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2 months ago

🏛️ The so-called Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek (modern-day Lebanon).

Recently redated to the 3rd century CE, it may have been used for the imperial cult, in addition to the veneration of other gods such as Bacchus and Venus.

📷 Photo by Carole Raddato.

#Baalbek #Lebanon #History #HistoricalSite

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2 months ago

🎭 A section of the seating in the Roman amphitheatre of ancient Tarraco (Tarragona, Spain). 2nd century CE.

📷 Photo by Mark Cartwright.

#Amphitheatre #Tarraco #Tarragona #Spain #HistoricalSite #History #Architecture

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JF Schmitz Photography

2 months ago

Blanketed in snow, the Lion atop its hill is preparing for its bicentennial celebration in 2026.

#aerial #aerialphotography #frost #coldseason #dronestagram #flyingcamera #historicalsite #Waterloo #Braine-l'Alleud #WalloonBrabant #Belgium #1815memorial #battleground #heritage

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3 months ago

💥 The remains of the amphitheatre of Salona (Solin, Croatia), erected in the latter half of the 2nd century (c. 170 CE).

The fights in the arena could be watched by some 17,000 spectators.

📷 Photo by Carole Raddato.

#Croatia #Solin #Amphitheatre #Architecture #History #HistoricalSite #Dalmatia

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3 months ago

Luxembourg - Grund
#luxembourg #unesco #grund #historicalsite #europe #castle #canal #nightsky #g+circle #photography #eastcoastkin #smartphoneastronomy #cityscape #urbangaze #architecture #duck

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3 months ago

A low-angle interior shot of the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, showcasing towering stone arches and a vaulted ceiling. A magnificent rose window made of vibrant stained glass in hues of red, yellow, and blue illuminates the upper left, casting a soft glow on the masonry. Vertical stained glass windows line the walls on the right. Suspended from the ceiling is a large, artistic installation featuring strings of small, flat discs that drape downwards, adding a modern texture to the ancient Gothic architecture.

'Tis the Season # 35. Kaleidoscopic. #palmacathedral #laseu #gothicarchitecture #stainedglass #rosewindow #mallorca #spain #architecturehunters #historicalsite #cathedralinterior #lightandshadow #majorca #travelmemories #smartphonephotography #photography

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3 months ago

📜Chogha Zanbil (literally "basket mound") is an ancient Elamite temple complex located in the modern-day province of Khuzestan, Iran.

📝 Article by Joshua J. Mark.
📷 Photos by Carole Raddato and James Carnehan.

#Iran #ChoghaZanbil #Elamite #Temple #History #AncientHistory #HistoricalSite

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Kev Peirce 🇦🇺

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3 months ago

A long, paved pathway flanked by a symmetrical row of tall, mature palm trees with shaggy trunks leads up a flight of stone steps to the Seppeltsfield family mausoleum. The classical style mausoleum features columns and a triangular pediment with a round window (oculus). The surrounding area is grassy.

The solemn grandeur of the Palm Avenue leading to the resting place.

Seppeltsfield Mausoleum, South Australia.

© 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓡𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓚𝓮𝓿 𝓟𝓮𝓲𝓻𝓬𝓮.

#photo #photography #australia #southaustralia #Seppeltsfield #Mausoleum #BarossaValley #HistoricalSite

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Kev Peirce 🇦🇺

@kevpeirce.bsky.social

4 months ago

A low angle, black and white photograph of the imposing Seppelt Family Mausoleum at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley. The Grecian style structure features six large Doric columns across the front, supporting a triangular pediment with a central round window (oculus). Stone steps lead up to the portico. The dark shadows contrast sharply with the white stone and bright, cloudy sky.

The Seppelt family mausoleum stands in solemn black and white.

Seppeltsfield Mausoleum, South Australia.

© 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓡𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓚𝓮𝓿 𝓟𝓮𝓲𝓻𝓬𝓮.

#photo #photography #australia #southaustralia #Seppeltsfield #Mausoleum #BarossaValley #HistoricalSite

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4 months ago

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
#luxembourg #unesco #historicalsite #europe #castle #bridge #nightsky #g+circle #photography #eastcoastkin #smartphoneastronomy

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4 months ago

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
#luxembourg #unesco #historicalsite #europe #castle #bridge #nightsky #g+circle #photography #eastcoastkin #smartphoneastronomy

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4 months ago

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
#luxembourg #unesco #historicalsite #europe #castle #bridge #nightsky #g+circle #photography #eastcoastkin #smartphoneastronomy

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Focal Pakistan

@focalpk.bsky.social

4 months ago

This is reportedly The Spot where Prophet Musa (Moses) Crossed the ocean When Firaun Was Following Him in 1276 BC!

#ProphetMusa #HistoricalSite #RedSeaCrossing

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MoFaEye

@mofaeye.bsky.social

4 months ago

Low-angle outdoor view of the Afif-Abad Garden porch in Shiraz, featuring four tall stone columns with carved capitals and a wooden ceiling with floral patterns.

Grand Iwan View — Afif-Abad Garden — May 16, 2015 (#0045)

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) • 4.9 mm • f/2.0 • 1/100 s • ISO 50

Full-res download: mofaeye.com/45

#afifabadgarden #shiraz #persianarchitecture #historicalpalace #architecturalgrandeur #ceilingdesign #stonecolumns #persiangarden #historicalsite

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Wandering Derrell

@dpwderrell.bsky.social

4 months ago

A drummer up at the Long Son Pagoda.
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#photography #culture #vietnam #nhatrang #drums #percussion #drumming #LongSonPagoda #historicalsite

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