#historical sites

[puppetmaker40]

Having worked at a historical site, I wish I had thought of this. Credit to the California parks division for this great way of telling people not to sit on the Furniture without telling them so

#Don't sit #historical sites #california

[no-passaran]

In the weeks since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed more than 15,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, and destroyed thousands of homes in the territory.

And there have also been tremendous losses to the region's ancient and globally significant cultural heritage. The region was a hub for commerce and culture under Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine rule. It remained influential for centuries thereafter.

A recent survey by the group Heritage for Peace details the damage done so far to more than 100 of these landmarks in Gaza since the start of the present conflict.

The casualties include the Great Omari Mosque, one of the most important and ancient mosques in historical Palestine; the Church of Saint Porphyrius, thought to be the third oldest church in the entire world; a 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery in northern Gaza excavated only last year; and the Rafah Museum, a space in southern Gaza which was dedicated to teaching about the territory's long and multi-layered heritage — until it was hammered by airstrikes early on in the conflict. (...)

"If this heritage be no more in Gaza, it will be a big loss of the identity of the people in Gaza," said Isber Sabrine, president of Heritage for Peace, in an interview with NPR. (...)

"The people in Gaza, they have the right to keep and to save this heritage, to tell the history, the importance of this land," he said.

The 1954 Hague Convention, agreed to by Palestinians and Israelis, is supposed to safeguard landmarks from the ravages of war. But landmarks in Gaza have been destroyed by Israeli strikes in earlier rounds of fighting. Dozens of sites, including the now-obliterated Great Omari Mosque, suffered damage in 2014. A report by UNESCO, the United Nations body that designates and protects World Heritage sites, cites further destruction to cultural and historic sites in Gaza in 2021. (...)

Destruction of historical sites and other cultural sites is part of genocide, it's the destruction of the proof of a people's relationship to the land and a horrible emotional blow at the community. UNESCO must act immediately against Israel's destruction of Palestinian heritage, and every country and international organism must expel Israel and impose sanctions to make the genocide and apartheid end.

#💬 #palestine #gaza #israel #free palestine #world heritage #cultural heritage #historical sites #archaeology #cultures

[littlepawz]

Northern Lights above Dunluce Castle, Ireland

#Northern Lights #Aurora Borealis #skies #colours #nature #beauty #wow #castle #architecture #historical sites #travel #Ireland #Dunluce Castle #landscape

[dopescissorscashwagon]

Situated on a dramatic limestone cliff in the Golden Vale, the Rock of Cashel is a breathtaking symbol of Ireland's medieval era, boasting an unparalleled collection of historical sites. Here, you'll find everything from an ancient round tower and a towering high cross to a Romanesque chapel, a majestic Gothic cathedral, an abbey, the Hall of the Vicars Choral, and a 15th-century Tower House — easily the most impressive set of medieval structures you can find in Ireland.

The Rock of Cashel has a rich history as the stronghold for the kings of Munster, adding layers of myth and legend to its already fascinating story. It's believed that St. Patrick made his way here to convert King Aenghus to Christianity, marking a defining moment in Ireland's spiritual history. Moreover, it was on this very ground that Brian Boru was declared High King in 978, highlighting Cashel's significance as a political powerhouse.

In 1101, the Rock underwent a significant transformation when it was handed over to the church, quickly becoming a key religious center in Ireland. Among its surviving structures, Cormac’s Chapel is particularly noteworthy, home to the only Romanesque frescoes left in Ireland, showcasing the deep historical and cultural impact of this site.

📸: Rashed Henderson

#Rashed Henderson #The Rock of Cashel #Golden Vale #Ireland #Dramatic Limestone Cliff #Medieval Era #Breathtaking #Historical Sites #Travel #Photography

[hiddenromania]

Sucevița Monastery, Bucovina

#romania #rural romania #traditionalism #churches of romania #orthodox monastery #monastery #bukovina #bucovina painted churches #mountains #scenery #landscapes #naturecore #nature #historical sites #orthodox christianity #christianity #faith #eastern europe #europe #rural photography

[hussyknee]

I don't get the "disrespectful viewing of a mass grave" aspect of the Oceangate criticism. The Titanic sank over a hundred years ago and has since become a touchstone of art and popular culture. It isn't tied to an oppressed minority (disabled or queer people) or ethnic/racial community as part of a heritage of violence. Plenty of people pay to see shipwrecks and the sites of historical tragedies that have been turned into museums and monuments. Yes it's a stupid amount of money, but I don't really get what's particularly ghoulish about wanting to see a famous shipwreck. Am I missing something?/gen

#Oceangate #Titanic #titanic submarine #shipwrecks #dark tourism #historical sites #knee of huss #current events

[useless-catalanfacts]

Mare de Déu de la Roca hermitage in Mont-roig del Camp (Camp de Tarragona, Catalonia).

According to the belief, the hermitage was built in the place where a shepherd had found a statue of the Virgin Mary under a palm tree. The earliest written document that testifies there was a shrine on this site dates from 1230, next to a feudal castle that has not survived the passage of time. However, almost all the building that is still standing nowadays was built between the 1500s and the 1700s. The hermitage has been attacked in various wars, most brutally by the French army in the Napoleonic invasion of 1811, and needed to be partially rebuilt after that. The hermitage's library, as well as the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary that was worshipped here (probably made in the 1700s), were burned down in 1936, during the Spanish Civil War.

Photos from Turisme Mont-roig del Camp and fer55/Wikimedia Commons. Info: Diputació de Tarragona.

#mont-roig del camp #catalunya #fotografia #catalonia #europe #travel #wanderlust #travel photography #shrine #hermitage #places of worship #church #1500s #1600s #1700s #historical sites #cultural heritage #earth #places #landscape #mountains

[nowheresville-dakota]

Nicollette Tower

Sisseton, South Dakota

#south dakota #midwest america #rural america #small town life #small town gothic #sisseton #sisseton sd #nicollette tower #historical sites #watch tower #prairie #prairiecore #small town america #midwest gothic #rural gothic #ruralcore #rural living #rural #small town aesthetic #american gothic

[feehippielove]

Museum Day (2 of 2) -

A few of my favorite spaces and pieces; I really fell in love with those pink cup sets.

#note to self #my diary #museum #cups #glass #mirror #painting #vase #plates #entry way #historical sites #old hotel #art #historical landmarks #Henry plant museum

[kvetch19]

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#stately homes #cottages #manor houses #palaces #castles #Autumn #Northumberland #Castle #Bothal #castlecore #historical sites

[desolatus]

The Skull Chapel at Bartholomew’s Church in Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland

C. 1776

#1770s #baroque style #history #bones #gothic #18th century #historical sites #historical architecture #chapels

[halfdeadshadow]

#lebanon #monestary #history #historical sites #destruction of a culture #currupt politics #free palestine #free gaza #gaza #palestine #news #war crimes #genocide #crimes against humanity #childrens rights #human rights #hate crimes #ethnic cleansing #holiday #religion #religious sites #current events #us politics #israel is terrorist #idf #attempted murder #day before Christmas #israel is a terrorist state

[littlepawz]

One of the world's most somber places, the legendary Roman city of Pompeii with a ground carpet of poppies serving as a poignant reminder of all the Iives lost during the catastrophic Mount Vesuvius volcanic eruption in 79 A.D.

#Pompeii #Lest We Forget #poppies to remember #red poppies #Mount Vesuvius #Italy #Rome #historical sites #landmarks #travel

[whereskatieandgrady]

Naples Pt 2

If I had to describe Napoli in one word, it would be energy. Not energetic, but energy itself. There's vitality, there's vigor, there's liveliness filling the streets of Naples, all with some grit but it adds to the spirit of the city.

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#Adventure #Adventure Seekers #blog #Cultural immersion #Explore #Historical sites #Italian Culture #Italy #Local experiences #Mopeds #Naples #Naples Italy #Nomads #Photo-worthy locations #Travel #Travel Blog #Travel Experience #Travel Italy #Visiting Italy #vlog #Vloggers #Youtube

[hiddenromania]

Corvin Castle in Hunedora is one of the most beautiful and well-maintained medieval castles in Romania. It has amazing Gothic architecture and is surrounded by legends. It is said that the famous Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula, was imprisoned in the basement for several years.

Photography: Daniel Maté

#romania #eastern europe #europe #european #transylvania #corvin castle #vlad dracula tepes #vlad the impaler #legends #photography #gothic #architecture #scenery #aesthethic #purple aesthetic #purple #sky #historical sites #dark acamedia #aesthetic

[crazychlo08]

Grave of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge, East Cemetary, Litchfield Connecticut

HONBL. BENJAMIN TALLMADGE

Born Feb. 25. 1754 Died March. 7. 1835

as the hart panteth after the water brook so panteth my soul after thee, O God

#benjamin tallmadge #culper spy ring #culper ring #turn: washington's spies #turn washington's spies #turn amc #american revolution #amrev #historical sites #litchfield connecticut #historical #history #18th century #19th century #perioddrama #perioddramaedit #weloveperioddrama