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A selection of statues that line the main triple entrance, the Royal Portal, of Chartres Cathedral, France. The statues depict a variety of professions, from kings to paupers. 1145-1155 CE.

A detail of the gothic arched ceiling at Chartres Cathedral. The colours are a restoration that reproduces the original colour scheme of the cathedral when it was first constructed in the 13th century CE.

This is the main hall of Chartres Cathedral. The beige-white stone with painted central arches represents the original colour scheme of the cathedral, as it was when completed in the 13th century CE. The darker stone walls seen in the side...

The front section of Chartres Cathedral, France with a good view on both of the towers. Built between 1190 and 1220 CE, the left Gothic tower was completed in 1513 CE.

Outside view of the west rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France. The window is situated just above the main entrance or Royal Portal and was installed c. 1215 CE. It measures 15.42 metres in diameter.

A detail of the North Rose window of Chartres Cathedral, France. Dating to c. 1231 CE it has the theme of the Old Testament prophecies being fulfilled with Mary as their instrument.

The ruins of a Roman garum or fish sauce factory in Baelo Claudia, southern Spain.

A detail of the Noah Window, Chartres Cathedral, 13th century CE.

A detail of the Zodiac Window of Chartres Cathedral, France. 13th century CE. Here wine pressers represent the month of September.

A Buddhist temple, Sukhothai, Thailand. The Kingdom of Sukhothai flourished from 1248 to 1438 CE.