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To the Top of the World on Mount Aconcagua

The majestic Mount Aconcagua stands tall at around 22,840 feet and is situated in Western Argentina, near the Chilean border, right in the heart of South America. Mountaineers from all over the globe travel to Argentina to climb Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain on the South American continent. The appeal of an Aconcagua expedition is that it is arguably the easiest of the Seven Summits to climb. Some have even called it the "Everyman's Everest". However, if you’re looking for an enjoyable experience while climbing Aconcagua, then there are a few things that you should know. To start off, there are a variety of climbing routes, some of Aconcagua climbing routes have been subdivided to create new separate trails, and each route has its own ...

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Explore Aghjots Monastery, Garni Village and Other Ancient Churches of 301 AD

Armenia rose to Christianity during 301 AD, and many ritual practices were developed with the Apostolic Orthodox faith. Some primordial pagan practices were quite visible during this time, such as animal sacrifices. Most of the Armenian churches are founded on the remnants of pagan temples destroyed during war, and Aghjots Monastery in Garni Village, Armenia is one of such place. For the construction of Armenian monasteries and churches, volcanic tufa stones were used, which were in abundance. The stone played a vital role to beautify the churches and monasteries of Armenia as no other stone was competent to be used for intricate carvings. The walls of the church boast many discerning depictions of the history of the site, and includes two full length sculptures of ...

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Seek Out the Best in Sufi Architecture within the Old City of Herat

The Old City of Herat is the capital city of the Herat province in Afghanistan. It depicts true ancient Islamic architecture, and was invaded and destroyed many times in the past. During 1221 AD and 1383, Herat was razed by the Mongols. In the 15th century saw the city of Heart was the capital city of the Timurid Empire that established its rule in Central Asia. The Old City of Herat has been through several cultures and influences yet still it retains its Islamic foundation, which can be seen in most of the places around the city. The Old City of Herat had historical importance due to the Silk Road and Hari River. In 330 BC Alexander the Great conquered Herat to expand his empire ...

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See the World's Oldest Art Tradition at Kakadu National Park

Literary values and natural magnificence always attracts our attentions and when we talk about both of them, how can I put off myself from writing about the World's Oldest Art Tradition at Kakadu National Park. Due to its long historical and cultural facts and naturally created surroundings all around, the World Heritage got listed for both cultural values and natural beauty. Travelers come here to experience astonishing abundant flora and fauna of Kakadu National Park and low lying plains creating natural environment in the region. To add your excitement and thrill, there is oldest rock art in Australia, which is considered one of the most ancient rock arts in the world. Do not scratch your head, if your guide enlightens you that this unique ethnological ...

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See the Ancient Algerian Art of Tassili n'Ajjer

If you're planning to visit Algeria then beeline it Tassili n'Ajjer in the Sahara Desert, a prominent mountain range harboring rock art and engravings dating back more than 8,000 years. Over seventeen thousand engravings and cave paintings have been discovered so far. These cave paintings beautifully depict ancient life and show just how different life was in the Sahara Desert thousands of years ago. Tassili National Park is a gigantic plateau bordered by Mali, Niger and Libya; spread over 72,000 sq. km. The discovery of the cave art—and the outstanding density of engravings and paintings—are true authentications of history. These cave paintings and engravings are of such an excellent artisan nature that they are a UNESCO world heritage site. The uniqueness of Tassili n'Ajjer lies ...

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See the Miracles of Longest Lava on The Planet Flowing From Undara Lava Tubes

If you are planning to visit North Queensland, Australia, do not forget to include attractive tourist destination of Undara Volcanic Tube in your itinerary. This is a must-see lava tube because of its gem fossicking and lava layers. Travelers are always thrilled to visit these tubes because different types of minerals are found here in this region. Undara Volcanic Tube provides vital information about gold, quartz, garnet, aquamarine, peridot, moonstone and topaz. There is a huge park where layers of lava are spreading emitting from a single volcano. You can get easy access to this park from the regional centers of Cairns or Townsville Even though, the whole of Undara Lava Tube is a great place to visit, but the eastern borders are quite attractive ...

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The Puzzle of Blood Falls of Taylor Glacier in Antarctica

The Antarctic glaciers are known to have true natural mysteries and phenomena, and have left several questions unanswered over the centuries. Blood Falls, though, is one which was solved by scientists long ago. Blood Falls is a waterfall resembling a bloodstream which runs slowly from the Taylor Glacier in McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica. When the spectacular Blood Falls was discovered during 1911, it gave many impressions to geologists at the time, producing several different theories. Researchers later revealed that microbes were responsible for causing the Blood Falls phenomenon. On first sight, spewing a rust-like material, the Falls at Taylor Glacier can be rather puzzling, especially as most people are used to “white” waterfalls. The spectacular views of Taylor Falls have drawn scientists and researchers’ ...

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