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PMR-D8853 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Assorted impressions of Guanacos. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8852 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. View of cave in relation to the gorge of the River Pinturas. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8851 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Men hunting Guanacos with bolas (?) Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8850 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8849 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Running Guanacos with Puma (?) and concentric circles. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8848 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Rhea footprint and jagged line - ornamentation? Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8847 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8846 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Impressions of Rhea footprints among the human hand-prints. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8845 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Impressions of Guanacos (?) Keywords: South America, cave drawings, historic, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology
PMR-D8844 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
PMR-D8843 Argentina, Perito Moreno: "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. A UNESCO heritage site. Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings
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-D8213 Sweden, Öland Island: a woodpigeon surveys the fields from his perch on a prehistoric megalith. Keywords: Scandinavia, history, standing stone, culture, birds, ornithology
PMR-D8095 Norway, Vest-Agder, Kristiansand: the town was founded by King Christian IV in 1641, although the site has been settled since prehistoric times. The central shopping square, a pedestrian zone, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: Scandinavia, urban, pedestrian zone, streetscene, architecture
PMR-D8094 Norway, Vest-Agder, Kristiansand: the town was founded by King Christian IV in 1641, although the site has been settled since prehistoric times. The cathedral was rebuilt in stone in 1885 after a series of fires destroyed its predecessors. Keywords: Scandinavia, urban, pedestrian zone, streetscene, architecture
PMR-D6996 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: figure of a man leaping over a bull. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6995 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: male and female human figures. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6994 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: quadruped - cow? Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6993 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6992 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6991 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tin Taghert: neolithic rockart - engravings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: sleeping antelope. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage, prehistoric
PMR-D6810 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a group of thatched cottages selling Aran sweaters and offering bicycle hire, at the start of the path to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, Dun Aengus, rural, shop, knitware
PMR-D6807 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the path from the village up to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old, which stands on the edge of a 60-metre sheer cliff. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6806 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: inside the outer wall of Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. Beyond, view of the rest of the treeless island, about 14 km. long. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6805 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: reconstructed entrance in the inner defence wall of Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6804 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the 60-metre cliffs on which stand Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. The outer defence wall can be seen in the distance. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6803 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the 60-metre cliffs on which stand Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. The outer defence wall can be seen in the distance. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6802 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the inner defence wall and entrance to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old, which stands on the edge of a 60-metres-high cliff. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6801 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the 60-metre cliffs on which stand Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, sheer drop, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6620 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: view from the roadbridge over the River Boyne, with St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on the left and a Martello tower on the Millmount (possibly a prehistoric burial mound) ahead. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D5917 Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5916 Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5915 Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5914 Oman, Zukait: stele, describing the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5566 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A model of the area of excavation. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5565 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A pair of bed frames have survived the centuries. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5564 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Lower room of a house, with stone basin. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5563 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The highest wall so far uncovered is a house fronting on to a triangular square. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5562 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A flight of stone steps, fractured in an earthquake. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5561 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A Bronze Age WC, with running water. Houses had hot and cold running water, the hot probably coming from geo-thermal sources. Also waste water disposal pipes. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5560 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Walls of unattributed buildings, with the main street in the background. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5559 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5558 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5557 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Doorway and windows of a putative house. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5556 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Ongoing excavation of the wall of a 2/3-storey building, with supports. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5555 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. General view of the site, with the extensive new roofing arrangements for protection from the elements. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D2783 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. View of the reconstructed units and perimeter wall from above. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2782 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. The largest unit (chief's house ?) has additional internal supports for the roof. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2781 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick General view of the site and car park from the north-west.. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2780 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Entrance to the village was through this narrow opening in the perimeter wall. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2779 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Newly started excavations at the top end of the site. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2778 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Specially shaped stones for grinding grain (?). Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2777 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. The lowest level of the excavations, known as "Zone A". Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2776 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Remains of several units in situ, with a larger one behind. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2775 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Partially completed unit of a type which may have been used for storage. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2774 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. "Cross section" of a dwelling showing the method of construction and wood/mud roof. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2773 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Four dwellings in various stages of completion. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2772 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Part of the reconstructed enclosure wall with two dwellings. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2771 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Three of the accurately reconstructed dwellings. in the archeological park. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR124-08 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. Close view showing the wooden log construction, thatched roofs and window. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR124-10 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. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
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
PMR124-07 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. View of the later-period houses from the pile bridge. Note the smoke hole in the roof with own "rooflet". Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR124-06 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. Older-period houses are constructed of wattle and daub, with no windows. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR124-05 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. The group of houses from an older period, protected by a stockade and lookout tower. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway
PMR124-04 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 bridge on piles leading to the group of later-period houses. The clay oven visible next to nearest house. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR478-11 Canada, Alberta, Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park: Tyrannosaurus Rex. Keywords: countryside, dinosaurs, picturesque
PMR478-10 Canada, Alberta, Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park: Ankylosaurus. Keywords: countryside, dinosaurs, picturesque
PMR478-09 Canada, Alberta, Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park: Stegosaurus. Keywords: countryside, dinosaurs, picturesque
PMR478-08 Canada, Alberta, Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park: Edmontosaurus. Keywords: countryside, dinosaurs, picturesque
PMR478-07 Canada, Alberta, Calgary Zoo and Prehistoric Park: lake and cliffs with Archeopteryx in simulated flight. Keywords: countryside, dinosaurs, picturesque
PMR478-05 Canada, Alberta: geological trail near the Royal Tyrrell Prehistoric Museum. A prolific source of prehistoric remains. Keywords: nature, fossils, dinosaurs, geology, picturesque, countryside
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
PMR143K-06 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The standing stones silhouetted with storm clouds approaching. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR143K-05 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR143K-04 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR143K-03 England, Wiltshire, Amesbury: Stonehenge, a circle of standing stones dating from 2000 to 3000 BC with frequent additions, which may have been used as a burial site, an astronomical observatory, or religious centre. The earth circle, which is older than the stones, has been dated to 3100 BC. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Keywords: prehistoric, rune stones, monument, ancient, bronze age, neolithic, archeology, bluestones, earthworks, monoliths, religious rituals, Druids, early religions, prehistory
PMR114K-09 Cyprus, Palea Paphos (Old Paphos): part of the original walls of the Bronze Age Sanctuary of Aphrodite. Keywords: archeological excavations, ruins, Bronze age, prehistoric
PMR056K-28 Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: Ggantija prehistoric temples, dating from about 3000 BC - entrance, with part of the outer wall, which incorporates some enormous stones.
PMR056K-26 Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: Ggantija prehistoric temples, dating from about 3000 BC - part of the outer wall, 8 metres high, of the south temple.
PMR038K-11 Namibia, Twyfelfontein: Site of the prehistoric rock engravings. The white stains are signs of numerous Rock Dassies. Keywords: geology, wildlife
PMR038K-08 Namibia, Twyfontein: Engravings of wild animals on the rocks, estimated to be up to 6000 years old. "Uri-Ais" ("Springing Fountain") was the name given to this valley by the natives. Over 2500 engravings have been found. Keywords: rock drawings, prehistoric drawings
PMR606-02 Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: altar niche in the Ggantije prehistoric temple, dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The outer wall is believed to have been at least 10 metres high. Keywords: prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age, altar
PMR603-11 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. Well-dressed stone monolith near the entrance passage; presumably all the stones were equally accurately finished originally. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR603-10 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. Stone altars, with (behind) the highest monolith in the north eastern wall. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR603-09 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. An altar niche, with mushroom-shaped altar, typical of the copper age temples. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR603-08 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. Typical doorways formed from horizontal and vertical slabs of stone. Keywords: architecture, copper age, prehistoric temple, ruin
PMR646-08 Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: fascinating rock paintings in a cave, depicting camels, a goat, and a horse (?) as well as scenes from the daily lives of the early inhabitants, who are wearing some kind of garment. Keywords: Maghreb, Berber art, cave art, prehistoric, historic cave paintings, Sahara Desert
PMR642-12 Libya, Fezzan, Wadi Mathandous: some of the hundreds of prehistoric carvings on the wall of the wadi, thought to be over 12,000 years old. One of the best known carvings: a pair of Meercats sparring on their hind legs. Keywords: Maghreb, Methkandoush, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, prehistoric art
PMR642-11 Libya, Fezzan, Wadi Mathandous: some of the hundreds of prehistoric carvings on the wall of the wadi, thought to be over 12,000 years old. Lions attacking giraffes (?) and an ostrich (?) Keywords: Maghreb, prehistoric art, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren, Methkandoush
PMR642-10 Libya, Fezzan, Wadi Mathandous: some of the hundreds of prehistoric carvings on the wall of the wadi, thought to be over 12,000 years old. Giraffes feature prominently among the carvings proving that the desert must once have been savannah. Keywords: Maghreb, prehistoric art, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren, Methkandoush
PMR642-09 Libya, Fezzan, Wadi Mathandous: inspecting some of the hundreds of prehistoric carvings on the wall of the wadi. Some are thought to be over 12,000 years old. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren, Methkandoush

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