Remains of Porphyry Tombs in which Byzantine Emperors were buried outside the İstanbul Archaeological Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Remains of Porphyry Tombs in which Byzantine Emperors were buried outside the İstanbul Archaeological Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Column of the Goths - a Roman era victory column in Gülhane Park, Istanbul, Turkey
Details of the Alexander Sarcophagus in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Istanbul, Turkey. Found in Sidon, this scene depicts Alexander the Great battling the Persians.
Bronze Serpent head in the İstanbul Archaeological Museum, Istanbul, Turkey. One of the original three heads that once surmounted the top of the famous serpent column, originally erected in Delphi, Greece, and brought to Constantinople by Emperor Constantine.
A nostalgic moment from the iconic Kyiv Retro Cruise festival in May 2015, held at the Fomin Botanical Garden. This candid shot captures the lively atmosphere around the bar area, with guests dressed in exquisite vintage outfits blending seamlessly with old-school bottles and a classic metal ice bucket. An event that has captured the essence of a bygone era and has now become history itself.
G-KAPW Hunting Percival Provost RAF XF603
This Aircraft Served with the Royal Air force from 1953 until 1965
Photo taken at Old Warden Shuttleworth Wings & Wheels Air Show 30th May 2026
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Thingvellir is one of Iceland’s most important historical and natural sites, located about 45 km northeast of Reykjavík. In 930 AD, it became the meeting place of the Alþingi, one of the world's oldest continuously existing parliaments, making Þingvellir a cornerstone of Icelandic history and national identity. The area is also famous for its unique geology, situated in a rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Today, Þingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the three stops on Iceland’s famous Golden Circle route. Visitors come to explore its dramatic landscapes, historic assembly sites, lava fields, waterfalls, and crystal-clear fissures.
Notable locations within Þingvellir
Almannagjá – the largest rift in the park and the historic route to the assembly grounds.
Lögberg – the "Law Rock," where laws were recited and speeches delivered during Alþingi gatherings.
Öxarárfoss – a picturesque waterfall surrounded by lava formations.
Silfra – a famous water-filled fissure known for exceptional underwater visibility.
Þingvallavatn – Iceland’s largest natural lake.
Thingvellir is one of Iceland’s most important historical and natural sites, located about 45 km northeast of Reykjavík. In 930 AD, it became the meeting place of the Alþingi, one of the world's oldest continuously existing parliaments, making Þingvellir a cornerstone of Icelandic history and national identity. The area is also famous for its unique geology, situated in a rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Today, Þingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the three stops on Iceland’s famous Golden Circle route. Visitors come to explore its dramatic landscapes, historic assembly sites, lava fields, waterfalls, and crystal-clear fissures.
Notable locations within Þingvellir
Almannagjá – the largest rift in the park and the historic route to the assembly grounds.
Lögberg – the "Law Rock," where laws were recited and speeches delivered during Alþingi gatherings.
Öxarárfoss – a picturesque waterfall surrounded by lava formations.
Silfra – a famous water-filled fissure known for exceptional underwater visibility.
Þingvallavatn – Iceland’s largest natural lake.
