night's fishing during sunset under a rising moon
Keywords: boats, calm, evening, fishing nets, picturesque, reflections, ships, tranquil, twilight, vessels

PMR-D13346
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didim: a Turkish fishing boat setting out for a night's fishing during sunset under a rising moon
Keywords: boats, calm, evening, fishing nets, picturesque, reflections, ships, tranquil, twilight, vessels

PMR137-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: altar and flowers laid out before the Frauentor for Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi) service.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, step gable, gate tower, wrought iron sign, religion

PMR124-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A dug-out canoe lying between two houses with paddles hanging by the window.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR111-05
Egypt, Thebes: the Colossi of Memnon, seated figures of Amenophis III, each carved out of one sandstone block; all which now remains of the ancient temple of Amenophis.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-07
Egypt, Memphis: climbing out of the entrance shaft of the Pyramid of Sechem-Chet at Saqqara.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR086-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50. Can be climbed from inside by 130 steps to a look-out opening in the crown
Keywords: München, historic, landmark, monument, heritage

PMR064-02
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: the viewing platform on Table Mountain, looking along the 12 Apostles, with Camps Bay coastline, and the wreck of the "Antipolis"
Keywords: panorama, belvedere, look-out, coast road

PMR058-03
South Africa, Natal, Durban: Midmar Dam recreational area, a favourite sailing and picnicking spot
Keywords: landscape, water sports, yachts, reservoir, windsurfing, picnic, outing

PMR058-02
South Africa, Natal, Durban: Midmar Dam recreational area, a favourite sailing and picnicking spot
Keywords: landscape, water sports, yachts, reservoir, windsurfing, picnic, outing

PMR048-10
Poland, Warsaw: one of dozens of wall plaques all over the city, each marking the site of the execution of 50 hostages by the Nazis. Out of the original population of 1.3 million, 800,000 died, the rest being forcibly transported (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, memorial, tragedy, barbaric, victims, holocaust

PMR-D12049
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: a native goat, on watch, remains motionless for long periods.
Keywords: Aegean , animal, fauna, figurehead, flora, look-out, sentinel, wildlife

PMR-D12044
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: a native goat, on watch, remains motionless for long periods.
Keywords: Aegean , animal, fauna, flora, look-out, wildlife

PMR-D11889
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Mary, completed in its present form in 1485, although it originally had a Gothic spire, 151 metres high (!) which burnt out after a lightning strike in 1647.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11819
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Mary, completed in its present form in 1485, although it originally had a Gothic spire, 151 metres high (!) which burnt out after a lightning strike in 1647. Seen reflected in the waters of the Franken Teich (lake).
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

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-D11167
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians, dating back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, burial chambers, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11166
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas (shown here), in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, with highly decorated sham stone door, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, burial chambers, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D9955
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. Brazilian plume flower, flamingo flower or jacobinia (Justicia carnea)
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR000-01
England, East Sussex: Sheffield Park Garden, originally laid out by 'Capability' Brown, now a National Trust property, provides a feast of colour in the aurumn.
Keywords: culture, reflections, foliage colour, botanical, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D10416
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: old stone aqueduct near the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, national heritage, historical

PMR-D10415
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum) at the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: wild flowers, nature, plant, botanical, flora

PMR-D10414
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa Azul and Sete Cidades under encroaching cloud, from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10413
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum) at the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: wild flowers, flora, botanical, plant, nature

PMR-D10412
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10411
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. with the town of Sete Cidades on Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10410
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10409
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10408
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10407
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa Rasa in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D9992
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9991
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Iron-rich stream of water running through the mossy fern garden.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9990
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the collection of aquatic plants.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9989
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the fern collection (comprises ca. 200 species).
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9988
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the collection of palm trees.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9987
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Pandanus trees on the island at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9986
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. A bank of blue Hydrangeas.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9985
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The volcanic water lake with stepping stones to the island. Furnas's church is visible in the background.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9984
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Avenue of palm trees.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9981
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. A bank of Hydrangeas growing under tree ferns.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9980
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. A bank of Hydrangeas growing under tree ferns.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9979
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9978
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9977
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9976
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Memorial to the Visconde da Praia.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum, monument, obelisk

PMR-D9975
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. A long avenue of Gingko trees provides welcome shade.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9974
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake which extends the length of the garden, with a glmpse of the mansion through the tree ferns.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9973
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9972
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The iron-rich geothermal swimming pool is one of the island's main attractions.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum, spa, minerals

PMR-D9971
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The goldfish and water lily pond with side view of the mansion house.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9957
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. A group of fan palms (Livistona).
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9956
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. Statue of the founder, Jose do Canto.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9954
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. The mighty root system of a Moreton Bay Fig tree (Ficus Macrophylla).
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9953
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. The branch system of a stately Eucalyptus tree.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9952
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9951
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9918
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: look-out station on the roof of a house for the purpose of early sighting of the first ships arriving for the orange harvest.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9583
Iceland: exploring volcanic rocks jutting out into the sea on the coast near the mouth of Berufjördur fjord in the east of the island.
Keywords: landscape, clouds, scenery, nature

PMR-D9004a
Chile, Punta Arenas: the town's name, in large chromium lettering, looks out over the Magellan Strait.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8978
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: the trail leading to the Grey Glacier mirador (look-out) on Lago Grey, with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, scenery, picturesque

PMR-D8842
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8841
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8840
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas, and site of the "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago.
Keywords: South America, cave drawings, historic, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8839
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8838
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8836
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon Caracoles Chico, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Chico.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8835
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon Caracoles Chico, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Chico.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8828
Chile, El Maiten: view from the Puente Rio Maiten bridge, where the river has carved out a deep gorge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8290
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. The tower is 35 metres high and the look-out gallery can be visited by the public.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7982
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73). An identical curved staircase with ballustrades encloses the garden at each end. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7981
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73). The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7978
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73), overlooked by the Maria Tower. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7521
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Traces of chalk, washed out of the rock strata above.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, geology, colourful

PMR-D7453
Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Zaabal Tunnel in the Ziz River canyon was hacked out of the rock by French legionnaires without the use of any special tools.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7363
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A handsome gateway with scalloped arch, all picked out in blue and white.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D7139
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: cracked bed of a dried-out pool in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7137
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: drying out pools of water in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7135
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: cracked bed of a dried-out pool in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D6775
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: customers spill out of the pubs and restaurants on to the street during a balmy summer evening.
Keywords: village, street scene, throngs, drinkers, pedestrians

PMR-D6774
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: customers spill out of the pubs and restaurants on to the street during a balmy summer evening.
Keywords: village, street scene, throngs, drinkers, pedestrians

PMR-D6754
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Here: the monk's 15/16th century stone-built fishing house, built out over the River Cong.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6733
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the Giant's Causeway, an exposed outcrop of basalt columns caused by the cooling of volcanic lava, reaching out into the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf, famous, tourist, attraction

PMR-D6638
Northern Ireland, County Down, Saintfield: Rowallane Gardens (National Trust) were laid out in the 1960s by the Reverend John Moore and later his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. A colourful herbacious border in the Walled Garden, with the belltower in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, botany, nature, plants

PMR-D6637
Northern Ireland, County Down, Saintfield: Rowallane Gardens (National Trust) were laid out in the 1960s by the Reverend John Moore and later his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. A colourful herbacious border in the Walled Garden, with the belltower in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, botany, nature, plants

PMR-D6636
Northern Ireland, County Down, Saintfield: Rowallane Gardens (National Trust) were laid out in the 1960s by the Reverend John Moore and later his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. The colourful wild flower garden.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, botany, nature, plants

PMR-D6621
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with the new shopping complex built out over the river on stilts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6589
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A well preserved round tower, more than 30 metres high. According to the records it was burnt out in 1097, destroying many valuable manuscripts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6586
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: the turreted Record Tower, the sole surviving tower from the mediaeval castle from ca. 1228, with the adjoining Chapel Royal (19th century). Seen from the Dubhlinn Gardens, laid out in 1680.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, architecture

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-D6000
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D5999
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D1242
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of the monastery and village from a lookout above Hepo Ri.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1240
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D4641
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". Historical photograph of the population being driven out of the city.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity

PMR-D4390
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The "ubosot" or prayer hall where ordinations are carried out.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D1176
People's Republic of China, Xining: refrigerated figures, modelled out of yak's butter, in Kumbum Monastery. The largest figure represents Guan Yin, goddess of mercy, here interpreted as a man.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist

PMR-D1167
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, over the roofs of 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-D1166
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: Huxinting Teahouse 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-D1165
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: vase-shaped double doorway 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-D1164
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: roofs with elephants and monkeys, 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-D1163
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: pavilion and colouring maple tree 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-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-D1161
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: feeding the goldfish 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-D1160
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: Dianchun Hall in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1159
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: mandarin figure 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-D1091
Qatar, Doha: new flowerbeds are being laid out continuously.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1078
Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: South Pattaya and Pratumnak Road, view from Buddha Hill Look-out.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR-D1077
Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: close-up of the beach and Beach Road, view from Buddha Hill Look-out.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR-D1070
Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: bustling Tha Lang Pier with fishing boats and scooter hire, and the look-out tower in the background.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach

PMR-D1067
Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful fishing boats in the harbour, with the look-out tower behind.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR-D1060
Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the jetty with look-out tower from a lower terrace.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR-D0542
Thailand, Pattaya: PATTAYA look-out point overlooking the harbour. The letters are illuminated at night and can be seen from afar.
Keywords: Siam, holiday resort, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR-D0426
Greece, Island of Kalymnos: fishng boat laying out the nets.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0251
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0250
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0248
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkey against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0247
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery".
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0246
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0245
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0244
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Partially worked/ long ruined (?) feature in the cliffs on the path up to the "monastery".
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0243
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in a sandstone boulder.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0242
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkeys against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0241
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Eroded bands of sandstone in varying colours.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0240
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0239
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0238
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0237
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0236
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Remains of the red and white stucco-work on the wall of the free-standing Great Temple.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0235
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0234
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0233
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR309-11
Germany, West Berlin: section of the Berlin Wall near Charlottenstrasse, with souvenir pieces being chipped out of the wall with a hammer.
Keywords: historic, division

PMR294-02
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
General view of Göreme Open Air Museum where numerous churches are to be seen, some with elaborate vaulting, and others with well preserved frescos from the Middle Ages.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR294-01
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
This stone pyramid in Göreme Open Air Museum was formerly a "convent" for Armenian Christian nuns who were persecuted by the Muslims in the 9th century. It contains a large refectory as well as living quarters.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-12
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
View through the windows of one of the unoccupied cliff dwellings.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-11
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Some of these homes are still occupied (1989).
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-10
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-09
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-08
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
A group of "fairy chimneys".
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-07
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
A group of "fairy chimneys".
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-06
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
A variety of different-coloured lichens growing on the rock face.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-05
Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-04
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-02
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-01a
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR293-01
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-12
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-11
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-10
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
View of the remarkable landscape from the top of the highest peak.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves, panorama

PMR292-09
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-08
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-07
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
The largest "multi-storey apartment" contains dozens of dwellings. At the top, where the flag is flying, is a public viewing platform.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-06
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
A pair of camels taking a break after giving rides to tourists.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-05
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Attempts to grow crops are often doomed to failure.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-04
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR292-03
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
The caves at the top of this cliff are not easily accesible.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes

PMR292-02
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Part of this cone has split apart, revealing the living room.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes

PMR292-01
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR291-12
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
A volcanic cone hollowed out for habitation.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes

PMR291-11
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR291-10
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR288-07
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. This is a popular outing for Turkish families at the weekend.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR287-12
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. The "Red Spring", which bubbles out of the rock into this pool, before flowing away. At a steady 35 degrees C., it is too hot to bathe in.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis

PMR287-10
Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stage of the amphitheatre and the surrounding countryside. The "piazza" behind the stage was laid out at the end of the 4th century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR271-05
Bahamas, Nassau: conch fisherman, with his catch laid out on his boat.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, crustacians, shells, fishing boats, harbour, port

PMR259-12
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hanover, Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA) 1988: funeral pyre marks the tragic end of RAF Chinook helicopter ZA672, 18.05 hours 06.05.88, with the loss of both pilots.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military, burn-out, collision, fatal

PMR252-10
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: Pegasus Fountain in the Mirabell Gardens which were laid out by Fischer von Erlach.
Keywords: picturesque, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, monument, sculpture, flying horse, winged horse

PMR252-09
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, which were laid out by Fischer von Erlach, with the cathedral and fortress in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, colourful, flowerbeds, wrought-iron gates

PMR248-05
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): policewoman holding up the traffic for pedestrians coming out of the San Francisco Gate.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

PMR244-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: lunch break on the summit of Mount Säuling (2086 metres) with a misty Alpen-panorama spread out below.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR214-12
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: yellow water lily buds on the margins of the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style, with the chateau and village in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-11
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: vista across the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style, with the Isle of Poplars in the distance. In the south it links with the river Launette.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-07
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: trees reflected in the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-06
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: vista across the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-03
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: vista in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR212-01
Czechoslovakia, Prague: National Theatre, architect Josef Zitek, completed in 1881, now fully renovated, inside and out, confronted by a modern all-glass facade.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, opera house, UNESCO

PMR204-02
Israel, Negev Desert: newly laid-out gardens and promenade complete with palm trees at Neve Zohar, a newly established (1985) tourist resort on the Dead Sea. Hotel Moriah in the background.
Keywords: desert, colourful, picturesque, beach, sunbathing, sand, swimming

PMR204-01
Israel, Negev Desert: newly laid-out gardens and promenade complete with palm trees at Neve Zohar, a newly established (1985) tourist resort on the Dead Sea.
Keywords: desert, colourful, picturesque, beach, sunbathing, sand, swimming

PMR201-04
Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. View along the Red Canyon, carved out by the river Shani.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR104K-03
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.

Frontal view of a monumental monolith of a priest, 7 metres high, from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya. He holds two ritual containers ("kero") which held libations for the gods.
Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu

PMR104K-02
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.

A monumental monolith featuring a priest, 7 metres high, with symbols inscribed on arms and shoulders from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya.
Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu

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-D3968
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: feeding the goldfish in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, child, toddler, pointing, curiosity

PMR-D3967
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: mandarin figure in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, statue, sculpture

PMR-D3966
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: boulder marking the entrance to Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis

PMR-D3868
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: hanging out lengths of black, hammered cloth to dry.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, Kam, artisan

PMR-D3625
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) growing out of the rock face, probably centuries old.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, tree, dendrology, flora

PMR-D2979
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2978
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2977
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2976
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2975
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2915
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional layout for extracting liquid syrup from dates, using a system of drainage channels. The dates were heaped to the roof and the juice was pressed out by their own weight.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D1598
Nepal, Kathmandu: Rani Pokhari ("Queen's Pool"), laid out in 1667, with clocktower (left) and Shiva Temple (right).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, religion, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1567
Nepal: Buddha "World Peace Pond" on Swayambhunath Hill, about 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1566
Nepal: Swayambhunath Stupa, which stands on a hill 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu, with all-seeing eyes of Buddha on the "Harmika".
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1562
Nepal: Swayambhunath Stupa, on its hill about 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu, was founded before 1129.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1249
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Jampa Ling Chapel, where Samye's Great Debate was held, with prayer pole in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1248
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Monks on Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1247
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Hepo Ri Hill with incense burner and prayer flags from the higher lookout.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1246
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley from the monastery walls.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1245
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of golden-roofed Utse from a lookout above Hep Ri Hill.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1244
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of the monastery buildings from a lookout above Hepo Ri Hill. The Green, White, Red and Black Stupas can be made out.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1243
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View from Hepo Ri Hill with a monk in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1241
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of golden-roofed Utse from Hep Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1239
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1237
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Shops in traditional style on the approach to the monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1235
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: view from the central Utse, showing the stubby tower (originally nine storeys high) to display the thangkas.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1234
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: the green stupa, one of four, including black, white and red, standing at the four points of the compass.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1233
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: shrine of 1000-armed Chenresig (Avalokiteshvara).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1232
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1231
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1230
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1229
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. The courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, with incense burner and prayer poles.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1228
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
The Utse, with golden roof, is the central building of the mandala.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1227
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1211
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture: starting out on the "kora" which passes over an adjoining peak.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR193-08
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: an ancient sphinx looks out towards the Sorrento Peninsula from the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949.
Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, antique, antiquity

PMR182-09
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: part of the east front and formal gardens laid out by Sir Jeffry Wyatville in the 1820s.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR169-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: an out-of-service cable car displayed as a tourist attraction in the Embarcadero Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport

PMR169-08
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: bowling in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, sport, bowls, crown green

PMR169-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - here the pathway leads under a red, wooden bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-06
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - the lake, waterfall and pagodas, backed by eucalyptus trees, introduced from Australia.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, reflections

PMR169-05
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - a semi-circular bridge over the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR166-12
U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: poplar saplings, eking out a precarious existence: Sunset Point, looking towards Sunrise Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles

PMR147-11
Romania, Dunavatu de Jos: mobile honey bees - a trailer with hives spread out near a field of sunflowers.
Keywords: apiary, insects

PMR-D2606
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The stream of water from the crater lake runs out in front of the fortifications.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2599
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The volcanic crater lake has a spring producing 90 litres of water per second, which flows out here.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, water-channel, UNESCO

PMR-D2529
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). The roof of the music room is overlaid with cut-outs representing vases, to improve accoustics.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2348
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. *** Local Caption *** Here: the bas-relief of Ardashir II, receiving the ring of Kingship from Ahuramazda (right). Behind the king is Mithras standing on a lotus flower. Beneath their feet is the body of defeated Roman Emperor Julian.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire

PMR-D2347
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: the large arch containing carvings of hunting scenes and feasts of Khosrau II.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire

PMR-D2346
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.
*** Local Caption *** Here: the large arch containing carvings of (upper) Khosrau II (590-628 AD) between the manifestations of Ahuramazda and Anahita, goddess of abundance, and (lower) Khosrau II on horseback.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids

PMR-D2345
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.
*** Local Caption *** Here: the large arch containing carvings of (upper) Khosrau II (590-628 AD) between the manifestations of Ahuramazda and Anahita, goddess of abundance, and (lower) Khosrau II on horseback.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire

PMR-D2344
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: view of the two historic arches containing carvings, from across the lake.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids

PMR-D2343
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 very eroded Parthian relief of Mithrades, superimposed with an inscription in Arabic from the 17th century.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids

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

PMR115K-19
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: Eroded strata, in the form of concentric circles of coloured sandstone.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-16
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: Bands of colour in a bluff on the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR-D2297
Laos, Luang Prabang: this "Tree of Life" on the rear wall of the Sim of Wat Xieng Thong was created in 1957 out of glass mosaics to celebrate the 2500th year of the birth of Buddha.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2089
Oman, Muscat: hundreds of feral pigeons on the dried-out river bed.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR478-01
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, with Jacob's Fountain (1644), Ludwig's Gate and the Water Tower, seen from the top of the town's look-out tower (68 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, panorama, Ludwig's Square

PMR475-09
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Olympic Esplanade: laid out for the 1992 Olympic Games, the Esplanada has as its centrepiece the Anell Olimpic (Olympic Ring) sculpture.
Keywords: culture, spectacle, creation, modern art, work of art

PMR467-07
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising.
Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-05
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising.
Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-04
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.

Dosoftei House, dating from the late 17th century, formerly housed the printing press which brought out the works of Metropolitan Dosoftei.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR464-04
Romania, Moldavia, Bicaz: the Bicaz Gorge in the Ceahláu Mountains, one of the most spectacular roads in Romania. The road leads out to the Red Lake (Lacul Rosu), a popular resort of the local population.
Keywords: geology, phenomenon, cleft, rocks, cliffs, geological

PMR507-06
Turkey, Istanbul: a smartly turned out fishing boat offering delicious hot fried fish rolls.
Keywords: entrepreneur, small business

PMR507-05
Turkay, Istanbul: a smartly turned out fishing boat offering delicious fried fish rolls, hot from the griddle.
Keywords: entrepreneur, small business

PMR505-12
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: packed close together, hewn out of the rock, dozens of tombs of the common people of Salamis comprise the Necropolis of Cellarka.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR496-07
Island of Crete, Aptera: the old Turkish fortress commands the passage of all shipping into and out of Soudha port.
Keywords: national heritage, vantage point, castle, fortifications, defence, historic

PMR490-05
Island of Santorini: a white tomcat, stretched out in the sun, inspects passers-by from the top of a wall.
Keywords: photogenic, felines, pets, animals

PMR489-08
Island of Santorini: a modern home stands next to its abandoned predecessor, hollowed out of the cliff.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR445-11
Poland, Ketrzyn: Hitler's "Wolfsschanze" ("Wolf's Redoubt") near the Russian border was to be his eastern HQ and consists of nearly 40 massive concrete bunkers which the Nazis attempted to blow up in the face of the Russian advance:
blown-out wall of Goering's personal bunker. Note the thickness of the roof.
Keywords: defence, assassination attempt, Graf von Stauffenberg, Eastern Front, WWII, fortifications

PMR540-07
Croatia: Babin Potok: burnt-out, abandoned house, pock-marked with bullet holes, not far from Bihac.
Keywords: war, driven out, burn, attack, guerilla

PMR540-02
Slovenia, Bukovje: Predjama Castle, built into a system of natural caves in a 123-metre-high cliff, dates back to 1202, although the site has been occupied since prehistoric times. It was the refuge of the legendary15th century robber baron, Erazem of Predjama who held out for over a year under siege from Habsberg forces. It lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture, defence, fortifications

PMR434-09
Poland, Gdansk: St. Mary's Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Poland, can accommodate 25,000 worshippers. Consecrated in 1502, after 159 years in construction, the building survived WWII, but was burnt out in 1945.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR533-09
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd 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:
five, out of a row of eight, juxtaposed "evans". They are thought to be dedicated to: Marn, the sun god (largest); Marten, the moon goddess; and Bar Marin, the trinity of gods of Hatra.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR529-06
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 Processional Way, walls reconstructed, roadway original, looking north, out of the city.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR520-11
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena): one of the four opposing facades (west), showing the four seasons, four kings of Sicily and the four patronesses of the city quarters, measured from this point. (summer, Philip II, Santa Ninfa of Seralcadio/Capo district). Laid out 1608-20 by Giulio Lasso in Baroque style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-07
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: remains of the city wall, 12 kilometres long, subsequently hollowed out in many places for Byzantine burial sites; Temple of "Juno Lacinia" in the background.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR518-07
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the Greek amphitheatre, carved out of the bedrock, for 15.000 spectators, probably dated from the 3rd century BC. At the top right is the Nymphaeum, a cave where a spring gushes.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR127K-28
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: natives burning out a log canoe in a reconstruction of the Wampanoag Indian Homesite.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, New England, port, seaport, early settlers, Mayflower, emigration, indiginous peoples, artesans, craftsmen, boat-building

PMR126K-34
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, built 1770-72, was rebuilt after being burnt out in 1945.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-27
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Reichen Tower (built 1490-92), the "Leaning Tower", is 1.44 metres out of true at the top.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR121K-29
Thailand, Pattaya: kitted out for "ziplining" between rainforest canopy platforms in Chompoo Nature Reserve.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR115K-36
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: A line of columns marks the upper temenos of the Great Temple of the Nabataians, which was in use until Byzantine times.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-35
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: Part of a column capital which combines a number of motifs, from the Great Temple of the Nabataians.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

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

PMR115K-33
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: A camel-rider on the colonnaded way, with the Royal Tombs in the distant background.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-32
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: Roman colonnaded street (ca. 106 AD) marks the centre of the Nabataian city (contemporaneous with Jerash).
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-31
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: A vivid sandstone outcrop, weathered into a fantasy-inspiring shape.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-29
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: The sun breaks into the "Siq" as the visitors start to arrive.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-28
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: The sheer, 200-metre-high walls of the "Siq" are only 2 metres apart at this point.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-27
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: Closer view of some of the Bedouin horse riders.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-26
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: Bedouin horse riders, with impressive, bare, sandstone mountains as backdrop.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-25
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: Horse rides are offered from the entrance as far as the start of the "Siq" (Gorge).
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-24
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: The "Roman Soldier's" Tomb from the High Place of Sacrifice, with the Garden Triclinium (Feasting Hall) in front.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-23
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: Heavily eroded and exposed row of tombs opposite the Theatre, with an adventurous donkey an top.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-22
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: Dramatic colour banding around and within a rock tomb.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-21
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: The damaged "Corinthian" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, manifests Nabataian and Hellenic features.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-20
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: The "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, from ca. 70 AD, used as a cathedral by the Christians in 447 AD;
below are later Byzantine vaults.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-18
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: An eroded cliff, revealing the coloured strata of the sandstone.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-17
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: A larger rock tomb with dramatic bands of colour in the sandstone ceiling.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-15
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: A small rock tomb on the terrace, exposed by heavy weathering.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-14
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: Bands of colour in the weathered sandstone terrace.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-13
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: Rock tombs under the terrace, at the back of which is a row of Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-12
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: View of Wadi Musa to the east, from the Royal Tombs, with "candy-striped" rocks in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-11
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: View of Wadi Musa to the west, where it opens out, from the terrace in front of the Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-10
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: The frontages of some of the rock tombs have almost been weathered away, leaving slender sandstone columns.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-09
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: The theatre, built by the Nabataians in the 1st century AD, later enlarged by the Romans soon after their arrival in 106 AD, slicing through a number of tombs at the rear.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-08
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: Closer view of the decoration on the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades".
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-07
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: The full extent of the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", with a tethered donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-06
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: Rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", seen through the "window" of a tomb opposite.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-05
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: Stone steps up to the "Sacred Hall", carved out of the rock, while the "Siq" continues to the left.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-04
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:The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury);
two Winged Victories apppear between the columns of the upper storey.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-03
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: Lower storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) displays 6 columns with floral capitals; the forecourt filling with visitors.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-02
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: The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), 43 metres high; the figures at ground level may represent the sons of Zeus.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-01
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: Upper storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury); the central figure may be "Isis" or the Nabataian goddess "Al 'Uzza".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-36
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: the Hellenistic facade of the "Treasury" (Al-Khazneh) chiselled out of the rock in the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-35
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: fantastically weathered forms of sandstone, where some of the original paving survives.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-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: a Nabataian tomb in the middle of the "Siq", where it widens, allowing the sun to reach in.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-33
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: the "Siq" in the early morning, before the sun (or crowds) have reached it.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-32
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: the "Siq" narrows to a few metres width; on the left, the Nabataian water conduits in the wall.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-31
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: entrance to the "Siq" (canyon), with metalworker's stand in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

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

PMR110K-08
Austria, Tyrol, Scharnitz: ruined fortifications of the "Porta Claudia" erected by the Archduchess Claudia de Medici in 1633 on a steep mountainside, to keep the Bavarians out of Tyrol.
Keywords: alpine, national heritage, historical, ruins, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR110K-07
France, Périgord, Domme: this "bastide" or fortified town was laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR106K-27
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Inca corn granaries carved out of the cliff (right) and "the face" (left). The grain was here secure against pests, protected from the weather, and well ventillated.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR104K-10
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.

Reconstructed base and steps of the Akapana man-made pyramid.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-09
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.

View of the entire Kalasasaya area from the top of the Akapana Pyramid.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-08
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 walls of the Kalasasaya, incorporating standing stones at regular intervals. (partially reconstructed)
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-07
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.

Cornerstone of the rectangular walls of the Kalasasaya. (partially reconstructed)
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

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

PMR104K-05
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.

At the equinoxes the sun's rays shone through the main entrance to the Kalasasaya, on to the priest monolith. In the foreground the semi-subterranean temple.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-04
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.

One of the remarkable walls of the "Temple of Standing Stones" or "Kalasasaya". (partially reconstructed)
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR102K-18
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. El Morro (the Bluff), the landmark of the city, is laid out as a park above.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, geology

PMR095K-26
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: Mandara Lake has completely dried out, although the palm trees and other vegetation still survive.
Keywords: Maghreb, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR095K-05
Libya: a ruined Roman fort standing on a hill at Gariyat. View of the plains and the dried-out water course from the fort.
Keywords: Roman architecture, barren, desert, castle, fortifications, fortress, Maghreb, Byzantine architecture

PMR092K-22
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: Turkish military cemetery "57 Alay" (the 57th regiment was commanded by Mustafa Kemal "not to fight, but to die for your country" and was wiped out to the last man).
Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign

PMR089K-24
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque and the Palace of Culture. Flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-23
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR087K-36
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: the road from Sarajevo drops down revealing Trebinje spread out below.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, panorama

PMR087K-29
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Blagaj: the River Buna, gushing from an underground "karst system", is a popular outing for residents of Mostar, 15 kilometres away.
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

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

PMR079K-30
Tunisia, Sousse: figurehead of a "pirate ship", with rows of sponges laid out for sale on the quayside.
Keywords: port, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim, Islam, docks

PMR055K-19
Malta: Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC. Here, a doorway carved out of one slab of limestone.

PMR054K-28
Malta, Valletta: Fort St. Angelo from Upper Barracca Gardens, with "Merhba" ("Welcome") spelled out in topiary work on the terrace below.

PMR054K-04
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, Volvo being ignominiously towed backwards out of the sand, which constitutes the surface of all the streets in the town.

PMR048K-30
Guatemala, San Pedro La Laguna: Lago de Atitlan/Lake Atitlan, lying high in the volcano belt near the Pacific coast, and surrounded by volcanoes, is regarded by many as the world's most beautiful lake. Here, coffee beans, after being washed out of their husks, in San Pedro La Laguna.

PMR028K-09
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: Piccaninny Gorge and Piccaninny Creek flowing out of it.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-01
Australia, Western Australia: Hollowed-out caves in the cliff-bottom at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR025K-04
Australia, Tasmania: Kings Bridge at Launceston, the first to span the South Esk River, was built in Manchester, England and shipped out in sections.
Keywords: steel industry, steel construction

PMR024K-33
Australia: Remarkable pattern of islands in a partially dried-out salt lake in the western desert, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial views, salt lakes, geography

PMR024K-32
Australia: Remarkable pattern of islands in a partially dried-out salt lake in the western desert, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial views, geography, salt lakes

PMR024K-31
Australia: Saltbed of a dried-out lake in the western desert, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial views, salt lakes, geography

PMR018K-21
Slovakia, Kremnica: Fortified parish church with turreted clocktower and look-out gallery, showing defence wall and defence towers.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, mediaeval

PMR018K-10
Austria, Vienna: Base of the carved stone pulpit in St. Stephen's Cathedral, with portrait of the sculptor, Anton Pilgram, peeping out. Early 16th century Gothic masterpiece.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, religion, church, capital city

PMR014K-30
Italy, Sicily, Selinunte: Autumn-flowering Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum), long believed to have connections to the supernatural. Said to "howl" when pulled out of the ground. Roots used by ancients for love potions and aphrodisiacs.
Keywords: botany, flora, flowering plants, herbs, poisonous plants

PMR012K-20
Turkey, Istanbul: Enormous jar, carved out of a single piece of stone, in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537. It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Christianity, architecture, Historic building, Holy Place, Cathedral, Church, Constantinople, Byzantine, Byzanz

PMR009K-10
Spain, Girona: "Roman soldier" uniforms laid out ready for use in the Good Friday procession.
Keywords: Costa Brava

PMR009K-09
Spain, Girona: "Roman soldier" uniforms laid out ready for use in the Good Friday procession.
Keywords: Costa Brava

PMR043K-34
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: traditional self-contained wooden farmhouse, the former property of the family Ozhevnev, over 100 years old. The farm animals occupied the ground floor in winter, and enough provisions were stored to last out the winter when completely snowed in. In the foreground the "Banya" or sauna.

PMR036K-31
Namibia: Sesriem Canyon, 30 metres deep, carved by the River Tsauchab in 2 million years. The name derives from the fact that it needed six (ses) oxen spans (riem) joined together to haul a bucket of water up from the bottom of the canyon. Here, the path leading out of the canyon.
Keywords: geology, gorge, river erosion, semi-desert, rock formations

PMR035K-27
Namibia: Bridge carrying the C12 road over the dried-out Fish River bed.

PMR073K-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR073K-03
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type. Here: backlit view of a woolly Opuntia.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-02
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type. Here: a bizarre volcanic column stands in a decorative pool, surrounded by cacti.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-01
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type. Here: a bronze-leaved Crassula with large yellow flower.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-36
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR072K-35
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-34
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type. Here: a profusely flowering Partridge-Breast Aloe (Aloe variegata).
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-33
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-32
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-31
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR072K-30
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-28
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type. Here: masses of backlit Mammilaria cacti.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR070K-15
Turkey, Lycia, Kas: Diving boat setting out from Kas harbour for morning dives off the Greek island of Kastellórizo.
Keywords: Divers, Scuba diving, Diving, Lycia

PMR070K-01
Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Old irregation channels, carved out of the rock, in a village a few kilometres above the town of Kalkan.
Keywords: water channels, archeological finds, historic irregation system, Lycia

PMR069K-18
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Here: a group of smaller tombs, to the left of the Tomb of Amyntas.
Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, burial chambers, Lycia

PMR069K-17
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas (shown here), in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, with highly decorated sham stone door, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: cities of antiquity, Lycia, archeological excavations, burial chambers

PMR069K-15
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Here: view of the cliffs with their rock tombs, and the town of Fethiye spread out below. It stands on the site of the antique "Telmessos".
Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, burial chambers, Lycia

PMR066K-18
Cyprus, Paphos: One of the large caves/tombs hollowed out of Fabrica Hill in antiquity, and used by successive inhabitants since.
Keywords: cave dwellings, historical, archeology

PMR066K-16
Cyprus, Paphos: The catacombs of Ayia Solomoni, with a huge terebinth tree growing out of the masonry, festooned with prayer kerchiefs.

PMR066K-10
Cyprus, Paphos, Coral Bay: Group of walkers starting out on a hike, with the small boat harbour and jetty in the background.
Keywords: hiking, walking, open air activities, expatriots, expats

PMR064K-14
Bulgaria, Teshel: Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat), an awe inspiring gorge. Here, "cauldrons" carved out of the rock in the gorge by the waters of the underground river.

PMR426-08
Madeira, Santana: willow canes propped up in rows at the roadside to dry out in the sun.
Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR425-12
Madeira, Funchal: cacti in the Botanical Gardens, with palm tree and Funchal spread out below.
Keywords: island, cactus, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR425-11
Madeira, Funchal: new viaduct over the wild Ribeira de Joao Gomes Valley, with Funchal spread out below, seen from the Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: island, tunnel, bridge, construction, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR424-06
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger, with the spire of the castle tower behind.
Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding

PMR424-05
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger.
Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding

PMR379-05
Australia, Northern Territory: view from the air of Ayers Rock Resort, laid out round a circular service road. It is already one of the six largest towns in the Northern Territory.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR378-10
Australia, Northern Territory: a "wave-formation " cave in Ayers Rock (Uluru), sand-blasted out of the base of the monolith over the millennia. The rock at the mouth of the cave is used by Aborigine women for grinding corn.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR376-01
Australia, Melbourne: Captain Cook's Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens was brought out stone by stone from the parental village, Great Ayton, in England, in 1933.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR374-11
Australia, Sydney: Chinese Garden of Friendship near Darling Harbour; "monster" rising out of the lake in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR367-01
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: three, out of a row of eight "prangs", each one individually decorated and with its own attribute.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR542-6
Ceský Krumlov: Neptune fountain in the castle gardens, laid out by Italian masters in 1706-8.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR639-11
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Here:a few kilometres from the present city centre lie the ruins of the Roman town of Skupi, antecedent of Skopje, which was completely wiped out by an earthquake in 518 AD.
Keywords: national heritage, Roman ruins, excavations, archeological site

PMR632-12
Germany. Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the terrace of the Berggasthof St. Martin (1040 metres high), with rustic drinking trough in the snow and the town spread out below.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, panorama

PMR631-09
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The Forum (Marketplace), laid out between 14 and 37 AD, was surrounded on three sides by a columned portico. In the foreground a commemorative tablet by the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, Maghreb

PMR629-11
Tunisia, Sousse: the "Ribat", a fortified barrack for Islamic monk-soldiers, built ca. 800 AD by the Aghlabids, with look-out tower to spot approaching raiders.
Keywords: castle, fortress, fortifications, historic, heritage

PMR352-02
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: children of different lands link hands to symbolise the missionaries starting out from Spain to teach the world's peoples.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR627-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Los Hervideros: the tortured black cliffs were formed when larva poured into the sea at the time of the Timanfaya eruptions in 1730-36, and have been subsequently hollowed out by the sea.
Keywords: volcanic, Canary Islands, volcano, magma, barren, erosion, wave erosion, caves

PMR622-06
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR617-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Riedenberg: Arrival of the boat from Regensburg on the River Altmühl, with the convent of St. Anna on the far bank.
Keywords: river transport, waiting for the boat, boat outing, river traffic connections, pleasure boat, pleasure craft, river trip, water bus

PMR588-03
Mexico, Tulum: "Voladores de Papantla" - four men in bird costumes "fly" in thirteen revolutions from the top of a high pole to the ground on the end of four ropes. A fifth man pays out the lines from above.
Keywords: Maya

PMR582-08
Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look out onto the Pacific Ocean from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513.

PMR570-10
Namibia: The C14 road crossing a dried-out river bed near the Gaub Pass.

PMR570-08
Namibia: Sossusvlei sand dunes, up to 350 metres high, are reputed to be the highest in the world. View from the top of a dune, with dried-out salt lake and surrounding landscape of dunes.

PMR570-07
Namibia: Seriem Gorge, carved out by the River Tsauchab, is up to 30 metres deep, but only 2 metres wide in places.

PMR664-12
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: the Obelisk Tomb, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC on top of an earlier building, the Bab as-Siq Triclinium (a dining room for feasts), which has badly weathered Doric columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-11
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: heavily weathered rock-hewn tombs, one above another, with colourful ceilings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-10
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: colourful sandstone bands in the rocks above typical cave tombs, with a boy on a donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-09
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: a stretch of the Colonnaded Way with original paving, with the facades of the Royal Tombs in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-08
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: weathered tombs and colourful rocks in Wadi al-Deir, from the "path of 800 steps".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-07
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: the Hellenistic facade of Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC. Known as "The Monastery" due to subsequent use for Christian worship.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-06
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: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-05
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: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-04
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: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-03
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: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-02
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: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR570-03
Namibia: Eroded sandstone cliffs bordering the dried-out Fish River bed.

PMR570-02
Namibia: Sandy bed of the dried-out Fish River supports plenty of vegetation; view from the C12 road bridge.

PMR569-12
Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View of the canyon and dried-out Fish River from the look-out, a few kilometres east of the car park.

PMR569-01
Namibia, Keetmanshoop: The "Quiver Tree" (Aloe dichotoma), really a giant aloe, stores water in its pulpy stems. One tree out of about 300 in the "Giants' Playground" near Keetmanshoop. Flowers are a favourite nectar source for sunbirds.

PMR664-01
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: Wadi ad-Deir: the "path of 800 steps" leading down from Al-Deir ("The Monastery").
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-12
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: cave tombs in the colourful rocks close to the museum.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-11
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: the Temple of the Winged Lions: some of the heavily weathered reconstructed columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-10
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, viewed from the opposite side of the valley, from the Temple of the Winged Lions.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-09
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: the Blue Church, so called for its four blue sandstone columns, was built by the Nabataeans using material from former buildings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-08
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the entire building from above, showing the lower temenos with its triple colonnade.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-07
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: Qasr Al-Bint was probably the main temple of the Nabataeans, built about 30 BC, and one of the few free-standing buildings in Petra.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-06
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: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-05
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, showing the well-preserved seats of the theatron, at the heart of the building.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-04
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the lower temenos with its triple colonnade, from the theatron. Opposite: the ruins of the Temple of the Winged Lions:
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-03
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: the "Silk" Tomb, although badly eroded, displays some remarkably coloured sandstone banding.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-02
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: the "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, probably built about 70 AD for Nabataean King Malichos II or Aretas IV, is surmounted by a large urn: the lower vaults are a Byzantine addition.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-01
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: patterns of colour in the weathered sandstone of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-12
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: interior of one of the rock-hewn tombs with niches for 3 sarcophagi, showing the vivid bands of coloured sandstone in the roof.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-11
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: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs, like this natural cave where some of the bands of colour are visible.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-10
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: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-09
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: the Theatre, built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, was enlarged to a capacity of 8,500 persons by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, slicing through many rock tombs in the rear wall.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-08
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: Wadi Musa, with coloured sandstone in the foreground and one of the Royal Tombs in the cliff on the right.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-07
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: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face. Some of these tombs have ziggurat-style bands of decoration.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-06
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: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-05
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: Nabataean tombs with "ziggurat" style facades, the much weathered sandstone showing bands of colour.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-04
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: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD. In full sunshine, about 9 a.m.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-03
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: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR658-09
France, Périgord, Domme: view of the Dordogne Valley from the belvedere of the "bastide" or fortified town laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR654-05
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
El Morro (the bluff), landmark of Arica, upon which a park has been laid out, and where the military museum is to be found.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, town park, Arica Cape, cape

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

PMR648-10
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.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-09
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 outer wall of the New Forum of Septimius Severus which he laid out between 193 and 211 AD to replace the old forum.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR647-12
Libya, Tripolitania, Abu Nijayn: the ruins of a Roman outpost of the "Limes Tripolitanus" stand isolated in the desert, after being dug out of the sand. General view of the scant remaining walls of the outpost.
Keywords: Maghreb, Bu Ngem, Abou Njam, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, Roman architecture, excavations

PMR647-11
Libya, Tripolitania, Abu Nijayn: the ruins of a Roman outpost of the "Limes Tripolitanus" stand isolated in the desert, after being dug out of the sand. The former entrance gate.
Keywords: Maghreb, excavations, Roman architecture, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren, Abou Njam, Bu Ngem

PMR646-11
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: desert view from out of a natural cave with signs of previous habitation.
Keywords: Maghreb, rock formations, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR642-06
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: Tuareg selling traditional jewellery and artefacts, all laid out on a rug on the sand near Lake Gebraoun.
Keywords: Maghreb, Lake Gambaroune, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR642-03
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: Tuaregs selling jewellery, laid out on rugs on the sand under a palm tree by Lake Gebraoun.
Keywords: Maghreb, Laake Gambaroune, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

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