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The Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas in Mexico is one of the country’s most richly decorated Baroque landmarks, with saints, columns, vines, angels, and ornamental details carved into pink stone.

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The Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas in Mexico is one of the country’s most richly decorated Baroque landmarks, with saints, columns, vines, angels, and ornamental details carved into pink stone.

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The richly decorated main portal of the Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas, in Mexico, completed in 1745 CE in the Churrigueresque style

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The richly decorated main portal of the Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas, in Mexico, completed in 1745 CE in the Churrigueresque style

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Flemish Ornamental Basin circa 1620. The multi-part decoration of cameos, pearls, and precious stones, as well as the newly established enamel painting technique, determine the rich appearance of many such works

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Flemish Ornamental Basin circa 1620. The multi-part decoration of cameos, pearls, and precious stones, as well as the newly established enamel painting technique, determine the rich appearance of many such works

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Detail of the "broken" corner of Fontana di Trevi , designed by Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci in 1762. The largest Baroque fountain in Rome, it marks the terminal point of the Acqua Vergine—the revived Aqua Virgo, one of the aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome

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Detail of the "broken" corner of Fontana di Trevi , designed by Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci in 1762. The largest Baroque fountain in Rome, it marks the terminal point of the Acqua Vergine—the revived Aqua Virgo, one of the aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome

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Detail of the pavement, with reused elements and inscriptions, in the Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano, Roma, 13th century

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Detail of the pavement, with reused elements and inscriptions, in the Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano, Roma, 13th century

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The Shrine of the Three Kings is a large gilded sarcophagus, decorated with filigree, enamel, and over 1,000 jewels and beads, and located at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Built from 1180 to 1225 CE, it is traditionally believed to contain the bones of the Biblical Magi

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The Shrine of the Three Kings is a large gilded sarcophagus, decorated with filigree, enamel, and over 1,000 jewels and beads, and located at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Built from 1180 to 1225 CE, it is traditionally believed to contain the bones of the Biblical Magi

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Stone relief that served as a shop sign in Ostia in the late 2nd century AD. The picture shows a saleswoman with pens of chickens and hares; baskets of fruit, one of which contains figs; a vat of snails, a delicacy; and two monkeys to attract and entertain customers. Museum of Ostia

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Stone relief that served as a shop sign in Ostia in the late 2nd century AD. The picture shows a saleswoman with pens of chickens and hares; baskets of fruit, one of which contains figs; a vat of snails, a delicacy; and two monkeys to attract and entertain customers. Museum of Ostia

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The ornate carved top of a 15th century CE stone aztec box, known as tepetlacalli, with a depiction of the God Tlaltecuhtli. Now housed at the Cortes Palace Museum in Mexico

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The ornate carved top of a 15th century CE stone aztec box, known as tepetlacalli, with a depiction of the God Tlaltecuhtli. Now housed at the Cortes Palace Museum in Mexico

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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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Two silvered nail covers, Qing dynasty, 19th Century. Richly decorated with pearls, enamels, and different stones

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Two silvered nail covers, Qing dynasty, 19th Century. Richly decorated with pearls, enamels, and different stones

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The Library of Celsus in ancient Ephesus was built in the 2nd century AD, with marble columns, carved capitals and deeply detailed coffers designed to impress from every angle, ruins feature impressive stonework that has remained remarkably preserved for nearly 2,000 years

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The Library of Celsus in ancient Ephesus was built in the 2nd century AD, with marble columns, carved capitals and deeply detailed coffers designed to impress from every angle, ruins feature impressive stonework that has remained remarkably preserved for nearly 2,000 years

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Richly embellished muqarna and the main prayer hall that is decorated with frescoes in The Wazir Khan Mosque, a 17th-century Mughal mosque located in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Construction of the Mosque began in 1634, and was completed in 1641.

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Richly embellished muqarna and the main prayer hall that is decorated with frescoes in The Wazir Khan Mosque, a 17th-century Mughal mosque located in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Construction of the Mosque began in 1634, and was completed in 1641.

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Closer view of six of the capitals of the Salle du Manege, Louvre Museum, Paris, each formed by four fine detail carvings of an animal surrounded by other decorative elements. The color of the sandstone contrasts with the red brickwork that closes de arched ceiling. Built c. 1860.

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Closer view of six of the capitals of the Salle du Manege, Louvre Museum, Paris, each formed by four fine detail carvings of an animal surrounded by other decorative elements. The color of the sandstone contrasts with the red brickwork that closes de arched ceiling. Built c. 1860.

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Corinthian Tomb, Petra, Jordan, 40-70 AD. One of the four "Royal Tombs", monumental sepulchres carved into the pink sandstone cliff, and based on the structure of the Treasury, its heavily weathered facade was designed in an architectural blend of Greek and Nabataean styles...

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Corinthian Tomb, Petra, Jordan, 40-70 AD. One of the four "Royal Tombs", monumental sepulchres carved into the pink sandstone cliff, and based on the structure of the Treasury, its heavily weathered facade was designed in an architectural blend of Greek and Nabataean 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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Bronze Doors to the Temple of Romulus, now known as The Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian. One of the few bronze doors surviving from The Roman Empire, and the locking mechanism is still functional. The porphyry columns staying in situ is also worth noting.

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Bronze Doors to the Temple of Romulus, now known as The Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian. One of the few bronze doors surviving from The Roman Empire, and the locking mechanism is still functional. The porphyry columns staying in situ is also worth noting.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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The Oseberg Wagon, found in a Viking Age grave mound in Norway. It is in pristine condition, with richly detailed carvings still visible. Early 9th century.

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The Oseberg Wagon, found in a Viking Age grave mound in Norway. It is in pristine condition, with richly detailed carvings still visible. Early 9th century.

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The Porcelain Room of the Santos Palace in Lisbon, Portugal, is famous for its ceiling, laid out between 1664 and 1687 CE with more than 250 Chinese porcelain plates, almost all of them decorated in blue and white

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The Porcelain Room of the Santos Palace in Lisbon, Portugal, is famous for its ceiling, laid out between 1664 and 1687 CE with more than 250 Chinese porcelain plates, almost all of them decorated in blue and white

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Treasury chamber portal and round window, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. The two side portals are richly decorated. The pilasters end in floral capitals as those of the upper order of the building. Large volutes carry a wide cornice with winged creatures at the corners.

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Treasury chamber portal and round window, Petra, Nabatean Kingdom, 1st c. AD. Jordan. The two side portals are richly decorated. The pilasters end in floral capitals as those of the upper order of the building. Large volutes carry a wide cornice with winged creatures at the corners.

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