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  • Krabi limestone hills contain many caves, many with evocative stalactites and stalagmites.  Krabi's cliffs and caves are a main source of nest used for making prized Chinese bird's nest soup of the edible nest swiftlet,
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  • Krabi limestone hills contain many caves, many with evocative stalactites and stalagmites.  Krabi's cliffs and caves are a main source of nests of the edible-nest swiftlet, used for making prized Chinese bird's nest soup.
    krabi-limestone-2.jpg
  • Railay also spelled Rai Leh, is a peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang. It is accessible only by boat because of limestone cliffs that shut off access. The cliffs attract rock climbers from all around the world.  The peninsula is very popular because of its pristine beaches.  East Railay is mostly mangroves, with a few hot spots for rock climbers.  West Railay Beach, connected to the east side by trails through the jungle is the main destination for beach lovers in Railay. The beach, is framed by high limestone cliffs on both ends.  Longtail boats are available to hire for transport to Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi and Krabi Town.
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  • Railay Beach is found on a remote peninsula between Krabi Town and Ao Nang Beach and is accessible only by boat because of huge limestone cliffs that shut off road access. The magnificent cliffs attract rock climbers from around the world and is extra popular because of its pristine beaches. This famous beach is framed by limestone cliffs at both ends making it distinctive from all the other world-class beaches in Thailand.
    railay-beach-2.jpg
  • Railay also spelled Rai Leh, is a peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang. It is accessible only by boat because of limestone cliffs that shut off access. The cliffs attract rock climbers from all around the world. The peninsula is very popular because of its pristine beaches. East Railay is mostly mangroves, with a few hot spots for rock climbers. West Railay Beach, connected to the east side by trails through the jungle is the main destination for beach lovers in Railay. The beach, is framed by high limestone cliffs on both ends. Longtail boats are available to hire for transport to Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi and Krabi Town.
    krabi-beach-1.jpg
  • Railay also spelled Rai Leh, is a peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang. It is accessible only by boat because of limestone cliffs that shut off access. The cliffs attract rock climbers from all around the world.  The peninsula is very popular because of its pristine beaches.  East Railay is mostly mangroves, with a few hot spots for rock climbers.  West Railay Beach, connected to the east side by trails through the jungle is the main destination for beach lovers in Railay. The beach, is framed by high limestone cliffs on both ends.  Longtail boats are available to hire for transport to Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi and Krabi Town.
    railay-beach-4.jpg
  • Railay also spelled Rai Leh, is a peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang. It is accessible only by boat because of limestone cliffs that shut off access. The cliffs attract rock climbers from all around the world. The peninsula is very popular because of its pristine beaches. East Railay is mostly mangroves, with a few hot spots for rock climbers. West Railay Beach, connected to the east side by trails through the jungle is the main destination for beach lovers in Railay. The beach, is framed by high limestone cliffs on both ends. Longtail boats are available to hire for transport to Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi and Krabi Town.
    i-railay-2.jpg
  • Railay panorama is accessible only by boat as limestone cliffs shut off access from the roads. Nearby cliffs attract rock climbers from around the world. The peninsula is popular because of its pristine, clear water beaches. West side beaches of Railay are connected to the east via trails through the jungle.  The beach, framed by high limestone cliffs, is among the best in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
    i-railay-1.jpg
  • Minamijima Rapier - The topography of Minamijima has sharply pointed limestone, known as rapier. During the spring and winter you can see gannets and other sea birds raising their young on the cliff walls.
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  • Yakushima is a subtropical island south of Kyushu covered by huge cedar forests that contains some of Japan's oldest living trees some of which are thousands of years old.  Today the forests have recovered past logging days and now enjoys the protection of being  a national park, while other areas are World Heritage Sites.  Most visitors come here to hike through the forests and see the ancient cedar trees.  As a subtropical island Yakushima attracts a lot of rainfall around the year with some rain almost daily especially in the mountainous interior.
    yakushima-1.jpg
  • Yakushima is a subtropical island south of Kyushu covered by huge cedar forests that contains some of Japan's oldest living trees some of which are thousands of years old.  Today the forests have recovered past logging days and now enjoys the protection of being  a national park, while other areas are World Heritage Sites.  Most visitors come here to hike through the forests and see the ancient cedar trees.  As a subtropical island Yakushima attracts a lot of rainfall around the year with some rain almost daily especially in the mountainous interior.
    yakushima-2.jpg
  • Yakushima is a subtropical island south of Kyushu covered by huge cedar forests that contains some of Japan's oldest living trees some of which are thousands of years old.  Today the forests have recovered past logging days and now enjoys the protection of being  a national park, while other areas are World Heritage Sites.  Most visitors come here to hike through the forests and see the ancient cedar trees.  As a subtropical island Yakushima attracts a lot of rainfall around the year with some rain almost daily especially in the mountainous interior.
    yakushima-3.jpg
  • Phang Nga Bay Ao Phang nga in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the  of southern Thailand. The bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Limestone cliffs, cave systems and archaeological sites are found all around Phang Nga Bay. The most famous of the many islands in the bay is James Bond Island, a  limestone rock in the sea, which featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
    phang-nga-bay-5.jpg
  • Phang Nga Bay Ao Phang nga in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the  of southern Thailand. The bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Limestone cliffs, cave systems and archaeological sites are found all around Phang Nga Bay. The most famous of the many islands in the bay is James Bond Island, a  limestone rock in the sea, which featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
    longtail-boat-1.jpg
  • Phang Nga Bay Ao Phang nga in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the  of southern Thailand. The bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Limestone cliffs, cave systems and archaeological sites are found all around Phang Nga Bay. The most famous of the many islands in the bay is James Bond Island, a  limestone rock in the sea, which featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
    phang-nga-bay-4.jpg
  • Phang Nga Bay Ao Phang nga in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the  of southern Thailand. The bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Limestone cliffs, cave systems and archaeological sites are found all around Phang Nga Bay. The most famous of the many islands in the bay is James Bond Island, a  limestone rock in the sea, which featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
    longtail-boat-2.jpg
  • Phang Nga Bay Ao Phang nga in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the  of southern Thailand. The bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Limestone cliffs, cave systems and archaeological sites are found all around Phang Nga Bay. The most famous of the many islands in the bay is James Bond Island, a  limestone rock in the sea, which featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
    phang-nga-bay-11.jpg
  • Phang Nga Bay Ao Phang Nga as it is known in Thai is a vast inland sea within the Andaman Sea that lies between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the  of southern Thailand. The bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Limestone cliffs, cave systems and archaeological sites are found all around Phang Nga Bay. The most famous of the many islands in the bay is James Bond Island, a  limestone rock in the sea, which featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
    phang-nga-bay-1.jpg
  • Ayodthya Boat on Phang Nga Bay - Ao Phang nga in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the  of southern Thailand. The bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Limestone cliffs, cave systems and archaeological sites are found all around Phang Nga Bay. The most famous of the many islands in the bay is James Bond Island, a  limestone rock in the sea, which featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
    phang-nga-bay-9.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-08.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-17.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-4.jpg
  • A legend told by the people of Phetchaburi for centuries, was that Khao Luang Cave was a portal to a ?twilight zone? town where the inhabitants were made up of exclusively young maidens.  One of the town's most attractive attractions is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often visited by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV in the mid 19th century. The cave chamber lies about 90 feet below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that bring in natural lighting. The limestone cave is festooned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave's 3 main chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12 foot high Buddha image and the 16 foot Reclining Buddha, both cast under the royal command of King Rama V.
    khao-luang-cave-8.jpg
  • A legend told by the people of Phetchaburi for centuries, was that Khao Luang Cave was a portal to a ?twilight zone? town where the inhabitants were made up of exclusively young maidens.  One of the town's most attractive attractions is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often visited by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV in the mid 19th century. The cave chamber lies about 90 feet below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that bring in natural lighting. The limestone cave is festooned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave's 3 main chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12 foot high Buddha image and the 16 foot Reclining Buddha, both cast under the royal command of King Rama V.
    khao-luang-cave-3.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples - these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-temple-03.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-5.jpg
  • Marble Mountain Pagoda - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountain-pagoda-12.jpg
  • Marble Mountain Pagoda - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountain-pagoda-11.jpg
  • Marble Mountains Buddhist Hell Caves - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-18.jpg
  • Marble Mountains Buddhist Hell Caves - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-17.jpg
  • Marble Mountains Buddhist Hell Caves - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-15.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.
    marble-mountains-12.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-02.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolizes Roman supremacy over land and sea and is dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius Caesar.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-1.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-4.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-13.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-12.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-11.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-6.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-5.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-24.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-18.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-11.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-10.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-8.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-7.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-6.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-3.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-1.jpg
  • The limestone rocks in Krabi attract rock climbers and sports climbers from all around the world.  Especially popular is the rock climbing on the monumental peaks of Railay Beach.  Sport climbing is a form of roped climbing where metal bolts placed in the rock are used for protection. If you slip, your harness and rope will arrest the fall leaving you to concentrate on improving your climb worry free.
    railay-rock-climbing-5.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-karsk-sepia-1.jpg
  • Sepia Halong Bay Boat - Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-sepia-01.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-fisherman-02.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-boat-7.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-8.jpg
  • A legend told by the people of Phetchaburi for centuries, was that Khao Luang Cave was a portal to a ?twilight zone? town where the inhabitants were made up of exclusively young maidens.  One of the town's most attractive attractions is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often visited by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV in the mid 19th century. The cave chamber lies about 90 feet below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that bring in natural lighting. The limestone cave is festooned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave's 3 main chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12 foot high Buddha image and the 16 foot Reclining Buddha, both cast under the royal command of King Rama V.
    khao-luang-cave-1.jpg
  • Khao Luang Caves Reclining Buddha -  One of Phetchburi's most attractive attractions is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often visited by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV in the mid 19th century. The cave chamber lies about 90 feet below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that bring in natural lighting. The limestone cave is festooned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave's chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12 foot high Buddha image and the Reclining Buddha, both cast under the command of King Rama V.
    khao-luang-reclining-buddha-2.jpg
  • Khao Luang Reclining Buddha, Petchburi - A legend told by the people of Phetchaburi for centuries, was that Khao Luang Cave was a portal to a twilight zone town where the inhabitants were made up of exclusively young maidens.  One of the town's most attractive attractions is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often visited by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV in the mid 19th century. The cave chamber lies about 90 feet below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that bring in natural lighting. The limestone cave is festooned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave's 3 main chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12 foot high Buddha image and the 16 foot Reclining Buddha, both cast under the royal command of King Rama V.
    khao-luang-reclining-buddha-1.jpg
  • A legend told by the people of Phetchaburi for centuries, was that Khao Luang Cave was a portal to a ?twilight zone? town where the inhabitants were made up of exclusively young maidens.  One of the town's most attractive attractions is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often visited by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV in the mid 19th century. The cave chamber lies about 90 feet below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that bring in natural lighting. The limestone cave is festooned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave's 3 main chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12 foot high Buddha image and the 16 foot Reclining Buddha, both cast under the royal command of King Rama V.
    khao-luang-cave-7.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-6.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-7.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
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  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-05.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-01.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-10.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-8.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-7.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-25.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-22.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-23.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-21.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-16.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-15.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-14.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-12.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-9.jpg
  • The limestone rocks in Krabi attract rock climbers and sports climbers from all around the world.  Especially popular is the rock climbing on the monumental peaks of Railay Beach.  Sport climbing is a form of roped climbing where metal bolts placed in the rock are used for protection. If you slip, your harness and rope will arrest the fall leaving you to concentrate on improving your climb worry free.
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  • The limestone rocks in Krabi attract rock climbers and sports climbers from all around the world.  Especially popular is the rock climbing on the monumental peaks of Railay Beach.  Sport climbing is a form of roped climbing where metal bolts placed in the rock are used for protection. If you slip, your harness and rope will arrest the fall leaving you to concentrate on improving your climb worry free.
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  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
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  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
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  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-bay-1.jpg
  • A legend told by the people of Phetchaburi for centuries, was that Khao Luang Cave was a portal to a ?twilight zone? town where the inhabitants were made up of exclusively young maidens.  One of the town's most attractive attractions is Khao Luang Cave, regarded as the largest and most important in the province. It was often visited by the royal family as a meditation and picnic spot since the reign of King Rama IV in the mid 19th century. The cave chamber lies about 90 feet below ground and has numerous openings in the ceiling that bring in natural lighting. The limestone cave is festooned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and more than 180 Buddha statues are scattered around the cave's 3 main chambers. Of these, the most impressive are the 12 foot high Buddha image and the 16 foot Reclining Buddha, both cast under the royal command of King Rama V.
    khao-luang-cave-6.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples - these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    incense-coils-4.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples - these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-temple-01.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-1.jpg
  • Sam Poh Tong cave temples = these picturesque structures embedded within the high limestone caves and cavities located near Gunung Rapat just outside Ipoh are a sight to behold.  There are impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactities and rock formations.
    sam-poh-tong-2.jpg
  • Marble Mountains Buddhist Hell Caves - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-19.jpg
  • Marble Mountains Buddhist Hell Caves - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-16.jpg
  • Marble Mountains Buddhist Hell Caves - The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-14.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-13.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-11.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-09.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-07.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-04.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-06.jpg
  • The Marble Mountains are made up of five hills made of limestone and marble near Danang Vietnam. Each mountain represents one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, metal and earth. It's also a Buddhist pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels and temples.  They are located in an area renowned for stone-cutting and sculpture - evident by the many sculpture and monument shops surrounding the attractions. . The caves within the mountains contain Buddhist sanctuaries and places of worship as well as a special circular cave that leads to the summit.  At the base of one of the mountains the Am Phu Cave depict heaven and hell, mostly Buddhist hell in all its gory freakishness with sculptures of people being tortured, monstrous faces showing fear and anger stare at visitors. The path leading upwards is where heaven is found with where beautiful carvings and lanterns adorning the walls.
    marble-mountains-03.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-2.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-3.jpg
  • The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a monument characteristic of Roman architecture in Provence. This arch is built with of three openings and an abundance of decorative figures sculpted into the limestone. This arch is one of the oldest and biggest of its kind from the Roman period. The Triumphal Arch of Orange is considered as one of the most important Roman Gaul relics.  The Triumphal Arch does not represent any particular victory.  Rather, it  symbolises Roman supremacy over land and seas and dedicated to the glory of its armies and Emperor Tiberius.  The Triumphal Arch of Orange is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    orange-triumphal-arch-9.jpg
  • Naha Tsuboya Pottery Village streets are made with limestone cobblestones. Most of the treasures, hidden cafes and workshops are found on the side alleys that branch off of the main road. .  Tsuboya feelsl as though one has been transported to a small village instead of in the middle of a concrete and urban city.  Naha Tsuboya district has been a center for Okinawan pottery since the heyday of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
    tsuboya-pottery-26.jpg
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