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PMR-D5620 Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo
PMR-D5619 Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo
PMR-D5580 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline
PMR-D5579 Greece, Island of Santorini: isolated group of apartments with swimming pools close to the road between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, ridge, cape
PMR-D5578 Greece, Island of Santorini: on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking, cape, ridge
PMR-D5577 Greece, Island of Santorini: on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking, cape, ridge
PMR-D5575 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline
PMR-D5571 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D5570 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D4732 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: pineapple flower. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing, botany, plants, horticulture, fruit
PMR-D4731 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view of Malajog Beach. Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing
PMR-D4416 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: Calbayog Zip Line runs 750 metres over the water to Daraga Islet. View from the Zip Line. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, verdant, lush, jungle, activities, leisure, thrill, adrenalin
PMR-D4415 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: Calbayog Zip Line runs 750 metres over the water to Daraga Islet. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, verdant, lush, jungle, activities, leisure, thrill, adrenalin
PMR-D4414 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: bathers cooling off at Malajog Beach. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, leisure
PMR-D4413 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle
PMR-D4412 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle
PMR-D4411 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle
PMR-D4410 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: the ridge path runs through lush vegetation. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, jungle
PMR-D4409 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view of Malajog Beach. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing
PMR-D4408 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: Saribus rotundifolius or footstool palm or Anahaw, the unofficial national leaf of the Philippines, whose leaves are used for thatching. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, botany, flora
PMR-D4407 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle
PMR-D4114 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula: view from the "Stone Oak" Ridge, with the Island of Symi in the distance. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship
PMR-D0423 Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0422 Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge. Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands
PMR-D0417 Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0416 Greece, Island of Leros: preserved windmills on Pandeli Ridge. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR365-11 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. The Christopher Gate to the castle, in the fifth courtyard. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR365-10 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Clocktower with sundial, and wellhouse, in the fifth courtyard of the castle. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR365-06 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Lake Wöhr, which occupies the former course of the River Salzach, from the roof of the Palas. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR365-05 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Eggenberg Tower and curtain wall spanning Lake Wöhr, from the roof of the "Palas". Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR365-04 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. View along the castle ridge from the roof of the "Palas" or Duke's Quarters. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR365-03 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. The first and principal courtyard, with the "Kemnate" or living quarters on the left. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR365-02 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Stephan's Tower and the main entrance. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR365-01 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: colourful facades on the main square, with the castle stretching along its ridge above and behind. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables
PMR362-01 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: cows, grazing by the path along the Niederhorn ridge, with summit mast in the distance, marking the top of the chair lift. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows
PMR361-12 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the town of Thun, standing at the head of Lake Thun, seen from th Niederhorn ridge. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows
PMR359-09 France, Haute-Savoie: Devil's Bridge Gorge at le Jotty, between Thonon and Morzine, where the River Dranse forces its way through a limestone ridge. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, canyon, rocky, geology, geological, boulders
PMR277-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: ridge path running between several peaks of the Blauberge range. The ridge also marks the German-Austrian border. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR160-07 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point, seen from the side. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-06 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR-D2738 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: ridge path up to the Montschein-Spitze from Plumsjoch (1921 metres) Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring
PMR490-01 Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge
PMR537-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view of the Alps from a path along the ridge to the para-wing launch site from the summit station of the Blomberg cablecar. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR140K-05 Greece, Island of Leros: a row of preserved, historic windmills, without sails, forerunners of our wind-turbines, on the ridge above the town of Pandeli. Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR106K-11 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the entire site from the "watchman's post", in sunshine. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-10 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The lowest part of the path to the Sun Gate, passing through agricultural terraces. The "watchman's post" on the horizon. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-09 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the sacred mountain, Huayna Picchu, from the path to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-08 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the Urubamba River, the Hiram Bingham Highway and the surrounding mountains. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-07 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The Sun Gate ("Intipuncu") from where the "Inca Trail" leads to Cusco. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-06 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba from the Inca Trail. The mountain which it encloses was considered sacred by the Incas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-05 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the entire site from the Inca Trail, leading to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-04 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba and the access road (Hiram Bingham Highway), winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Buses bring visitors up this road from the railway terminus, Aguas Calientes. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-03 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "Inca Trail" up to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-02 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba, which forms a loop around the Inca city, aiding its defence. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-01 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Ritual stone on the top of the "Intiwatana" pyramid. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-36 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. More than sufficient food for the whole community could be grown on these terraces. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-35 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. A street with dwelling houses, which were not constructed with cut stones like the religious buildings. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-34 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. "Intiwatana", a flat-topped, terraced pyramid (centre) where astronomical measurements were made ("inti" = sun). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-33 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The entrance gate from the inside, showing the sockets either side for securing the crossbar. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-32 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. This doorway was the only entrance to the city and could easily be defended. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-31 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the residential area. The houses were formerly roofed with tree trunks and straw. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-30 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. General view of the site from the "watchman's post", with the sacred mountain Huayna Picchu behind. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR092K-24 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: view of the landing beach from the ridge behind Monash Gully. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR090K-24 Albania, Elbasan: as the road descends from the mountain ridge through olive groves, the town lies spread at one's feet. Keywords: Shqiperia, landscape, countryside, panorama
PMR080K-26 Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. Stone sculpture of a Steinbock/Moufflon/Muffelschaf/Ibex on a ridge overlooking the village. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, Sahara desert
PMR080K-21 Tunisia, Gabes Wilaya (County): moon landscape, with sandstone weathered into knife-edge ridges. Keywords: Islam, barren, picturesque, geology, erosion, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim
PMR036K-36 Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: knife-edge ridges of sand dunes, with mountains in the distance. Keywords: sand, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills
PMR036K-34 Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: climbing a sand dune along the knife-edge ridge Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes
PMR422-02 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: hikers contemplating the ridge path leading to the Seefelder Joch (cablecar station visible top left). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR421-12 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: ridge path leading from the Seefelder Spitze to the cablecar station on Seefelder Joch (visible top left). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR612-09 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the sole entry to the fortified Tsarevets Hill, along a narrow ridge and through several fortified gateways. Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations
PMR572-02 Namibia: Sand dune landscape with a sharp summit ridge in the Namib Naukluft National Park.
PMR655-04 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. In sunshine. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-03 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the River Urubamba (right), with the access road, Hiram Bingham Highway, serviced by buses, winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-02 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

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