The building is designed in a classic Rajput manner, with pink sandstone in a symmetrical Advertisements
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Shibam – The Skyscraper city of the Desert in Shibam
A town with about 7,000 inhabitants, known for its mudbrick-made high-rise buildings. The first
Hill of the Buddha – The Lavender-covered Buddha in Sapporo
A Buddhist shrine at Makomanai Takino Cemetery, designed by Japanese modernist architect Tadao
Taung Kalat – A Buddhist monastery and temple complex in Mount Popa
The complex is built on a tall volcanic plug, and is one of several prominent spiritual
Larung Gar Town – The place of religion and peace in Larung Gar
A town in Sêrtar County of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The population of over 10,000 comprises primarily monks and nuns making it possibly the largest religious institute in the world, and is based around the Serthar Institute founded by Jigme Phuntsok. In 2016, reports emerged from Tibet that there was mass demolition drive by the People’s Republic […]
Hachijo Royal Hotel – The Luxury hotel in Hachijō-jima
The Resort Hachijo was one of the largest hotels in Japan and attracted its clientele from the ever-expanding Japanese middle class. The Hachijo Royal
Baiterek Tower – The Mythical Tree in Nur-Sultan
A monument popular with foreign visitors and native Kazakhs, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997. The tower is considered a symbol of post-independence Kazakhstan. The 105 meter tall structure rises from a wide flat base within a raised plaza. It consists of a narrow cylindrical shaft, surrounded by white […]
The Battle of David and Goliath in the Valley of Elah
A long, shallow valley in Israel, best known as the place described in the Old Testament where the Israelites were encamped when David fought Goliath.
