Humanity

Exploring the remains of the ancient Chola Dynasty

Oct 14, 2024

In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the only structure left in Gangaikondacholapuram is a temple among the rice fields. But for a time, this temple was the center of medieval Southeast Asia and the capital of one of the world's oldest and longest-ruling dynasties.

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Why are there often ancient ginkgoes in ancient temples?

Oct 04, 2024

Buddhism has a subtle relationship with flowers and trees. According to the legend, Lord Buddha was born under the tree of no worries, became a Buddha under the Bodhi tree, and died under the double holy tree, so these three trees became sacred to Buddhism in a sacred manner. It is said that the Ginkgo tree is associated with Buddhism as a stand-in for the Bodhi tree.

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Travel Tips for Mysterious and Ancient Namibia

Sep 29, 2024

There are ancient deserts, red sand dunes, and ancient plant fossils. It is the desert habitat of elephants, rhinoceroses, lions, giraffes and other animals. Not only do the world's most drought-resistant plants grow here, but also the mysterious ancient peoples are preserved.

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Ancient Babylon - the magnificent capital of the early human empire

Sep 25, 2024

In March 1899, a group of German archaeologists carried out large-scale archaeological excavations for more than 10 years on the banks of the Euphrates River, more than 50 kilometers south of Baghdad today, and finally found the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon, which had been missing for more than 2000 years and rebuilt by Nebuchadnezzar II in 605 BC.

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Fes Old Town Travel Guide

Sep 11, 2024

Fez was the first royal city established in Morocco and is also a destination of Arab-Andalusian architecture, the oldest Islamic city within the Kingdom of Morocco, and home to the oldest university in the world.

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Nine of the world's most amazing sites

Aug 27, 2024

A site is the remains of human activity and belongs to the concept of archaeology. There are many ancient ruins left by human civilization, so do you know what are the world famous ruins?

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