Articles, tagged with "archaeological sites", page 4
29th November 2010
During my recent trip to Northern Peru to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, I followed in the footsteps of the fascinating Moche. As one of the pre-Incan civilisations, they were socially, politically and culturally very developed and it is believed it as...
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Steppes Travel
09th November 2010
Tourism in Paphos is still a relatively new concept, having made its arrival only toward the late 1980s. The town is small and first impressions, which can be misleading, don’t impress very much. That being said, a walk around this delightful town with it...
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ocp realty
05th November 2010
Crusing in Dodecanese yslands sailing along the several islands and bays of the much indented Turkish shoreline. It is as well a trip reverse in time, with a plethora of archaeological sites, castles and temples that reflect its significance in antique an...
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Maris Yachting & Brokerage
27th October 2010
Glass Beads
Beads are the oldest human art and technology, back 30,000 years. They have been dated back to at least Roman times. Perhaps the earliest glass-like beads were Egyptian faience beads, a form of mud with a self-forming vitreous coating.
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smrj
21st October 2010
There would be no prizes for guessing what the Burgundy region of France is most well known for! It is certainly true that they make excellent wine and it would almost be rude not to sample a few of these during your stay! This is the region where coq au ...
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OllyS
28th September 2010
The resort of Dalaman is a favourite amongst thousands of holidaymakers every year for many reasons. A varied and vibrant destination, Dalaman is considered Turkey’s Turquoise Coast and is home to the most spectacular beaches in Turkey. You’ll find more t...
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dan
23rd September 2010
There are several things that set Tulum apart from other archaeological sites along the Riviera Maya. The first is the spectacular location. Tulum clings to the top of a sheer rock cliff overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Situated above a ...
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Mayan Riviera Family Vacations
16th September 2010
Merida is the capital and institutional core of Extremadura. Â Even though this city is a relevant institutional reference for tourism in Extremadura, it is well known around the world due to its significant archaeological sites. Therefore, it was declare...
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Auston Martin
13th September 2010
Although you would think that Christmas holidays in Egypt is the last thing that you want to ruin your year end fun, many travellers would violently disagree with you. Tourists today are very much keen on spending their holidays in Egypt especially during...
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Amit Kothiyal
13th September 2010
The name Cantabria comes from the Celtic language and its literary translation is "the people who live in stones." Cantabria has the largest archaeological sites (from the Paleolithic era) in the world. The most important cave is Al Tamira. This cave and ...
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bartholomew
09th September 2010
One of the most favorite tourist hotspot in Asia, Sri Lanka is famed by its exotic culture, mixed topography, and loads of entertainment selections. To the foreign travelers of the cheap flights to Sri Lanka as well as to the local tourists, World Heritag...
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Jcheck
27th August 2010
Egypt, land of the pharaohs, is truly one of the world’s most memorable destinations. In the land from which civilization first began, there are many varied and unique spots for you to visit. Whether your Egypt holidays are a brief visit or an extended st...
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JohnBlank
25th August 2010
Cuenca is the capital of the same-named province that is the largest province in Spain. This medieval fortified city is located on the delta of rivers Jucar and Huecar and it consists of the new town and the old town. The exact meaning of the name Cuenc...
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Daisy Quella
16th August 2010
There are two sides to the Latin American country of Mexico; all inclusive hotels perfect for catching the rays and indulging in a little relaxation time, and the amazingly diverse cultural, historic and real side. Enjoy the best of both worlds from the c...
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Jennifer Smith
11th August 2010
Overview
The Manilva municipality is situated in the western end of Malaga province bordering the Cadiz province. It is located in the Andalusia region and is at a distance of 97 KM from the city Malaga. The length of the beaches in this town is about 8 ...
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Ash Misty