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Cleopatra’s Kingdom, Alexandria, Egypt Lost for 1,600 years, the royal quarters of Cleopatra were discovered off the shores of Alexandria. A team of marine archaeologists, led by Frenchman, Franck Goddio, began excavating the ancient city in 1998. Historians believe the site was submerged by earthquakes and tidal waves, yet, astonishingly, several artifacts remained largely intact. Amongst the discoveries were the foundations of the palace, shipwrecks, red granite columns, and statues of the

The End Of The Earth

Eixample, Barcelona Amazing looking city planning...

from above

from above

The hanging coffins of China. The hanging coffin is a unique Chinese funerary custom that began in the 8th century BC. As the name suggests, families would place the deceased into wooden coffins and hang them on the side of cliffs.

Cleopatra’s Kingdom, Alexandria, Egypt Lost for 1,600 years, the royal quarters of Cleopatra were discovered off the shores of Alexandria. A team of marine archaeologists, led by Frenchman, Franck Goddio, began excavating the ancient city in 1998. Historians believe the site was submerged by earthquakes and tidal waves, yet, astonishingly, several artifacts remained largely intact. Amongst the discoveries were the foundations of the palace, shipwrecks, red granite columns, and statues ...

German anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens has a penchant and pride for turning real human bodies into statues with a technique called “plastination.” By using a volunteer’s dead body and injecting a liquid plastic solution into it to harden and preserve the cadavers entirely, von Hagens creates “timeless” art. However, the controversial nature of his work means that much like a mad scientist, he must work out of a secret lab. Von Hagens’ first displayed his sculptures at a 1995 exhibition in Japan

The View Of 45th Street In New York City

Riomaggiore, Italy - a scenic seaside town in Italy whose origins date back to the 8th century. It is believed that the early inhabitants of the Vara Valley settled in the ridges in search of a milder climate so that they could raise grapevines and olive-trees without the fear of pirate raids.

Riomaggiore, Italy - a scenic seaside town in Italy whose origins date back to the 8th century. It is believed that the early inhabitants of the Vara Valley settled in the ridges in search of a milder climate so that they could raise grapevines and olive-trees without the fear of pirate raids.

Tunnel of Trees...Rivne, Ukraine

Found outside of Rivne, Ukraine.

The crystal clear waters of Banff National Park’s Moraine Lake in Alberta, Canada are fed primarily by the nearby Fay glacier. This beautiful and I would surely love to visit this place. #tcarter2012

Victor Deni, 1930 - Soviet propaganda

Must go soon! Cleopatra’s Kingdom, Alexandria, Egypt Lost for 1,600 years, the royal quarters of Cleopatra were discovered off the shores of Alexandria. A team of marine archaeologists, led by Frenchman, Franck Goddio, began excavating the ancient city in 1998. Historians believe the site was submerged by earthquakes and tidal waves, yet, astonishingly, several artifacts remained largely intact. Amongst the discoveries were the foundations of the palace, shipwrecks, red granite columns, and statues of the goddess Isis and a sphinx. The Egyptian Government plans to create an underwater museum and hold tours of the site.

Dalsnibba Mountain, Norway

A Lovely Lighthouse In Mallorca

Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness

Cleopatra’s Kingdom, Alexandria, Egypt Lost for 1,600 years, the royal quarters of Cleopatra were discovered off the shores of Alexandria. A team of marine archaeologists, led by Frenchman, Franck Goddio, began excavating the ancient city in 1998. Historians believe the site was submerged by earthquakes and tidal waves, yet, astonishingly, several artifacts remained largely intact. Amongst the discoveries were the foundations of the palace, shipwrecks, red granite columns, and statues of t...

Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness

Awesome street art!

Louis Armstrong At The Sphinx

Barcelona

A 3D art portrait of spiderman.

Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

The Big Bend at Zion National Park located near Springdale, Utah

Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

Japan’s Scenic Hitachi Seaside Park

// Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

// Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

// Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

// Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

// Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

Japan’s Scenic Hitachi Seaside Park

Japan’s Scenic Hitachi Seaside Park

Japan’s Scenic Hitachi Seaside Park

Japan’s Scenic Hitachi Seaside Park

Japan’s Scenic Hitachi Seaside Park

The Big Bend at Zion National Park located near Springdale, Utah

The quantum leaps of atmospheric gases...nature's light show: The Aurora Australis.

Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan - woods, gardens, a mini amusement area & cycling courses throughout the park

The Big Bend at Zion National Park located near Springdale, Utah

Japan’s Scenic Hitachi Seaside Park