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Royal Women in the Mughal Empire
It was not only the Mughal emperors that left an indelible mark in the history of the Indian subcontinent but also the queens and princesses. The latter's contributions to art, architecture, literature, cuisine, refinement, and administrative...
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The Masaesyli and Massylii of Numidia
The North African Berber kingdom of Numidia (202-40 BCE) was originally inhabited by a tribe (or federation of tribes) known as the Masaesyli, to the west, and a coalition of smaller tribes, known as the Massylii, to the east. The meaning...
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Mandu - City of Joy
The city of Mandu is situated about 35 km from Dhar in the Madhya Pradesh region of northern-central India. Most of the city's monuments date to the 15th and 16th century CE. The city is located on a hill which rises 633 m above the sea level...
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The Ryukyu Castles of Okinawa
The medieval Ryukyu castles on the island of Okinawa, Japan are impressive testimony to the kingdom's power and wealth from the 12th to 16th century. Notable castles include Shuri Castle, the royal residence, and four excellent examples of...
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Exploring Mount Nemrut - A Meeting Point Between East & West
Set within the Anti-Taurus mountain range in southeastern Turkey, beyond the borders of Adiyaman, is the archaeological wonder of Mount Nemrut. Forgotten for centuries, the spellbinding peak of Nemrut Dagi (its Turkish name) has since managed...
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Reconstructions of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
This collection features reconstructions of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Colossus of Rhodes. Out of the Seven Wonders, only one is still standing today - albeit in a damaged state - the...
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World represent the pinnacle of human creativity, ambition, and engineering skill in classical antiquity. Compiled by Greek scholars during the Hellenistic period (c. 3rd century BCE), the list celebrated...
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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, Agra. Built in 1634 CE by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahall.
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Colossal Statues of Mausolus and Artemisia II
Colossal statues of a man and a woman from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, traditionally identified as Mausolus and Artemisia II, around 350 BCE. (British Museum, London)
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Statue of Mausolus
Marble statue of a man from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, also known as the Tomb of Mausolus. Identified as Mausolus, king of Caria. From the main sculptural deposit, north of the north wall of the Peribolus. Classical Greek Period, circa...