The Yangshan Megalithic Quarry, located near Nanjing, China, is home to some of the largest carved stones in the world. During the Ming Dynasty, workers began crafting three enormous stone blocks, with the largest, the Stele Base, weighing an astonishing 16,300 tons. It is generally believed that the stones were carved using traditional tools like hammers and chisels, which were common methods for stoneworking at the time. While no advanced technology or machinery has been definitively associated with the quarry, the precision of the work and the sheer size of the stones have led to questions about the techniques used. These stones were intended for a grand monument, but the project was abandoned, leaving scholars to wonder how the ancient builders ever planned to move such massive blocks. The quarry remains a lasting testament to the immense capabilities and ambitions of ancient builders, hinting at knowledge that may have been lost over time.
Madain Saleh, Saudi Arabia. ancient archaeological site located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Madain Saleh, also known as Al-Hijr or Hegra, is an ancient archaeological site located in northwester...Read more
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The Château de Bonaguil was the last of the fortified castles. It was built in the 13th century, but was entirely restructured at the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th centuries by Bérenger ...Read more
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The Castle of Coca, located in central Spain, is a stunning architectural masterpiece from the 15th century. Designed by a Moorish architect—a common practice during the medieval period—this fortr...Read more
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In the Berber-speaking town of Matmata in Tunisia, traditional underground dwellings are a remarkable feature of the local architecture. These homes, known as troglodyte houses, are dug into the groun...Read more
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The Forte Spagnolo (Italian for Spanish fortress; locally called il Castello) is a Renaissance castle in L'Aquila, central Italy. In the 15th century, L'Aquila had become the second most powerful c...Read more
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Nestled within the ancient city of Ephesus, the Terrace Houses offer a fascinating look into the lives of Ephesus' elite. These well-preserved residential complexes, dating back to the 1st century AD,...Read more
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The small island of Bourtzi in Nafplion is popular for its strong, impressive fortress. Still known by its Turkish name Bourtzi, meaning the Tower, it attracts many visitors all year round. Antonio Ga...Read more
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The cardon is the largest species of cactus in the world and can reach a height of up to 20 meters. Its impressive size and structure allow it to store large amounts of water, which is essential for s...Read more
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Another place I intend to revisit, the Fairy Pools, so called because of the jade green colour of the water pools, though I doubt very much if I will ever better this image. It just shows mood is e...Read more
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The Château de Suscinio or de Susinio is a Breton castle, built in the late Middle Ages, to be the residence of the Dukes of Brittany. It is located in the commune of Sarzeau in the département of M...Read more
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Pink Wings in a Green World. She flies like a ballerina caught mid-twirl—soft, poised, and impossibly pink. Meet the Roseate Spoonbill, one of nature’s most delicate illusions. At first glance,...Read more
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