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Asia, Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Himeji Castle-Japan’s largest castle

December 7, 2018October 27, 2018

Very little is known about the land of the rising sun; Japan. I was fascinated by the fact that Himeji castle is the first Japanese World …

Archaeology, Discover, Discover Potential Sites, Explore the Unexplored, Travel, Travellers, Uncategorized, World Heritage Sites

Chichen Itza and the Cenote sacrificial customs

November 19, 2018October 25, 2018

Chicken Itza is a much visited archaeological site located in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.It is rich in history and frequented by many tourists.The term Chichen Itza …

Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation, World Heritage Sites

Uch Sharif

November 2, 2018September 26, 2018

Uch Sharif is a city that is known by many to be founded (325 BC) by Alexander The Great during the invasion of Indus Valley. …

Asia, Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro

September 7, 2018August 11, 2018

What is considered possibly the first of its type of architecture in the category of a public water tank of the ancient world is the …

Asia, Built Heritage, Travel, World Heritage Sites

Exploring the Swayambhunath stupa

July 30, 2018July 29, 2018

Swayambhunath, also known as Svayambhu Mahachaitya, is an ancient religious monument perched on a hill 2 km west of Thamel in Kathmandu city. Affiliated with …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

The mysteries behind Saint Basil’s Cathedral

June 16, 2018June 12, 2018

Located at Red Square, Moscow, Russia, Saint Basil’s Cathedral has also functioned as a museum. There are several mysteries associated with the structure. Discussing its …

Africa, Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Egyptian Gardens in comparison with Colonial Gardens and the Post Independence Gardens of Pakistan

June 14, 2018June 10, 2018

Description of Egyptian Gardens A comparison of Egyptian Gardens with Colonial Gardens and Post Independence Gardens in Pakistan is pretty much necessary to trace the …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Shanghai Confucian Temple

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018

The Shanghai Confucian Temple is an architecturally powerful complex. It is perhaps the only complex which functions in a beautiful yet subtle combination of a …

Built Heritage, Europe, World Heritage Sites

The Cathedral of Notre Dame

May 7, 2018May 3, 2018

Notre Dame de Paris also known as the Notre Dame Cathedral. It is marked by its use of Gothic architecture, and was built during the …