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Zone of Silence – Mapimí Silent Zone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:18:00 +0000

Zone of Silence is a place full of mystery and legends. A desert where radio signals were not found, and the compass stopped working. This enigmatic place is located in the Bolson de Mapimí between the states of Chihuahua (In the municipality of Jiménez ), Durango, and Coahuila. Mapimí silent zone has an aura of mysticism and legends because when you enter this place, you will notice that compasses fail just like clocks and radios stop working. This is because Hertzian waves are not transmitted as they do on the rest of the planet.

Ziggurat of Ur

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0000

Great Ziggurat of Ur (Ziggurat Etemenniguru) is the best preserved temple complex in Ancient Mesopotamia, (Iraq). It was constructed in early in the century of the XXI BC. NS. (about 2047 BC) in the city of Ur by the local kings Ur Nammu and Shulgi as well as the Ekishnugal Sanctuary to honor the lunar god Nanna. In the following years, it was restored several times, and was substantially expanded by New Babylonian king Nabonidus.

Immovable ladder – The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:13:00 +0000

Immovable ladder: Wood step ladder that leaning over balcony against the right window at Church Sepulchre's second-tier facade in Jerusalem's old town. The cornice is where the ladder rests, and it is placed against the window. The Armenian Apostolic Church owns this window. Church of the holy sepulchre ladder is the symbol of Christianity's interfaith conflict is the ladder. The six Christian denominations owning the Church agree to place the immovable ladder in their proper places. They are forbidden from moving, repairing, or changing anything inside the Church without their consent.

La Rinconada – The highest human settlement in the world

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:21:00 +0000

Life at great heights is not easy at all. And even more so if the city you live in is almost 5100 meters above sea level. This is the case of La Rinconada, considered the highest permanent human settlement in the world and is located in the province of San Antonio de Putina in Peru, about 600 kilometres from the border with Bolivia. Currently, around 50,000 people live in the area on highest altitude in peru.

Frankenstein Castle – Mühltal, Germany

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:08:00 +0000

Frankenstein Castle is also known as Burg Frankenstein, is a castle located in Germany. It was built at altitude 370m of one of the peaks of the Odenwald mountain range south of the German city of Darmstadt ( Hesse land ), 35km from Frankfurt, and overlooking the Rhine Valley.

Colossi of Memnon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:24:00 +0000

Two monumental statues, the Colossi of Memnon or el-Salamat (also known by el-Colossat and el-Salamat), represent Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE), of Egypt's 18th Dynasty. They are situated west of Luxor, Egypt and face the Nile River. The statues depict the seated King on a throne with symbols of his mother, wife, and the god Hapy. Each figure is 720 tonnes and stands 18 meters tall. They were carved from single blocks made of sandstone.

Floating Market

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:33:00 +0000

Floating market can be described as a market that appears on the river, the main traffic route—a place where both the buyer and the seller use the boat to transport their goods. The floating market is typically located in sections of the river that are neither too broad nor too narrow. The river section must not be too wide or too short. Many floating markets were established in areas where water transport was necessary. They are primarily tourist attractions and can be found in Thailand and Indonesia, Vietnam, India, and Sri Lanka.

Bailong Elevator – Zhangjiajie China Elevator

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:08:00 +0000

Bailong Elevator, a glass-double-deck elevator constructed onto a 326m high cliff in Zhangjiajie's Wulingyuan region of Zhangjiajie is called the "Baillong Elevator". It is believed to be the largest and most powerful outdoor elevator in the world. The elevator was built in October 1999 and opened to the public in 2002. As the Wulingyan region was declared a World Heritage Site in 2002, the environmental impacts of the elevator have been the subject of much debate and controversy. The debate surrounding the elevator's environmental impact has been heated. In 2002-2003 operations were stopped for ten months due to safety concerns but not environmental ones.

Larabanga Mosque – Ghana Landmark

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:08:00 +0000

Larabanga Mosque in Larabanga, Ghana, is a mosque that was built in Sudanese architectural styles. It is the oldest mosque in West Africa. It has been renovated several times since its founding in 1421. The World Monuments Fund (WMF), a non-profit organization, has made a significant contribution to the restoration of this site. It is now listed as one among the 100 Most Endangered Sites. The restoration work has revived knowledge about adobe preservation.

Octopus Tree of Oregon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:37:00 +0000

The Octopus Tree, also known by the Candelabra Tree (or Council Tree), and Monstrosity Tree, is a Sitka spruce in Tillamook County Oregon, United States.

Mono Lake – California

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:47:00 +0000

Mono Lake, an ancient saline lake, is located in California's Sierra Nevada at the eastern end. It is home to millions of birds and trillions of brine shrimp. The tributary streams supply water to Los Angeles, which is nearly 350 miles away. After an unsuccessful legal battle against excessive diversions, continued advocacy has proven that balanced solutions provide enough water for people and the environment.

Moon Bridge in Taiwan

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:53:00 +0000

Moon bridge is a high-round arched pedestrian bridge. It was first introduced in China. The bridge was originally intended to permit pedestrians to cross canal while also allowing barges below. It can be constructed using climbing ascents and descents.. It also doesn't require space from nearby fields for access. A moon bridge in formal gardens is designed so that it can be reflected in still waters. The moon is symbolized by the circle formed by the reflection and high arch.

White Desert Egypt – Sahara El Beyda

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:40:00 +0000

White Desert Egypt is a small area in the Western Desert known as Sahara El Beyda, with about 303 square km; it lies on the way from Farafra to Bahariya, sahara Egypt. Once the ocean covered this area, the chalk deposits accumulated over millions of years have become the basis for fantastic landscapes. The unofficial symbols of the White Desert - "Mushroom" and "Chicken" - any excursion usually begins with these snow-white rocks-neighbors of a bizarre shape.

Mount Roraima – Gran Sabana, Venezuela

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:53:00 +0000

Mount Roraima is a beautiful flat table mountain encircled by towering cliffs that float in the sky on the plains of the Gran Sabana (Great Savannah), which encompasses a considerable part of south-eastern Venezuela. The mountain is the highest in South America's Pacaraima series of tepuis. This is one-of-a-kind table-top mountain is covered in unique structures, creatures, and plants found nowhere else on the planet.

Patomskiy Crater – Strange Crater in Siberia

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:10:00 +0000

Patomskiy crater or Patom crater is a cone of crushed limestone boulders, located on the slope of one of the mountains of the Patomsky Upland. Here lies the border between the Irkutsk region and Yakutia, in the Bodaibo District of the Irkutsk Region, 180 km from the city of Lensk. From a bird's eye view, the Patomskiy crater resembles a huge bird's nest with an egg inside, that's why the local population calls this place the "Fire Eagle Nest". Also in different sources, can find the following names: "Kolpakov's Cone", "Dzhebuldinsky crater", "Yavaldinsky crater".

Bagger 288 – Giant Excavator

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:43:00 +0000

Bagger 288, or wheeled bucket excavator, was built by Krupp, Germany, for the energy and mining company Rheinbraun. The giant excavator is either a bucket-wheel excavation machine or a mobile strip mining device or mine digger. Germany was home to the world largest excavators. After the completion of five years in 1978, its cost reached a hundred million USD. The excavator cost and dimensions are incredible, and it weighs in at 13,500 tonnes. The giant excavator Bagger 288 in one of the world largest excavators.

House On The Rock

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:40:00 +0000

HOUSE ON THE ROCK – The unique House on the Rock is located near Spring Green in Wisconsin. It was built by the eccentric millionaire Alex Jordan in the 1940s. on the 150-meter Deer Shelter Rock in Wyoming Valley. Alex Jordan builds his dream home on the rock formation is also known as Deer Shelter Rock, which is now a legend.

Vasa Museum Sweden

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:22:00 +0000

Vasa Museum — The collection of the Vasa Museum represents only the sailing ship of 17th-century of the world that has survived to this day and nine exhibitions related to it. The Vasa ship is one of the most popular attractions in Stockholm and has a unique artistic value. The ship is decorated with hundreds of ancient carvings.

Viking ship museum Stockholm

Hocking Hills Caves – Ohio State Park

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:57:00 +0000

Hocking Hills – Although people don't believe that these photos were taken at Ohio Park, many who have seen this amazing site claim it to be the most beautiful in the Midwest. The park has quaint rock formations, caves, and gorges. Hocking Hills State Park's cliffs are more than an intriguing area of land. They also discuss the park's long geological past.

Bridge To Nowhere – Dunbar Bridge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:56:00 +0000

Looking from afar to the Scottish village of Biel, located not far from the city of Dunbar, travelers see a rather small bridge standing right in the middle of the water. The local population derives very tangible benefits from this seemingly meaningless structure.

Five Flower Lake – Jiuzhaigou

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:46:00 +0000

There are real wonders of nature, the extraordinary beauty of which still does not allow revealing the secrets of the universe. One such place is still considered to be the Five Flower Lake in the Jiuzhaigou Valley, hidden in the foothills of Tibet. This place keeps many secrets and legends, surprising with its constant water level in the flower lake, despite the fact that all the neighboring lakes are becoming shallow and dry.

Rio de la Plata – The widest river in the world

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:55:00 +0000

Río de la Plata is an estuary formed at the confluence of the Uruguay and Parana rivers. This is a bay on the southeastern coast of South America, stretching for 220 km from the confluence of rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. It is often called the "river", both on the Uruguayan and Argentine sides. However, outside these countries, it is referred to only as an "estuary" rather than a "river". Due to its maximum width, it would be the widest river in the world.

Ifrane – The Little Switzerland of Morocco

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0000

When we think of Africa we get images of deserts, jungles, pyramids, turbans, camels, lions, Aladdin, and a huge desire to discover the wonders that this ancient continent hides.

Ifrane, a city that bears a very particular nickname: the little Switzerland of Morocco. Ifrane is located at an elevation of 1,665 m. In Tamazight, the regional Berber language, "Ifran" means caves. The capital of the province of the same name is located in the administrative region of Fez-Mequínez.

Sigiriya Rock – The Fortress Sri Lanka

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:17:00 +0000

Sigiriya, also known as Sinhagiri, is an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka's northern Matale District. The fortress Sri Lanka is located near Dambulla in Central Province. This is an archaeological and historical site that towers over a large column of rock about 180m high.

Predjama Castle – Slovenia

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:45:00 +0000

Predjama Castle is also known as Predjamski Grad in Slovenia, is a Renaissance castle located on the mouth of the cave in south-central Slovenia's historical region of Inner Carniola. It is located in Predjama, about 11 kilometers away from Postojna town and 9 kilometers away from Postojna Cave.