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Gothic and Romanesque styles separated by a crack on the wall. Basilica of St. Isidore, Leon, Spain, 12th-16th centuries. Its Christian roots reach back to the early 10th century, when a monastery for Saint John the Baptist was erected on the site of an ancient Roman temple...

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Gothic and Romanesque styles separated by a crack on the wall. Basilica of St. Isidore, Leon, Spain, 12th-16th centuries. Its Christian roots reach back to the early 10th century, when a monastery for Saint John the Baptist was erected on the site of an ancient Roman temple...

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Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in Tigray, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its spectacular location, architecture and dome dating back to the 6th century, and 15th century wall paintings

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Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in Tigray, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its spectacular location, architecture and dome dating back to the 6th century, and 15th century wall paintings

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A remarkable example of medieval craftsmanship, this ornate A remarkable example of medieval craftsmanship, this ornate reliquary foot dates back to late 12th Century and is housed in the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, Italy

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A remarkable example of medieval craftsmanship, this ornate A remarkable example of medieval craftsmanship, this ornate reliquary foot dates back to late 12th Century and is housed in the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, Italy

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The remnant entrance portal from the earlier 10th century CE Jorjir Mosque, now part of the Hakim Mosque in Iran. The remaining portal of the ruined mosque was hidden for centuries and was accidentally discovered in 1957 when the wall of the Safavid mosque was washed away by rain

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The remnant entrance portal from the earlier 10th century CE Jorjir Mosque, now part of the Hakim Mosque in Iran. The remaining portal of the ruined mosque was hidden for centuries and was accidentally discovered in 1957 when the wall of the Safavid mosque was washed away by rain

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In 1972, while on vacation at Monasterace, situated off the coast of Riace, Roman engineer Stefano Mariottini discovered an exquisite ancient Greek bronze statue dating back to the 5th century BC

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In 1972, while on vacation at Monasterace, situated off the coast of Riace, Roman engineer Stefano Mariottini discovered an exquisite ancient Greek bronze statue dating back to the 5th century BC

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Gold reliquary of Sainte Foy, a Christian girl tortured to death by the Romans. Conques, France, 10th century AD

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Gold reliquary of Sainte Foy, a Christian girl tortured to death by the Romans. Conques, France, 10th century AD

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The Basilica Therma in Sarıkaya, Turkey, is a 2nd century CE Roman bath which has been a continuous supply of hot water since ancient times without any interruption

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The Basilica Therma in Sarıkaya, Turkey, is a 2nd century CE Roman bath which has been a continuous supply of hot water since ancient times without any interruption

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Fragment of a Roman wall painting with a Latin inscription from the 3rd century CE. The object was found on the remains of an amphitheater in ancient Viminacium in eastern Serbia.

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Fragment of a Roman wall painting with a Latin inscription from the 3rd century CE. The object was found on the remains of an amphitheater in ancient Viminacium in eastern Serbia.

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Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in Tigray, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its spectacular location, 1500 year old goat skin Bible, 6th century dome, and 15th century wall paintings

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Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in Tigray, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its spectacular location, 1500 year old goat skin Bible, 6th century dome, and 15th century wall paintings

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A Manichæan silk painting of the Buddha-Jesus, from the Southern Song Dynasty, c.12-13th century CE. A syncretic figure is seated in lotus position. He holds a red lotus, in which rests a golden cross. He is haloed by a Christian nimbus, and rests under a Buddhist chatra .

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A Manichæan silk painting of the Buddha-Jesus, from the Southern Song Dynasty, c.12-13th century CE. A syncretic figure is seated in lotus position. He holds a red lotus, in which rests a golden cross. He is haloed by a Christian nimbus, and rests under a Buddhist chatra .

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Nubian Crown from Ballana, Fourth Century A.D. Interesting mix of late antique and ancient Egyptian styles.

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Nubian Crown from Ballana, Fourth Century A.D. Interesting mix of late antique and ancient Egyptian styles.

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The well-preserved main central mosaic of the 6th century CE Basilica of Justinian located in the ancient coastal city of Sabratha, Libya. The mosaic was carefully removed from the church ruins and is now displayed in its own dedicated enclosure at the Sabratha Archaeological Museum

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The well-preserved main central mosaic of the 6th century CE Basilica of Justinian located in the ancient coastal city of Sabratha, Libya. The mosaic was carefully removed from the church ruins and is now displayed in its own dedicated enclosure at the Sabratha Archaeological Museum

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The reliquary of the tooth of Saint John the Baptist, 9th century CE, made of gold and precious stones, now housed at the Museum and Treasury of Monza Cathedral in Italy

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The reliquary of the tooth of Saint John the Baptist, 9th century CE, made of gold and precious stones, now housed at the Museum and Treasury of Monza Cathedral in Italy

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Early Gothic statue of archangel Michael slaying the dragon in the Romanesque entrance hall of the Saint Michael church in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

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Early Gothic statue of archangel Michael slaying the dragon in the Romanesque entrance hall of the Saint Michael church in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

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Remaining on the former site of Heungbeopsa Temple, this stele is dedicated to the great Buddhist monk Jingong . The main body with inscription was broken down, and its fragments were moved to National museum of Korea

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Remaining on the former site of Heungbeopsa Temple, this stele is dedicated to the great Buddhist monk Jingong . The main body with inscription was broken down, and its fragments were moved to National museum of Korea

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Cordoba Mosque, Spain. Built in at least 7 phases between 784 and 987 AD, this temple still preserves the exquisite finesse of the best artisans of the time, not only Islamic, but Christian, Roman, Greek and Byzantine too. The most important religious building in the Islamic West.

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Cordoba Mosque, Spain. Built in at least 7 phases between 784 and 987 AD, this temple still preserves the exquisite finesse of the best artisans of the time, not only Islamic, but Christian, Roman, Greek and Byzantine too. The most important religious building in the Islamic West.

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Part of the Szilágysomlyó treasure, found in Romania, and which include a unique onyx decorated fibula worn exclusively by Roman emperors, 10 pairs of female dress-clothing pins, 3 characteristically Hunnic style gold cups, and a votive bracelet. Ca. 370s-mid 5th century CE

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Part of the Szilágysomlyó treasure, found in Romania, and which include a unique onyx decorated fibula worn exclusively by Roman emperors, 10 pairs of female dress-clothing pins, 3 characteristically Hunnic style gold cups, and a votive bracelet. Ca. 370s-mid 5th century CE

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A section of the Aurelian Walls, which was built in 271-275 CE to supplement the Servian Wall, which were built in the 4th century BCE after the invasion of Gauls. Since then, Rome has expanded its borders, and the walls were used until the fall of Rome.

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A section of the Aurelian Walls, which was built in 271-275 CE to supplement the Servian Wall, which were built in the 4th century BCE after the invasion of Gauls. Since then, Rome has expanded its borders, and the walls were used until the fall of Rome.

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The Jethavanaramaya Stupa in Sri Lanka, made using 93.3 million bricks was 122 meters tall when it was completed and held the title for the world's 3rd tallest man-made structure at one point. It was renovated to its current height of 71 meters in the 12th century

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The Jethavanaramaya Stupa in Sri Lanka, made using 93.3 million bricks was 122 meters tall when it was completed and held the title for the world's 3rd tallest man-made structure at one point. It was renovated to its current height of 71 meters in the 12th century

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The 16th century CE Sesharaya mandapam, at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in India, is an intricately carved hall built during the Nayaka rule period. It's famous for its 40 leaping horses with riders on their back, all carved out of monolithic pillars

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The 16th century CE Sesharaya mandapam, at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in India, is an intricately carved hall built during the Nayaka rule period. It's famous for its 40 leaping horses with riders on their back, all carved out of monolithic pillars

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