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PMR145-10 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage) and the 28 concentric rows of marble seats, now used for local presentations. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations
PMR145-08 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage). Now used for local presentations. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations
PMR-D8306 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Keywords: port, culture, crenellations, fortress, historic, heritage, colourful, picturesque, boats, yachts, marina, holiday resort, harbour
PMR-D8065 Norway, Oslo: equestrian statue of King Charles John in the square in front of the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott), which was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, Classical, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8064 Norway, Oslo: the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III. It faces the length of Karl Johans Gate. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, Classical
PMR000-04 Morocco, Marakech: (1962 picture, before restoration) the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D7565 Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7564 Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D7563 Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7562 Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7561 Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. A jacaranda tree is flowering in the foreground. Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
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-D5743 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Plants and palm trees in the well-tended gardens, with the keep in the background. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5742 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. The keep, flying the Turkish flag. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5741 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View of the fortifications from the keep. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5738 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View along the defence walls, with a display of wine amphorae under the red roof. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5737 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View of the keep and castle gardens from the walls. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5735 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Gardens in the enclosed courtyard. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5733 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Red fishing boat, moored on the quayside, in the foreground. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5458 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5457 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5435 Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, Osiris Exhibition: colossal statue of a queen as Isis, from the Ptolemaic period (305-30 BC), possibly the reign of Ptolomy II. Pink granite. Retrieved from the seabed off Alexandria. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, Egptology, archeology, sculpture
PMR-D5253 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): the open graveyard at the top of the hill. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5252 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): beautiful turquoise tiled dome with bands of polychrome decoration below. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5251 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of the domes of the necropolis from the open graveyard at the top of the hill. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5250 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): pilgrims visiting the necropolis, and one of the arched crossings. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5249 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of mausoleum of Shodi Mulk Oko, built 1372 in honour of Temur/Tamerlaine's sister Turkon oko and her daughter. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5248 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385. Details of wall decoration and "stalactites". Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5247 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385. Details of dome design. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5246 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade of mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5245 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): roof of mausoleum of Shodi Mulk Oko, built 1372 in honour of Temur/Tamerlaine's sister Turkon oko and her daughter. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5244 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of mausoleums looking north. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5243 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail) Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5242 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail) Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5241 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5240 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Khodja Ahmad mausoleum (14th century), has finest glazed terracotta work in the northern section. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5239 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of the "street of mausoleums" through an arch. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5238 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - intricate patterns on the walls of the mausoleum. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5237 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - domed roof of the mausoleum with chandelier. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5236 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - domed roof of the mausoleum with chandelier. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5235 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - Koranic script in the mausoleum. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5167 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, built during the reign of Timur in the 14th century on the site of a spring allegedly created by the biblical character Job. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D4316 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning
PMR-D4293 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning
PMR-D0970 Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0947 Myanmar, Bagan: Mingala Zedi Paya, built in 1284, in the reign of King Narathihapate. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0918 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Picture shows some of the 812 stone lanterns, each of which contains a candle, surrounding the pagoda. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0917 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0916 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Two chinthes guard the road. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0915 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0875 Myanmar, Mandalay: the enormous, 57-metre-high golden zedi of Kuthodaw Paya was built in the reign of King Mindon Min, and was based on the pagoda at Shwezigon Pya in Nyaung U. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0786 Thailand, Bangkok: the shrine of Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, built during the reigns of Rama III, IV and V, and completed in Carara marble in the early 20th century, stands atop the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0610 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay Buddhist Temple, founded in the reign of King Setthathirat I (1550-71). Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR294-11 Turkey, Edirne: Selim Mosque, built 1569-75 by the architect Sinan in the reign of Selim II. View of the courtyard and ablutions fountain. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minarets, architecture, Mohammed, culture, historic, heritage
PMR294-10 Turkey, Edirne: Selim Mosque, built 1569-75 by the architect Sinan in the reign of Selim II. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minarets, architecture, Mohammed, culture, historic, heritage
PMR294-09 Turkey, Edirne: Selim Mosque, built 1569-75 by the architect Sinan in the reign of Selim II. Frontal view. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minarets, architecture, Mohammed, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D1622 People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: 100-deer Vase (Jingdezhen Ware, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong reign). Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture
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-D2579 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), the mirror hall uses glass & gilding to great effect. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2578 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), filigree, colourful glass screens with floral motifs. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2577 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, The end of the opulently decorated hall with much use of mirror glass. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2576 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, part of the opulently decorated hall, with mirrored stained glass windows. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2575 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, showing the uniformed bandsmen lined up under the terrace, on tiles. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2574 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), built 1865-7 combined European influences (including height) with Persian architecture. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2573 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. A brilliant arched panel of colourful faience arabesques. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2572 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Entrance to Talar-e Ayaheh (Hall of Mirrors) which formerly housed the Peacock Throne. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2571 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) dates from 1759. Exquisite faience work. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2570 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with marble tombstone of Nasser al-Din Shah. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2569 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with sumptuously decorated throne room. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2568 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Marble Throne Verandah with the throne, carved from 65 pieces of yellow Yazd alabaster in 1806 for Fath Ali Shah Qajar. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2567 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) with carved alabaster throne. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2566 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2559 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79). Facade and main entrance. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2558 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79). Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2414 Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D2413 Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR144K-27 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: many prangs are leaning dangerously, as these three examples. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-26 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: three of the surviving prangs still in a vertical position. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-25 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: the effects of ground subsidence show clearly on this former gateway. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-24 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: overgrown remains of a giant prang. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR690-01 Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar. Here: two of its pavilions with Burmese finely carved and gilded roofs. Keywords: Buddhist, golden, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden
PMR689-12 Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden
PMR513-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground. Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR513-06 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground. Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR504-01 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: the Roman amphitheatre dating from the reign of Augustus and seating about 15,000 persons. Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins
PMR133K-16 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-15 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-14 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-13 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-11 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR091K-05 Macedonia, Ohrid: display of religious wooden carvings for pilgrims, in the Fortress of King Samuil, who reigned from 976 to 1014 AD. Keywords: Orthodox church, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian
PMR091K-04 Macedonia, Ohrid: the Upper Gate (Gorna Porta) of the Fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, is the only remaining gate. Keywords: national heritage, fortifications, historic castle, Yugoslavia
PMR090K-29 Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the town beyond the crenellated corner tower. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, castle, panorama
PMR090K-28 Macedonia, Ohrid: view of the town and Lake Ohrid from the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, panorama, waterside
PMR090K-26 Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the crenellated walls and defence towers. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC. Lake Ohrid in the background. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, fortifications, historic building
PMR090K-25 Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the town beyond the fortifications. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage
PMR053K-25 Spain, New Castile, Toledo: Facade of the cathedral, built 1226-1493, in the reign of Archbishop Rodrigo Jimenez de Rada.
PMR602-01 Spain, Toledo: facade of the cathedral, built 1226-1493, in the reign of Archbishop Rodrigo Jimenez de Rada. In the centre is the Puerta del Perdon, on the tympanum of which the Virgin presents St. Ildefonso with a chasuble. Keywords: Gothic architecture, cathedral
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

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