Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
There are “some 3,000 such systems still in use in Oman. The origins of this system of irrigation may date back to…
Ad Deir in Petra
“Ad Deir (“The Monastery”), also known as El Deir, is a monumental building carved out of rock in the ancient Jordanian city…
Abu Mena
“The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops in this early Christian holy city were built over the tomb…
Abode of Chaos (2)
“The Abode of Chaos is a contemporary art museum consisting of more than 2,500 artworks from many different artists, based around the…
Abode of Chaos (1)
Another visit on Saturday August 23rd, 2014 : Abode of Chaos (2) “The Abode of Chaos is a contemporary art museum consisting of…
Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
“The abbey, together with its monumental entrance, the famous ‘Torhall’, are rare architectural vestiges of the Carolingian era. The sculptures and paintings…
Jianfu Temple on Qingcheng Shan
“Mount Qingcheng is amongst the most important centres of Taoism in China. It is host to many temples, the best preserved one…
Waalse Krook
“De Waalse Krook is een buurt in het centrum van de Belgische stad Gent. De buurt ligt tussen de Walpoortstraat, de Ketelvaart,…
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa’a)
“The site contains remains from the Roman, Byzantine and Early Muslim periods (end of 3rd to 9th centuries AD) and a fortified…