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Armenian Genocide Monument

Armenian Genocide Monument

Built in the 1960's, the Genocide monument is more popularly known as Tsitsernakaberd (Fortress of the Swallows) to locals. The site also houses the underground Armenian Genocide Museum.
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hampi-unesco world heritage site

hampi-unesco world heritage site

These are various archeological ruins i have identified at the hampi ruins, site of Vijayanagara Empire.
wiki link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampi
Rating of 306/21/2006261Google Earth Logo
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New Village, Old fortress

New Village, Old fortress

Houses have been built in and around well preserved old fortress in karnataka state, south india
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Place De La Concorde

Place De La Concorde

The Place de la Concorde is the largest public square in Paris. Situated along the Seine in the 8th arrondissement, it separates the Tuileries Gardens from the beginning of the boulevard Champs-Elysées. (see map) Originally named Place Louis XV, the square was designed by Jacques-Ange Gabriel, Louis XV's architect, for the purpose of showcasing an equestrian statue of the King — which had been ...
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Boudicas Last Battle

Boudicas Last Battle

Archaeologists believe they may have found the final battle site for the warrior queen Boudica.
Little is known about Boudica's last battle, or the way in which she died, but it is widely believed to have taken place in the West Midlands. The Parsons Hill site unearthed by experts, in Kings Norton, Birmingham, lies close to the line of a Roman road, and the Metchley Roman fort, and fits ...
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The death of Robin Hood

The death of Robin Hood

The legend of Robin Hood says he was very ill and came to Kirklees Hall where they hided him in the gatehouse at the nearby priory. He said if he died he wanted to be burried where his arrow landed so he firen an arrow. Then he was blood-letted but took so much that he died.

Rating of 205/23/2006343Google Earth Logo
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USS Oriskany CVA-34

USS Oriskany CVA-34

In 2003 the Navy decided to use the 1976 decomissed USS Oriskany to construct an artificial reef, and she was moved from Beaumont to Corpus Christi, Texas for final preparation. As of this writing, she is docked in Pensacola, Florida, awaiting her sinking in June 2005. She will be scuttled as a haven for plant and marine life, and will continue to serve her country forever!

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Flag Square Vlora Albania

Flag Square Vlora Albania

This Square is to commemorate the Albanian Indipendence. In 28 November 1912 the Government headed by Ismail Qemali, proclaimed Albania an indipendent state. At the left side of the Square stands the Monument of Indipendence.
No rating yet05/10/2006338Google Earth Logo
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Castle of Ali Pasha Tepelena in Porto Palermo Albania

Castle of Ali Pasha Tepelena in Porto Palermo Albania

The Castle commissioned by Ali Pasha Tepelena, gifted to his wife Vasiliqi. The castle is also mentioned by Alexander Dymas in his book Cont of Monte Cristo.
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Gediminas Castle, Vilnius

Gediminas Castle, Vilnius

Gediminas Castle is an important state and historic symbol of Vilnius and Lithuania: it is depicted on the national currency, the Litas, and mentioned in numerous Lithuanian patriotic poems and folk songs.
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Kaunas Castle

Kaunas Castle

Kaunas Castle is considered the oldest castle in Lithuania. About a third of the castle survives today. Info provided by McMaster: Kaunas Castle is located in Kaunas, Lithuania. Archeological evidence suggests that it was originally built during the mid-14th century, in the Gothic style. Its site is strategic – a rise on the banks of the Nemunas River near its confluence with the Neris Rive...
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Plovdiv amphi theater

Plovdiv amphi theater

One of the best preserved amphi theaters in Europe is the one in Plovdiv from the roman aera. It was buildt by the roman emperor Mark Avrelii during the II century A.D.
Today during summer operas are performed here.

http://www.zelvy.cz/bulharsko2003/085_plovdiv.jpg

See also this about Plovdiv:
http://www.plovdiv.org/
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Arbor Low,  Derbyshire

Arbor Low, Derbyshire

Arbor Low is a late Neolithic henge monument, built about 2500 BC.
Rating of 305/02/2006222Google Earth Logo
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Kisimul Castle, Barra

Kisimul Castle, Barra

At almost 1000 years old, Kisimul is one of the oldest castles in europe, and has never fallen to an enemy.
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Old Sarum

Old Sarum

Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury, England, with evidence of human habitation as early as 3000 BC.
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How the west was won.

How the west was won.

The S-Bridge outside Washington, PA is known for to be one path settlers have used when they went westwards to the new land in the early 19th century.

http://www.ohiobarns.com/othersites/miscellaneous/pa/38-63sbridge.html
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Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury is one of the finest and largest Neolithic monuments in Europe.
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Diocletians Palace, Split

Diocletians Palace, Split

Diocletian's Palace was built by the emperor Diocletian the 3rd century AD. Today the palace constitutes the inner core of the city of Split and is still inhabited.
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Knossos, Crete

Knossos, Crete

Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. Built sometime between 1700 and 1300 BC the palace had 1300 rooms.
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A proposed site of Atlantis

A proposed site of Atlantis

The Real Site of The Lost City of Atlantis with Information and overlays
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Historical Berlin

Historical Berlin

A series of places worth seeing in Berlin. It is mainly historical places or places with historical background. I've added a small amount of information to each of the twelve places in Berlin. I intend to update this occasionally. Hope you enjoy it.
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Archaeological Sites in Albania

Archaeological Sites in Albania

Archaeological Sites in Albania belonging to ancient Illyrian tribes. It includes different sites but of course it is incomplete because there are other sites that may be added later on. These sites are worth visiting.
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Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

This imposing cathedral of industry dating from before the Great War is used for a wide range of events. The Bochum Symphony Orchestra has performed here as have dancers and actors. The Hall is also used for exhibitions and antiques and collectors fairs.
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Ancient city of Butrint

Ancient city of Butrint

KMZ Folder containing a placemark and an aerial shot of the amphitheater of Butrint. Butrint is an archeological site in the southern albania, near the border with Greece
Rating of 3.503/28/2006251Google Earth Logo
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Old Royal Palace (Riberhus) in Ribe, Denmark

Old Royal Palace (Riberhus) in Ribe, Denmark

Remains of the old royal palace (Riberhus) from the 13. century. Today only some ruins and the water moat are left. // Das frühere Konigsschloss ist heute nur ein Burgrest mit Wassergraben, Ruinen und einem Standbild von Konigin Dagmar. Riberhus ist als Burg seit der Zeit um des Jahr 1300 bekannt, die ältesten Funde stammen aber aus der Mitte des 12. Jahrhunderts.
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