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Casas Grandes, in Mexico, is one of the largest and most complex Mogollon culture sites in the region. Settlement began after 1130 CE, and the larger buildings developed into multi-storied dwellings after 1350 CE. The community was abandoned approximately in 1450 CE

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Casas Grandes, in Mexico, is one of the largest and most complex Mogollon culture sites in the region. Settlement began after 1130 CE, and the larger buildings developed into multi-storied dwellings after 1350 CE. The community was abandoned approximately in 1450 CE

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La Bastida de Totana is an archaeological site, in Spain, belonging to the Argaric culture located on a conical hill and was occupied between approximately 2200 and 1550 BCE. It is one of the largest settlements of the early Bronze Age in continental Europe

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La Bastida de Totana is an archaeological site, in Spain, belonging to the Argaric culture located on a conical hill and was occupied between approximately 2200 and 1550 BCE. It is one of the largest settlements of the early Bronze Age in continental Europe

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In the late 1200s, people of the Mogollon culture made the caves above Cliff Dweller Creek, in New Mexico, their home. They built rooms, crafted pottery and raised children in the cliff dwellings for 1 or 2 generations. By 1300, the Mogollon had moved on, leaving the walls behind

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In the late 1200s, people of the Mogollon culture made the caves above Cliff Dweller Creek, in New Mexico, their home. They built rooms, crafted pottery and raised children in the cliff dwellings for 1 or 2 generations. By 1300, the Mogollon had moved on, leaving the walls behind

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The interior space of the Porta Nigra, located in Trier, Germany. The Porta Nigra, which is the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, was built in around 170 CE using approximately 7200 blocks of stone, and is now on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List

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The interior space of the Porta Nigra, located in Trier, Germany. The Porta Nigra, which is the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, was built in around 170 CE using approximately 7200 blocks of stone, and is now on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List

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A child mummy, whose body is partially covered by a textile made of yucca fibers and feathers, found in La Cueva de la Ventana in Chihuahua, Mexico. Based on dental development, the child was between one and a half and two years old when he died. Mogollon culture, 1063-1103 CE

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A child mummy, whose body is partially covered by a textile made of yucca fibers and feathers, found in La Cueva de la Ventana in Chihuahua, Mexico. Based on dental development, the child was between one and a half and two years old when he died. Mogollon culture, 1063-1103 CE

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The 4th century CE Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily, is renowned for holding one of the world's largest and finest collection of in-situ Roman mosaics, covering over 3500 m². Preserved by a 12th-cent. mudslide, the villa complex sat on 22 acres, roughly equivalent to 17 football fields

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The 4th century CE Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily, is renowned for holding one of the world's largest and finest collection of in-situ Roman mosaics, covering over 3500 m². Preserved by a 12th-cent. mudslide, the villa complex sat on 22 acres, roughly equivalent to 17 football fields

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Guyaju Caves are the ruins of a cave complex, in China, that may have served as dwellings for a fortified community, probably between 1000 and 2000 years ago. The origins of the community are mysterious due to uncertainty about the founding people and later disappearance of the community

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Guyaju Caves are the ruins of a cave complex, in China, that may have served as dwellings for a fortified community, probably between 1000 and 2000 years ago. The origins of the community are mysterious due to uncertainty about the founding people and later disappearance of the community

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Tarawasi, built in 1438–1471 CE, served as an important Incan ceremonial-religious center in Limatambo, Peru. The site is famous for its building techniques, especially evident on the largest platform where walls are constructed in a cellular style with intricately carved andesite stones

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Tarawasi, built in 1438–1471 CE, served as an important Incan ceremonial-religious center in Limatambo, Peru. The site is famous for its building techniques, especially evident on the largest platform where walls are constructed in a cellular style with intricately carved andesite stones

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An old picture of the ancient Egyptian rock cut temple of Gerf Hussein, that was dedicated to pharaoh Ramesses II and built by Setau in 1241-1216 BCE. Most of the temple is now submerged beneath the waters of the Nile after the building of the Aswan dam project in the 1960s

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An old picture of the ancient Egyptian rock cut temple of Gerf Hussein, that was dedicated to pharaoh Ramesses II and built by Setau in 1241-1216 BCE. Most of the temple is now submerged beneath the waters of the Nile after the building of the Aswan dam project in the 1960s

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An old picture of the excavation of the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenōchtitlan, which is now Mexico City. The Aztecs began construction of Templo Mayor sometime after 1325 CE, and the temple was rebuilt six times

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An old picture of the excavation of the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenōchtitlan, which is now Mexico City. The Aztecs began construction of Templo Mayor sometime after 1325 CE, and the temple was rebuilt six times

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The King's College Chapel, at the University of Cambridge, is considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English architecture and features the world's largest fan vault. The Chapel was built in phases by a succession of kings of England from 1446 to 1515 CE

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The King's College Chapel, at the University of Cambridge, is considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English architecture and features the world's largest fan vault. The Chapel was built in phases by a succession of kings of England from 1446 to 1515 CE

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An approximately 40-year-old man was buried in the tomb M16 at Majiayuan cemetery in Gansu, China. Among the grave goods found with the owner of the tomb, there were 3 luxurious belts, an arm bracelet, and 2 large semi-circular necklaces, one gold and one silver. 4th-3rd century BCE

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An approximately 40-year-old man was buried in the tomb M16 at Majiayuan cemetery in Gansu, China. Among the grave goods found with the owner of the tomb, there were 3 luxurious belts, an arm bracelet, and 2 large semi-circular necklaces, one gold and one silver. 4th-3rd century BCE

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In 1954 the Australian government presented QEII with a striking opal jewelry set, named after the Andamooka mining region near Adelaide. The set, comprising a necklace and earrings, features an impressive 203-carat opal centerpiece, one of the largest and most unique opals known

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In 1954 the Australian government presented QEII with a striking opal jewelry set, named after the Andamooka mining region near Adelaide. The set, comprising a necklace and earrings, features an impressive 203-carat opal centerpiece, one of the largest and most unique opals known

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Los Guachimontones is the largest Late Formative to Classic period pre-Columbian archaeological site in Jalisco, Mexico. The site consist of 2 ceremonial areas, numerous house mounds, and terraced hillsides covering an area of approximately 19 hectares

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Los Guachimontones is the largest Late Formative to Classic period pre-Columbian archaeological site in Jalisco, Mexico. The site consist of 2 ceremonial areas, numerous house mounds, and terraced hillsides covering an area of approximately 19 hectares

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Ancient Greek Kithara reconstruction. The Kithara was similar to a Lyre but larger and more complex. It was Associated with the god Apollo who was patron of Musicians. Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon, Greece.

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Ancient Greek Kithara reconstruction. The Kithara was similar to a Lyre but larger and more complex. It was Associated with the god Apollo who was patron of Musicians. Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon, Greece.

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The so-called “Tlaloc Mask” is an Olmec-looking stone carved monument with no context, that was donated to Xalapa Museum in Mexico in 1985. No further information, nor who donated it, the approximate place of origin, nor the circumstances of its finding ever became clear

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The so-called “Tlaloc Mask” is an Olmec-looking stone carved monument with no context, that was donated to Xalapa Museum in Mexico in 1985. No further information, nor who donated it, the approximate place of origin, nor the circumstances of its finding ever became clear

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The Lion of Chaeronea, erected over the burial site of the Sacred Band of Thebes after the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC. The monument commemorates the elite Theban unit, 150 male couples, who stood their ground and fought to the death against the Macedonian army.

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The Lion of Chaeronea, erected over the burial site of the Sacred Band of Thebes after the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC. The monument commemorates the elite Theban unit, 150 male couples, who stood their ground and fought to the death against the Macedonian army.

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Tetegewo is the largest and most accessible megalithic site in South Nias, Indonesia, and was formerly the residence and court of the King. It has beautiful round stone tables, where noblewomen once danced

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Tetegewo is the largest and most accessible megalithic site in South Nias, Indonesia, and was formerly the residence and court of the King. It has beautiful round stone tables, where noblewomen once danced

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