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Acropolis of Athens

Posted on April 5, 2014by Unknown World

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and containing the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.

Syria

The Norias of Hama

Posted on April 16, 2018by Unknown World

The norias of the ancient Syrian city of Hama are seventeen historic waterwheels located along the Orontes River that date back to the Byzantine Era.

Greece

Meteora

Posted on May 27, 2015by Unknown World

The Metéora is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos.