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Yaksha or Demon Guardians at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Six pairs of giant demon guardians flank all entrances to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand. They are known as yaksha or in Thai are simply called yak (giant), and they are...
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The Emerald Buddha
The Emerald Buddha adorned with three seasons' regalia. From left to right: Summer, Rainy, Winter. Image compiled 2020.
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Phra Siratana Chedi
On the grounds of Wat Phra Kaew (Bangkok) and a one-minute walk from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a golden stupa called Phra Siratana Chedi, erected by King Rama IV in 1855 CE to house Buddha relics. It is a bell shape...
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The Emerald Buddha in Seasonal Costumes
The Emerald Buddha adorned with three seasons regalia. From left to right: Summer, Rainy, Winter. The Emerald Buddha is located in Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, Thailand and was built in 1784 CE.
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Ferdowsi's Tomb
Tomb of Persian poet Ferdowsi (l. c. 940-1020 CE) in Iran.
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Ferdowsi
Statue of Persian poet Ferdowsi (l. c. 940-1020 CE) in Tehran.
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Alfred the Great Timeline
A timeline of events in the life of Alfred the Great (r. 871-899 CE), king of Wessex in Britain. (Alfred statue at Winchester by Odejea)
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Eteocles & Polynices
Eteocles and Polynices being carried away, dead, after the Battle of Thebes.
Stories from the Greek Tragedians by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A. (1829-1912 CE)
Project Gutenberg eText 14994
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Alhambra Palace
The Alhambra Palace. Granada, Spain. 9th-13th century CE.
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Map of Amarna, Egypt
Map showing the general layout of the central city area of the 18th Dynasty Egyptian city "Akhetaten", presently known as Tell el-Amarna, constructed by the Pharaoh Akhenaten between 1347 and 1332 BCE. Copyright, republished...
