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Locations of famous places in history

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Golden Gate, Kiev

Golden Gate, Kiev

The Golden Gate of Kiev was a gateway in the ancient city walls of Kiev. Modelled on the Golden Gate in Constantinople it was constructed in the early eleventh century AD.
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Shipyard Blohm  Voss 1940 overlay

Shipyard Blohm Voss 1940 overlay

Schiffswerft und Maschinenfrabrik Blohm & Voss (Shipyard and Machinery Factory Blohm & Voss) was founded 5. April 1877. The shipyard was later called Blohm & Voss AG and today it is called Blohm + Voss GmbH.

http://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/miscellaneous/bismarck_birth_place/bismarck_birth_place.html
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The federal fortress Ulm

The federal fortress Ulm

The German federation and its fortresses

After the Napoleoni wars, which found their end with the defeat Napoleon on 18 June 1815 with Waterloo, during the Viennese of congress in the same year under Austrian presidency the German federation was created. The exchanges of territory in Central Europe, which developed under the pressure of the French emperor, were various and deep s...
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Fort Popton, Milford Haven, Wales

Fort Popton, Milford Haven, Wales

A Palmerton fort completed in 1864 as part of the inner line of defence of Milford Haven together with Hibberston Fort on the opposite bank. It is comrised of two batteries, Moncrieff battery on the west side and Open Battery on the north. Abandoned at the start of the 20th century it was used again during the Second World War. Bought in 1957 by BP to be used as an oil terminal it was renovated...
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Temple of Apollo, Syracuse

Temple of Apollo, Syracuse

The Temple of Apollo was constructed by the Greeks ca. 570 B.C. and is Sicily's oldest Doric temple. Since ancient times it has been used as a Byzantine church, an Islamic mosque, a Norman church and a Spanish barracks.
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Citadel of Arbil

Citadel of Arbil

The Citadel of Arbil is an ancient citadel built on layers of archaeological ruins representing consecutive historical settlements.
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Dundonald Castle

Dundonald Castle

Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371.
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Ancient Ruines - Lydiate Abbey

Ancient Ruines - Lydiate Abbey

The first Catholic Church in Lydiate was built in 1480 and dedicated to St Katherine, the patron saint of the wife of Lawrence Ireland, who lived at Lydiate Hall. The church is now a ruin and is simply known locally as “The Abbey”
Rating of 403/15/2006170Google Earth Logo
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Shaniwar Wada, Pune

Shaniwar Wada, Pune

Shaniwar Wada was a palace fort and the seat of Peshwa rulers until 1818. In 1828 an unexplained fire destroyed the buildings of the palace complex. Still remaining are the stone foundations and the fortified perimeter wall.
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Theater of Marcellus

Theater of Marcellus

The Theater of Marcellus (Theatrum Marcelli) in Rome was named after Marcus Marcellus, Caesar Augustus' nephew who died five years before its completion.
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Kaunas fortress

Kaunas fortress

Kaunas fortress was one of four strongest fortresses build in Russian Empire.
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Zone Interdite

Zone Interdite

An Incomplete List of Secret/Military Areas in Germany
http://www.zone-interdite.net
not 100% up-to-date but still interesting
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Via Nomentana

Via Nomentana

Here you see a short portion of the 2000 - years old Nomentana way, recently rediscovered while working on the new motorway surrounding Rome.
No rating yet03/06/2006137Google Earth Logo
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Bermudas treasure shipwrecks collection

Bermudas treasure shipwrecks collection

A few years ago, we've been diving in Bermuda with Teddy Tucker, one of the most famous treasure hunter of the world,
I was involved, at this time by a great friend of mine, another famous historian and wreck hunter, Robert Stenuit.
When i left Bermudas, Teddy Gave me one of his famous shipwreck treasure map. Here are the approximate location of shipwrecks from this map.
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San Jose History Museum, San Jose, CA, USA

San Jose History Museum, San Jose, CA, USA

History San Jose Institutional History
1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112

In celebration of the centennial of the California Gold Rush and statehood, in 1949 the City of San Jose constructed a replica of the building in which the first state legislature met in 1850. This replica was later moved to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, and historical collecting began ...
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Tank that Fidel Castro used

Tank that Fidel Castro used

This is the Tank Fidel Castro used.
It's front of The Museo de la Revolution, holds Ché Guevera's bloody uniform and his bere.
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Robert E. Lee Memorial

Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Overlooking Washington, D.C. and the Potomac River, the Arlington House is preserved as a memorial to Robert E. Lee, who spent 30 years of his life there.
No rating yet02/19/2006156Google Earth Logo
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Abraham Lincoln Assassination

Abraham Lincoln Assassination

Shot 14 April 1865, died 15 April

Assassination landmarks
Conspirators' locations
John Wilkes Booth escape route
Lincoln's Funaral train, day by day, hour by hour, 500 stops
Detailed procession routes shown in many cities
Rating of 4.502/19/2006421Google Earth Logo
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James A. Garfield Assassination

James A. Garfield Assassination

Shot 2 July 1881, died 19 September
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William McKinley Assassination

William McKinley Assassination

Shot 8 September 1901, died 14 September
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John F. Kennedy Assassination

John F. Kennedy Assassination

Assassinated 22 November 1963

Day by day, hour by hour, shows detailed trip and motorcade routes in San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas
Assassin Oswald's route detailed
Detailed routes for Washington, DC ceremonies
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Golden Hill Fort - Isle of Wight - UK

Golden Hill Fort - Isle of Wight - UK

Unusually for the Isle of Wight this was a land defence fort (rather than sea) and acted as barracks for gunners manning the batteries at the west of the Island. Used for several 'raves' in the 90's, currently being converted for residential use.
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Carisbrooke Castle - Isle of Wight - UK

Carisbrooke Castle - Isle of Wight - UK

Castle originally constructed in the 11th century with addtions dating up to the 13th century. Now a major tourist attraction and people regularly use the moat bank as a dog-walking path.
No rating yet02/17/2006169Google Earth Logo
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Bembridge Fort - Isle of WIght - UK

Bembridge Fort - Isle of WIght - UK

Six-sided fort originally housing 110 men and up to 6 big guns. Disarmed 1907 it is now a business premises.
No rating yet02/15/2006176Google Earth Logo
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Vesuvio 79AD

Vesuvio 79AD

Locations of Pompei and Herculaneum at the volcano Vesuvio near Naples. Both towns were destroyed at the famous eruption the year 79.

Link to excavations:
http://www.mediator.qub.ac.uk/ms/onlinepracticals/ad79/Slides/herculaneum.htm
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