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House of Scientists in Lviv, Ukraine is one of the most stunning buildings in the city. The building, former casino for Lviv’s elite, was designed and executed by the famous Austrian company Fellner and Helmer in 1898.
Young oyster shuckers, Josie, six years old, Bertha, six years old, Sophie, ten years old, Port Royal, South Carolina, 1912. Work began at 4 AM.
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Restoration of Roman rock crystal jar from Viking-age Galloway hoard unearthed from ploughed field in western Scotland in 2014.
An extraordinary Roman rock crystal jar found wrapped in exquisite layers of gold thread by finest medieval craftsman in late 8th or early 9th century.
House of Scientists in Lviv, Ukraine is one of the most stunning buildings in the city. The building, former casino for Lviv’s elite, was designed and executed by the famous Austrian company Fellner and Helmer in 1898.
(England) A subterranean world of man-made tunnels and passageways completely covered in sea shells. An estimated 4.6 million of them adorn the walls, ceilings and altar in an array of artistic patterns and abstract symbols.
Earliest weapons that can be described as swords so far were found at "Lion Hill", Arslantepe Mound in Türkiye. Swords, which are dated back to between 3300-3000 BC, are composed of arsenic-copper alloy and among them, three swords were beautifully inlaid with silver.
An aerial view of the 2,300 year old Theatre of Epidaurus.
Capable of holding up to 14,000 spectators, it is widely considered to be the perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
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1st Century CE; floor mosaic in the House of Orpheus in ancient Roman city of Volubilis (capital of Mauritania Tingitana in modern Morocco); it is listed on UNESCO World Heritage List.
Kylemore Abbey, Ireland, 1867. The restored rooms located on the ground floor of the castle are open to public, along with other nearby attractions such as the Gothic Church and the Mausoleum.
Ancient Roman Mosaic (1st-3rd Century AD), found during construction of a hotel in Antakya, Türkiye. It is the largest known single expanse of floor mosaic in the world. The mosaic covers an area of 1050 square meters.
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