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Wall Carving, Ajanta Cave Complex
Wall carving in one of the inner caves of the Ajanta cave complex, an ancient Buddhist monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, India. Originally built in approximately...
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Nagaraja, Ajanta
The Nagaraja - or Snake King - possibly represents either a mythical figure from Buddhist mythology, a figure from the Jataka Tales of Buddhist literature, or the headman of the local snake-worshiping tribe that lived in the same...
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Two Traders in Discussion, Ajanta
Detail from a painting located inside one of the caves of the Ajanta cave complex, featuring two men, quite possibly foreign traders, negotiating a transaction. Note the vibrant blue colour of the socks worn by one...
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Rama, Sita, & Laksmana
A modern illustration depicting the Hindu hero Rama alongside his wife Sita and faithful companion and brother Laksmana.
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Rama & Hanuman
A sculpture of the Hindu hero Rama from Srivaikundam, Tamil Nadu India. Alongside him is the faithful monkey warrior Hanuman who helped Rama defeat the Demon king Ravana.
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Ravana the Demon King
A depiction of Ravana the rakshasa Demon king. In the Hindu epic poem 'Ramayana' Ravana is defeated by the hero Rama.
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Newgrange Entrance
The entrance to Newgrange, passage tomb, in County Meath, Ireland, built in 3200 BCE.
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Newgrange
Newgrange, County Meath, Ireland, is a burial mound from 3200 BCE.
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Saint Patrick
A stained glass window depicting Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. From the Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Junction City, Ohio.
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Amphora, Banpo phase, Shaanxi
Yangshao hemp-cordmarked amphora, Banpo Phase 4,800 BCE (Neolithic period), Musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet, Paris, Collection Christian Deydier.
