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The Source at Taghia

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:29:51 Z

by JSMickolio "This is the water source just outside of the remote village of Taghia in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. This area is known for its limestone rock-climbing and mountain trekking."

Devastation in Haiti

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:45:14 Z

by msnbc.com "Synth from video footage of the earthquake damage in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Courtesy NBC. Note: The exact location of this building wasn't available, so the geotag is approximate. See post-earthquake satellite imagery of Port Au Prince on Bing maps: http://www.bing.com/maps/explore/#/2fv3yrjsgb715dl6"

National Geographic: Taj Mahal - Front

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:56:54 Z

by NationalGeographic "Built in the early 1630s by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tribute to his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal stands as one of India’s most iconic beauties. Its precise symmetry and impeccable detail—it’s decorated with calligraphy from the Koran and with carvings of flowers inlaid with precious stones—make this white marble structure one of the world’s most breathtaking pieces of architecture. Located by the Yamuna River, the Taj took 22 years and 20,000 workers to complete. It contains a tomb (for Mumtaz) and a mosque, as well as gardens, gateways, and fountains. The main structure is surrounded by four minarets, which were built to lean out slightly so that an earthquake wouldn’t cause them to fall on the palace. "

National Geographic: Hagia Sophia - Grand Hall

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:18:02 Z

by NationalGeographic " Towering over the Bosporus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, the Hagia Sophia (Church of Holy Wisdom), reflects traditions from both continents. Built as a cathedral in the sixth century A.D. by Emperor Justinian I, it became the most important church in ancient Byzantium. Mosaics, marble pillars, and rich coverings mark the vast, dimly lit interior, though many mosaics were taken during the Crusades in 1204. The Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453 and converted the building into a mosque, adding four minarets and, later, a religious school and mausoleum. In 1934 the Turkish government turned the structure into a museum, though its soaring dome continues to attract spiritual pilgrims. "

Neptune

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:55:42 Z

by Helenka

Bologna

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:35:54 Z

by Schmidiger

TheSilverTops Everest Trek

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:30:40 Z

by rashberry