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Rai stones are large donut-shaped stones weighing up to 4 tons which were used as currency on the Yap islands in Micronesia for centuries. Because it is hard to move the stones, buying something simply involved agreeing the stone changes ownership and 'recording' it in oral history

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Rai stones are large donut-shaped stones weighing up to 4 tons which were used as currency on the Yap islands in Micronesia for centuries. Because it is hard to move the stones, buying something simply involved agreeing the stone changes ownership and 'recording' it in oral history

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Massive Limestone Rai Stone used as currency on the Island of Yap, Micronesia. Ownership was transferred orally without moving the stone due to its weight

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Massive Limestone Rai Stone used as currency on the Island of Yap, Micronesia. Ownership was transferred orally without moving the stone due to its weight

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Batu Larung is a large cylindrical stone that has a relief in the form of a human. It's one of the megaliths scattered in the Merangin district, in Indonesia, and which are strongly suspected to have been used for religious activities by the local residents, around thousands of years ago

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Batu Larung is a large cylindrical stone that has a relief in the form of a human. It's one of the megaliths scattered in the Merangin district, in Indonesia, and which are strongly suspected to have been used for religious activities by the local residents, around thousands of years ago

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The Large-Eyed Stone Figures are carvings found on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, part of French Polynesia. Dating to around the 11th century AD, these figures are carved into a stone block and are notable for their large, round eyes and stylized human forms.

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The Large-Eyed Stone Figures are carvings found on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, part of French Polynesia. Dating to around the 11th century AD, these figures are carved into a stone block and are notable for their large, round eyes and stylized human forms.

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The 13th century CE Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India, is designed as a 30 m high stone chariot with 12 pairs of large wheels, representing the 12 months of the year, pulled by 7 horses. The 24 wheels are functional sundials, which can be used to calculate time accurately to a minute

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The 13th century CE Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India, is designed as a 30 m high stone chariot with 12 pairs of large wheels, representing the 12 months of the year, pulled by 7 horses. The 24 wheels are functional sundials, which can be used to calculate time accurately to a minute

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Chapel of San Baudelio de Berlanga, 11th century, Soria, Spain. It was built in the middle of nowhere, in lands that were frontier between Christianity and Islam. A plain stone square from outside, its palm tree shaped central column and frescoes make this church next to unique...

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Chapel of San Baudelio de Berlanga, 11th century, Soria, Spain. It was built in the middle of nowhere, in lands that were frontier between Christianity and Islam. A plain stone square from outside, its palm tree shaped central column and frescoes make this church next to unique...

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Chapel of San Baudelio de Berlanga, 11th century, Soria, Spain. It was built in the middle of nowhere, in lands that were frontier between Christianity and Islam. A plain stone square from outside, its palm tree shaped central column and frescoes make this church next to unique...

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Chapel of San Baudelio de Berlanga, 11th century, Soria, Spain. It was built in the middle of nowhere, in lands that were frontier between Christianity and Islam. A plain stone square from outside, its palm tree shaped central column and frescoes make this church next to unique...

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Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from Netherlands. The collection is part of more than 800 historical artifacts that were returned under a Repatriation agreement signed in 2022.

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Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from Netherlands. The collection is part of more than 800 historical artifacts that were returned under a Repatriation agreement signed in 2022.

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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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This richly decorated ceremonial container is in the shape of a mythical karaweik bird, symbolising longevity. It was designed to hold betel, a mild drug used throughout Asia, and was owned by King Thibaw, the last monarch of Burma. 1780 – 1885, Myanmar

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This richly decorated ceremonial container is in the shape of a mythical karaweik bird, symbolising longevity. It was designed to hold betel, a mild drug used throughout Asia, and was owned by King Thibaw, the last monarch of Burma. 1780 – 1885, Myanmar

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This 1680 CE detector lock records each unlocking on a numbered dial beside the clock. A man's figure points to the total as the dial turns whenever the key is used. His front leg conceals the keyhole until a button swings it forward, and tilting his hat releases the door bolt

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This 1680 CE detector lock records each unlocking on a numbered dial beside the clock. A man's figure points to the total as the dial turns whenever the key is used. His front leg conceals the keyhole until a button swings it forward, and tilting his hat releases the door bolt

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Seige rocket,it was used to open fire upon a besieging enemy from above the gates and bastions of the Fort, and certain men called "Bandars"were hired in the force for this purpose.17th century ad,victoria memorial kolkata india

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Seige rocket,it was used to open fire upon a besieging enemy from above the gates and bastions of the Fort, and certain men called "Bandars"were hired in the force for this purpose.17th century ad,victoria memorial kolkata india

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Japanese ivory netsuke in the shape of a man heralding the New Year, Edo period, 18th-19th century, Bern History Museum. In Japanese art, netsuke are wooden or ivory figurines used as a fastener to secure pouches or other items on the belt.

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Japanese ivory netsuke in the shape of a man heralding the New Year, Edo period, 18th-19th century, Bern History Museum. In Japanese art, netsuke are wooden or ivory figurines used as a fastener to secure pouches or other items on the belt.

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