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Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple Compounds: Centuries-Old Heritage, Part 2 of 2

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Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple Compounds: Centuries-Old Heritage, Part 2 of 2

The architectural layout of Prambanan Temple is that of a mandala representation of Hindu cosmology. The inner sanctum, or Garbagriha, is adorned with a three-meter-high statue of Lord Shiva. The temple bases cover an area of 390 square meters. They represent the Bhurloka, the realm of mortals who are still intertwined with unholy desires on the physical Earth we inhabit. The middle square, or Bhu
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Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple Compounds: Centuries-Old Heritage, Part 1 of 2

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Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple Compounds: Centuries-Old Heritage, Part 1 of 2

The temple of Prambanan is a complex consisting of over 200 temples and is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Together with the Buddhist temples of Lumbung, Bubrah, and Sewu, Prambanan was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Known collectively as Prambanan Temple Compounds, these historically significant structures are located within the Prambanan Archaeological Park.We had
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2022-05-21   199 Views
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Ukraine’s Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans: An Architectural Masterpiece

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Ukraine’s Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans: An Architectural Masterpiece

Constructed over a period of 18 years, from 1864 until 1882, the Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatia Metropolitans is located in the city of Chernivtsi in southwestern Ukraine. It became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2011. The listing cites the Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans as an outstanding scientific, cultural, and artistic achievement, and describing it as a “significan
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2022-05-09   278 Views
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Ukrainian Baroque Glory: St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery

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Ukrainian Baroque Glory: St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery

Located in Upper Kyiv, Ukraine, on the right bank of the Dnieper River and overlooking Podil, the Old Town quarter of the capital, a majestic monastery glistens across the horizon. This is St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, dedicated in name to the Archangel Michael, who is also the patron saint of Kyiv. St. Michael’s Golden Domed-Monastery is a fantastic sky blue, perfectly contrasting with it
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2022-03-30   577 Views
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God Bless Ukraine: St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv

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God Bless Ukraine: St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv

Today, we explore the unique beauty of the St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv, Ukraine, which is well-known the world over for its distinct Baroque-style architecture. Since 1987, St. Andrew’s Church in Kyiv has been under the administrative umbrella of the National Conservation Area “St. Sophia of Kyiv,” which also includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saint-Sophia Cathedral and related 18th centur
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L’viv: Ukrainian Beauty in a Historic City

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L’viv: Ukrainian Beauty in a Historic City

L’viv city is the largest city in western Ukraine and the sixth largest city of the country. Situated around 70 kilometers (40 miles) from the border of Poland, the city is made up of two parts. First, there is the castle, its surrounding area, and city center; and second, a smaller area which sits on St. Yuri’s Hill. In the late Middle Ages around 1256, King Daniel of Galicia founded L’viv and na
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2022-03-19   618 Views
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Memoirs of Goryeo: Historic Monuments in Kaesong, Part 2 of 2

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Memoirs of Goryeo: Historic Monuments in Kaesong, Part 2 of 2

Kaesong prospered for 500 years as the capital of Goryeo, the unified Korean Peninsula of 918, named after the founding Goryeo Dynasty. The city sits in a basin enclosed by four mountains, including Songaksan in the north. Two rivers, the Yesung River and the Imjin River, surround Kaesong and serve as a transportation hub. In 2013, the “Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong” were listed as a Uni
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2022-03-18   345 Views
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Memoirs of Goryeo: Historic Monuments in Kaesong, Part 1 of 2

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Memoirs of Goryeo: Historic Monuments in Kaesong, Part 1 of 2

The country’s name “Korea” originates from Goryeo, a Korean dynasty which unified the Korean Peninsula in 918 and ruled until 1392. The capital of Goryeo was Kaesong, which was also the hometown of Taejo Wang Geon, the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty. Located 58 kilometers (36 miles) from Seoul, Kaesong became the capital and center of Korean culture for 500 years and remained famous for trading and
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2022-03-12   405 Views
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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 2 of 2

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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 2 of 2

Living in harmony with other beings, their beliefs center around the idea that nature is the best teacher for humans. This spiritual community follows a vegan diet, shows compassion to all beings, and takes part in certain practices to purify themselves and realize their inner nature. The spokesman for the group, the honorable Mr. Wardi, continues to share with us about the Dayak Losarang Communit
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2022-03-06   422 Views
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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 1 of 2

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Dayak Losarang Community - Living in Harmony with Our Co-inhabitants, Part 1 of 2

In the Krimun village of western Java, Indonesia, a vegan spiritual group lives side by side with the surrounding community and is known to be honest, pure, friendly, and helpful. Founded in 1970, the formal name of this group is the Suku Dayak Adat Jawa Petani Bumi Segandu Dermayu Indramayu but they are known as the Dayak Losarang Community. The Reverend Master Eran Takmad Diningrat Gusti Alam is
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2022-02-27   483 Views
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The Mystery of Ancient Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres, Part 2 of 2

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The Mystery of Ancient Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres, Part 2 of 2

Today, we are again honored to have Dr. Francisco Corrales Ulloa, an archaeologist from the Anthropology and History Department of the National Museum of Costa Rica, to share with us his studies of the stone spheres. “So, it’s evident that they had the capacity to make these kind of works, enough technology, and that they were associated with their cosmovision, with their religious conceptions, ev
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2022-01-14   396 Views
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The Mystery of Ancient Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres, Part 1 of 2

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The Mystery of Ancient Costa Rica’s Stone Spheres, Part 1 of 2

Across the Diquís Delta and on Isla del Caño of Costa Rica, one may find more than 300 stone balls of various sizes. These fascinating stone spheres, or “bolas de piedra” in Spanish, are commonly attributed to the extinct Diquís culture and are also sometimes referred to as the Diquís Spheres. However, their exact purpose and construction remain largely a mystery. In 2014, they were listed on the
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2022-01-07   688 Views
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Judean Desert Caves: Safekeepers of Rare Biblical Treasures, Part 2 of 2

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Judean Desert Caves: Safekeepers of Rare Biblical Treasures, Part 2 of 2

Dr. Oren Ableman, a researcher at the Israeli Antiquities Authority, spoke of how the scriptures were of immeasurable worth for humanity: “For the first time in over 60 years, we have fragments of a biblical book that were discovered in an archaeological excavation. It is important also because this is the first time when such fragments, found in an excavation, have been brought straight here to o
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2021-11-12   597 Views
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Judean Desert Caves: Safekeepers of Rare Biblical Treasures, Part 1 of 2

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Judean Desert Caves: Safekeepers of Rare Biblical Treasures, Part 1 of 2

Around year 132, conflict broke out in Judea. To defend the Jews of the Roman province, Simon bar Kokhba and his men created large numbers of underground hideout caves in towns and villages. In 1960, archaeologist Yigael Yadin excavated fragments of letters, writings, coins, and an ancient Greek copy of the biblical Book of The Twelve. During an operation to protect the Judean caves, archae
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2021-11-08   557 Views
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Palace of Fontainebleau: The Home of Kings

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Palace of Fontainebleau: The Home of Kings

The Palace of Fontainebleau, or Château de Fontainebleau, is a majestic palace situated approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) to the southeast of Paris, France. With its 1,530 rooms, four courtyards and 130 hectares of luscious green surroundings, the Palace of Fontainebleau is one of the vastest palaces in the whole of Europe. Over the past 800 years, it has housed some 34 French monarchs, from
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2021-10-28   702 Views
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The Blue Mosque – Tomb of the Exalted

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The Blue Mosque – Tomb of the Exalted

Situated near Afghanistan’s northern borders is Mazar-i-Sharif, which is the fourth-largest city of Afghanistan. Mazar-i-Sharif means “Noble Shrine” or “Tomb of the Exalted,” and its origins are enshrined in several centuries of local legend and religious traditions. The name is a reference to the city’s majestic center piece, a beautiful mausoleum of Islamic inspired architecture, “The Shrine of
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2021-09-17   597 Views
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Kvarner Gulf: Picture Perfect Croatian Jewel

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Kvarner Gulf: Picture Perfect Croatian Jewel

A land of unique physical beauty, Croatia boasts rolling inland hills, fertile plains, and gorgeous coastal shores, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Off Croatia’s northern coastline is the Kvarner Gulf, a haven with picture-perfect scenery. The vivid hues of holiday villas contrast with the stony inlets, and many intriguing islands of ancient limestone karst are se
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2021-08-21   656 Views
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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 3 of 3

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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 3 of 3

In 1999, Dr. Ernst Muldashev, a Russian ophthalmologist, went on an expedition to uncover the mysteries surrounding Mount Kailash, bringing a team of expert geologists, physicians, and historians. Dr. Muldashev and his team spent a few months camping around the foot of the sacred mountain and came to the conclusion that Mount Kailash is human-made and was built in ancient times. They connec
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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 2 of 3

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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 2 of 3

At the heart of Himalayan Tibet, Mount Kailash is widely considered to be one of the most sacred sites on Earth. According to the Tibetan religion Bon, transcendental Lord Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche, the founder of Bon, entered western Tibet between 18,000 to 16,000 years ago. After defeating him, Tonpa Shenrab renounced His royal status to focus on meditation. Lord Tonpa Shenrab also stopped the pract
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2021-07-09   1735 Views
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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 1 of 3

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Holy Mount Kailash: Tibetan Sacred Land, Part 1 of 3

At the heart of Himalayan Tibet, standing 6,638 meters (21,778 feet) high in the Kailash Range, Mount Kailash is widely considered to be one of the most sacred sites on Earth. Its name is derived from the word “kelāsa” in Sanskrit, meaning “crystal.” The Tibetan name for the mountain is Gang Rinpoche, which can be translated as “precious jewel of snows.” The Kailash Mansarovar area has been nomina
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2021-07-02   1816 Views
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