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The Blue Virgin window of Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 CE. The four central panels date to the mid-12th century CE. The stained glass window shows the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus.

The West Rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 CE. The stained glass window shows scenes of Jesus Christ and the Last Judgement

The North Rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 CE. The stained glass window shows scenes of Jesus Christ, the prophets and 12 kings of Judah.

The South Rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 CE. The stained glass window shows scenes of Jesus Christ and the Judgement of the Apocalypse.

The South porch of Chartres Cathedral, France., completed 1220 CE.

A detail of the South rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France, 1190-1220 CE. The stained glass window shows scenes of Jesus Christ and the Judgement of the Apocalypse

The labyrinth paving of the central nave of Chartres Cathedral, France. Laid down c. 1200 CE it was meant for pilgrims to ritually wander around.

Ruins and doorway at Tonto National Monument, location of the Salado Culture in the 13th-15th century CE, Arizona-New Mexico, USA.

Ruins at Tonto National Monument, location of the Salado Culture in the 13th-15th century CE, Arizona-New Mexico, USA.

A Salado polychrome jar, typical of the Salado Culture style of decoration. 1340-1450 CE, Arizona- New Mexico, USA.