A qanat, also known as kārīz, is an underground aqueduct system used for transporting water from an aquifer or water well to the surface. Originating in Iran around 3,000 years ago, the system has various regional names across North Africa and the Middle East, including foggara in Algeria, khettara in Morocco, and falaj in Oman. The qanat system is still operational in Iran, … [Read more...] about Qanat
INSPIRED BY NATURE / AMMONITE BOUNTY
An exceptional example of the fractal building of an ammonite septum, in this clytoceratid Argonauticeras besairei from the awesome José Juárez Ruiz. Ammonites were predatory, squidlike creatures that lived inside coil-shaped shells. Like other cephalopods, ammonites had sharp, beak-like jaws inside a ring of squid-like tentacles that extended from their … [Read more...] about INSPIRED BY NATURE / AMMONITE BOUNTY
Thailand Pages; Muang Boran (The ‘Ancient City’) – Architectural and Cultural Museum of Thailand
Introduction Visitors to Bangkok, capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, will find the city a vibrant, colourful and noisy place, a city of gaudily painted, flamboyantly designed temples, of busy, exciting street markets, of exotic, intriguing night life experiences, and of traffic jammed roads. It is a city to stimulate the senses of sight, sound and smell - a city to enjoy, … [Read more...] about Thailand Pages; Muang Boran (The ‘Ancient City’) – Architectural and Cultural Museum of Thailand
Discover the Ancient Andean Gods Carved into a Mountain in Peru
The South American country of Peru is widely known for its Incan ruins, such as the world-famous archaeological site of Macchu Picchu. However, there is a new tourist attraction in Cusco that is worth a visit for those seeking a unique experience. Apukunaq Tianan (meaning "abode of the gods") is a modern tourist attraction featuring an array of sculptures that have been carved … [Read more...] about Discover the Ancient Andean Gods Carved into a Mountain in Peru
The Dragon’s Skull: Uncovering the Macabre Appearance of Snapdragon Seed Pods
The Antirrhinum, more commonly known as the snapdragon, has been a beloved garden plant for centuries. Its name comes from the resemblance of the flower to a dragon’s head, earning it the nickname "dragon flower." When squeezed laterally, the dragon appears to open and close its mouth, providing a playful amusement for children and adults alike. However, once the flower dies … [Read more...] about The Dragon’s Skull: Uncovering the Macabre Appearance of Snapdragon Seed Pods