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Africa, Archaeology, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The Benin Moat

July 5, 2018June 28, 2018

The Benin moat, traditionally called ‘Iya’ is one of the largest man-made earthworks in the world. The Benin moat was actually used as fortification for …

Archaeology, Europe, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

A stroll through Glamoč town

July 4, 2018June 28, 2018

Glamoč is a town and municipality located in the southwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a true archipelago of attractive locations whether natural or manmade. …

Archaeology, Built Heritage, North America

Xochicalco and the digitization go history

July 1, 2018June 19, 2018

Xochicalco is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a fortified political, religious and commercial center from the troubled period of 650–900 that followed the break-up of …

Africa, Archaeology, Conservation

The need to preserve Al Haram Street

May 14, 2018May 22, 2018

The archaeological sites around the world are threatened and affected by population growth, development, urbanization and pollution. So, in this context, several countries applying heritage …

Africa, Archaeology, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

The ancient walls of the city of Kano

May 12, 2018May 9, 2018

The ancient wall of Kano city is described as one of the most impressive monuments in West Africa. It was built to defend the ancient …

Archaeology, Asia, Interact with Heritage, Nature, Travel Challenge Winners, Travellers

The Edakkal Caves in Kerala

May 9, 2018May 5, 2018

The main attraction that can be found within the Edakkal caves are the stone age etchings, writings, scripts, the geometric figures and the scenes from …

Africa, Archaeology, Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Marveling at the Pyramids of Giza

April 30, 2018April 23, 2018

My visit to Egypt left me spell bound when I arrived at Giza. The Giza Necropolis stands on the Giza plateau on the outskirts of …

Archaeology, Arts and Crafts, Asia, Nature

The Bhimbetka rock shelters

April 29, 2018April 23, 2018

The Bhimbetka caves house the paintings dating back to some 15000 years but the enchanting encounter with the raw rugged beauty of the rocks themselves …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage

The Vittala temple at Hampi

April 27, 2018April 21, 2018

The Vittala temple is magnificent imprint of the extraordinary craftsmanship of the sculptors of the Vijayanagara Empire. The temple is said to have been built …