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Temple of Diana
The Roman temple of Diana in Evora, Portugal. Constructed in the 1st century CE. Photo shows temple in relation to other buildings in Largo Conde Vila Flor square. Photo taken in 2008 CE.
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Evora
A square in Evora, Portugal showing the white buildings with mustard-coloured trim that is typical of the Moorish architecture of the city. Photo taken 2008 CE.
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Capela dos Ossos (The Chapel of Bones)
Capela dos Ossos (The Chapel of Bones) attached to the Igreja de São Francisco, Evora, Portugal. The Chapel of Bones was constructed by Franciscan monks in the late 16th century CE. Photo taken 2009 CE.
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Temple of Diana
Temple of Diana in Largo Conde Vila Flor Square Evora, Portugal - night photo. The temple was constructed in the 1st century CE. Photo take 2005 CE.
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Evora Cathedral
The great (main) door of Evora Cathedral, Evora, Portugal. Photo taken 2006 CE.
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Portuguese Ceramic Tiles
Azulejos (glazed ceramic tiles) on a building in Lisbon, Portugal. Date of photo unknown.
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Interior of Evora Cathedral
Interior of Evora Cathedral, Evora Portugal. Photo taken 2011 CE.
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Map of the Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus, 1492 - 1504
This map illustrates the four voyages of Christopher Columbus between 1492 and 1504, commissioned by Queen Isabella I of Castile (reign 1474–1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (reign 1479–1516). Overlaid on the prevailing winds and currents...
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Five Ships of Exploration
The Age of Exploration (15th–16th centuries) was propelled by a revolution in shipbuilding and navigation that transformed the limits of human travel. Innovations such as the caravel and carrack, the adoption of the magnetic compass, astrolabe...
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Afonso de Albuquerque - Portuguese Admiral
The Portuguese admiral and military commander, Afonso de Albuquerque (1453-1515 CE), who served as Governor of Portuguese India from 1509-1515 CE and captured Malacca in 1511 CE.
