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On February 6, 2023, two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5 struck southeastern Türkiye within nine hours of each other, causing widespread loss of life and injuries. Volunteers sorting donated items into large bags. February 2023 At that time, I was living in the coastal town of Fethiye,…
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Discover the unique history of Tashkent's mosaics, their artistic legacy, and how these vibrant Soviet-era artifacts are being preserved today.
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The wooden triple complexes (troinik in Russian) are among the few remaining monuments of church wooden architecture in the Russian North.
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08/03/2024 Galle Sri Lanka Maha Shivaratri, or Shiva Night, is a Hindu festival honoring the god Shiva. According to one of the most popular legends, Shivaratri marks the night of Shiva and Parvati’s wedding. There’s a version that suggests on this night, Shiva performed Tandava—the dance of creation, preservation, and…
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25/02/2024 Matara Sri Lanka The bridge constructed in Matara in 2008 replaced one lost to the devastating 2004 tsunami. Tragically, due to neglect, it succumbed to disrepair and collapsed in 2022. However, what emerged from its ruins was unexpected—a transformation from functional structure to a captivating tourist attraction. The remnants…
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Morachna is the oldest swamp in Belarus. In the early 1950s, several drainage canals with a total length of about 20 km were dug in the swamp, which drain Morachna to this day. In the northern part of the swamp, the hydrological regime is completely disturbed as a result of…