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I remember reading a book which linked pyramids with the mystery of Bermuda triangle and UFOs.
can you tell me lil detail
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devilish_angel:
**Petra
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/images/historicalsites2.jpg?4c9b33
**Carved into a canyon in Arabah, Jordan, Petra was made famous by the third Indiana Jones film when he went to find the Holy Grail. Since then, everyone goes to look for it. It was “discovered” in 1812 by a Swiss explorer who followed some local tribesmen there. Prior to that, it had been forgotten to the Western world. Though its founding is not known, it appears this place had settlers as early as the 6th century B.C. Under Roman rule, the site declined rapidly and was abandoned by the late 4th century. In 1985, Petra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is now one of the coolest and biggest attractions in the world.
May be this place remained the home of nations mentioned in Quran. Because the Prophets mentioned in Quran belonged to nearby areas of Jordan.
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can you tell me lil detail
Don't remember the detail. Will try to locate the book and let you know in some other thread :)
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Don't remember the detail. Will try to locate the book and let you know in some other thread :)
ok :)
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devilish_angel:
**Stonehenge
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/images/historicalsites5.jpg?4c9b33
**Located near Salisbury , England , this megalithic structure is over 3,000 years old, and its stones come all the way from Wales. Scholars still are not sure how the builders got the stones from Wales, and have tried to replicate the feat with dismal results. Stonehenge is now fenced off, and you can no longer go into the circle. Visitors can only walk around the attraction. But it’s worth visiting for the mystery behind it and the really good audio tour.
Khamkhah main itna door jaen pathar dekhne ko :snooty:
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devilish_angel:
**Colosseum/Forum
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/images/historicalsites4.jpg?4c9b33
**The Colosseum and the Forum are right next to each other in Rome ,Remnants of a civilization that once controlled the “known” world, these sites are breathtaking not only for their beauty but also for their history and age. You’re standing in the spot Caesar walked and gazing into the arena where gladiators battled to the death. The Colosseum has slowly crumbled throughout the ages and much of it is restricted now, especially the floor and basement where everything was organized. The Forum is great to walk around (and it’s free!!), though a ticket is required for Palatine Hill.
Can you believe that there are many such buildings (without roof) in Karachi, which looks like this Roman Colosseum?
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devilish_angel:
**Parthenon
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/images/historicalsites9.jpg?4c9b33
**Though currently getting a face-lift (and seemingly has been forever), the Parthenon is still amazing and breathtaking. The ancient temple to Athena stands as a symbol of the power of Athens and a testament to Greek civilization. Moreover, it provides a great view of Athens and nearby ruins. The surrounding ruins, temples, and buildings are equally as wondrous. Built in the 5th century B.C., the temple used to house the treasury. Over the centuries, much of it and the surrounding structures have been destroyed by war and thieves. Luckily, the structure still stands… at least for now. Note that there is scaffolding along the right side of the structure and considering it has been there for over 5 years, I doubt it is going anywhere anytime soon. They do things slowly in Greece .
sab fani hai.. sab mit jana hai.. Haq Hoo
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devilish_angel:
**Easter Island
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/images/historicalsites8.jpg?4c9b33
**Located out in the Pacific Ocean and a special territory of Chile, Easter Island holds Moai statues that are the only thing left of a culture that once lived here. These gigantic and amazingly carved heads are just another reminder that primitive people are not really all that primitive. The stones that attract visitors to this island are made out of volcanic ash. Many still remain in the quarry, left by the settlers as diminishing resources on the island left their tribes doomed to war that finally killed them off.
Who were these Moai? Molvis?
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devilish_angel:
**Taj Mahal
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/images/historicalsites7.jpg?4c9b33
**Built in the 1600s, this building is a testament to undying love. Located in Agra, India, this white marble tomb built for Emperor Shah Jahan’s deceased wife is a must-see for everyone. In 1983, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Taj sees between two and four million tourists annually. There have been recent restrictions on tourism in an effort to help protect the site. However, the greatest threat to the site is the air pollution that is destroying the white marble the building is constructed of. It too was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
:eek: Dara aur Aurangzeb ke baap ne ghareebon ka Uraya hai mazaq
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Can you believe that there are many such buildings (without roof) in Karachi, which looks like this Roman Colosseum?
i never visited karachi :(
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Nice thread and info DA biradar :k:
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devilish_angel:
i never visited karachi
You better visit. East or West, Karachi is the best
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Who were these Moai? Molvis?
not molvis just refferring to human figure i guess
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i may, my MIL is from karachi and huby is also born in karachi
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Can you believe that there are many such buildings (without roof) in Karachi, which looks like this Roman Colosseum?
...And how old are these buildings muqawwee ? :)
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The only place I have been to out of all these is Stonehenge...
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...And how old are these buildings muqawwee ? :)
From colonial period :)
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I don't remember the name, but this pic reminds me a Hindu deity.
This is picture of Mahatma Buddha, avtaar of Vishnu
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Nice thread. I would love to visit Egypt to see the pyramids and the Sphinx. I have seen the ancient indian "versions" of the sphinx and it wold be nice to compare differences and similarities between them.
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devilish_angel:
i never visited karachi
You’ve never been to Karachi?!?
