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Sidi Ifni -Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

Historically, Sidi Ifni is claimed to be the location of Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña, which had been for long pursued by Spain who built a small coastal fortress there in the 15th century. Although the existence of the … Continue reading →

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Erg Chebbi-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

The dunes of Erg Chebbi is a strikingly strange natural formation. On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. This mountain is surrounded by flat and desolate nature on all sides, … Continue reading →

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The High Atlas-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

The High Atlas is the biggest mountain range in North Africa. These striking mountains offer extremely impressive mountain biking trails, hiking trails and photography opportunities. The high peaks result in plenty of rainfall; therefore the High Atlas has many fertile … Continue reading →

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The Rif Mountains-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

In 710, Salih I ibn Mansur founded the kingdom of Nekor in the Rif and Berbers started converting to Islam. Berber Muslim kingdoms started establishing more cities. By the 15th century, many Spanish Moors were exiled from Spain and most … Continue reading →

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Hassan Tower-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco. Begun in 1195, the tower was intended to be the largest minaret in the world along with the mosque, also intended to be the world’s … Continue reading →

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Zhoukoudian-China

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

In the history of palaeoanthropology, the discovery of Peking Man was not the first one of its kind; however, the discovery established a definite status of this kind in the human evolutionary history. In 1891-92, a Dutch scientist, Dubois (1858-1940), … Continue reading →

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Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area-China

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

Situated in the north-west of Sichaun Province, the Huanglong valley is made up of snow-capped peaks and the easternmost of all the Chinese glaciers. In addition to its mountain landscape, diverse forest ecosystems can be found, as well as spectacular … Continue reading →

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The Ancient City of Ping Yao-China

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

The Ancient City of Ping Yao is an outstanding example of a Han Chinese city of the Ming and Qing dynasties (14th-20th centuries) that has retained all its features to an exceptional degree and, in doing so, provides a remarkably … Continue reading →

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Lushan National Park-China

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

The World Heritage site consists of a cultural landscape of outstanding aesthetic value and with powerful associations with Chinese spiritual and cultural life. Lushan (Mount Lu) is an area of striking scenic beauty and interest from the point of view … Continue reading →

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Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area-China

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 ha in China’s Hunan Province, the site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 m high. Between the peaks lie ravines and gorges with streams, … Continue reading →

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