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Friday, April 1, 2016

The deserted city Mandu by the Mughal period, once a center of the Indian Muslim state in the north of the country. It is located in the western part of Madhya Prades region settled.

Mandu in India is one of the most exotic places that represents today's travelers available. It is given for 400 years now, but it is well preserved. The landscapes of Mandu are unbelievable, well you can say unreal.

Mandu, which is the palaces, tombs, mosques and monuments is a real historical treasure.

Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace)

This palace is located between two artificial lakes. The name comes from the fact that Jahaz Mahal seems like a boat floating in water at the lakes.

Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace)

Image by Varun Shiv Kapur via Flickr

Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace)

By Bernard Gagnon (Own work) [ GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Jahaz Mahal, Mandu, India 3

Image by Jag Pee via Flickr

Baz Bahadur Palast

A palace in the 16th century by Baz Bahadur built. It is famous for the great courts of included large halls and high terraces. It is down Roompati pavilion away and can be seen from the pavilion.

Baz Bahadur Palace, Mandu, India

Image by Varun Shiv Kapur via Flickr

Dilli Gate

Dilli Gate used to be the main gateway to the Mandu Plateau.

 Dilli Gate, Mand, India

Image by Varun Shiv Kapur via Flickr

Jal Mahal (Water Palace)

The Water Palace in Mandu of Jahangir near the Munji built lake.

Jal Mahal (Water Palace)

Image by Varun Shiv Kapur via Flickr

Jami Masjid

Jami Masjid was inspired, built by the Great Mosque of Damascus. This structure is striking in both, simplicity and style, with a grand entrance and large courtyards.

Jami Masjid

Image by Varun Shiv Kapur via Flickr

Jami Masjid

Image by Varun Shiv Kapur via Flickr

Dai-ka-Mahal

This is a mausoleum, which were on a building under the room with five arches for pet owners.

Dai-ka-Mahal, Andu, India

Picture of Arian Zwegers via Flickr

Hoshang Shah grave

Hoshang Shah Tom is India first marble structure. It is one of the finest examples of Afghan architecture. It is unique in every way and includes wonderful proportioned dome, marble intricate latticework and porticoes squares and towers. It was a template for the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Hoshang Shah grave

Image by mafate69 via Flickr

Kapur Talao

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Kapur Talao

Image by Varun Shiv Kapur via Flickr

Roopmati pavilion

The main purpose of this structure in Mandu was a military observation post.

Roopmati pavilion

By Abhishek727Abhishek Mishra (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons

Roopmati pavilion

By Bernard Gagnon (Own work) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Rewa Kund

This is built to Rni Roompati pavilion a reservoir of Baz Bahadur for supplying water. It is located under the gazebo.

 Rewa Kund

By Bernard Gagnon (Own work) [GFDL or CC - BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Gada Shah House

Gada Shah House

Image by Jasvipul Chawla via Flickr

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Many people thought that this place is only set design of the film Indiana Jones. But this awesome place really exist. Petra is an ancient city, built in the red rocks of the desert in Jordan.

The most famous historical and archaeological city, and also the most visited tourist attraction in Jordan is the city of Petra. The town lies on the slope of Mount Hor, was founded in 312 BCE and is recognized for its architecture - processed stone blocks. The city of Petra is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, and the records of the city of UNESCO as "one of the most valuable cultural heritage of the cultural heritage of the people".

Below is described a selection. awesome photos of Petra that is gonna leave you without words and are gonna make you want to visit this great ancient city

 Petra Jordan ancient swarming city (1)

Image by Wojtek Ogrodowczyk via Flickr

Petra Jordan 2)

Image by Wojtek Ogrodowczyk via Flickr

 Petra Jordan (3)

Image by Wojtek Ogrodowczyk via Flickr

 Petra Jordan (4)

Image by Jason via Flickr

Petra is an abandoned ancient city in present-day Jordan. The hotel is situated on a mountain valley in the East observe Arab, in the overlapping routes to Gaza in the west, Bosra and Damascus in the north of Eilat Red Sea and the Persian Gulf on the other side of the desert. on 6 December 1985 Petra is added to the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Petra is one of the new seven wonders of the world.

 Petra, Jordan5)

Image by Jose Javier Martin Esparto via Flickr

 Petra, Jordan6)

Image by via Flickr Seetheholyland.net

The Monastery, Petra's largest monument, dates from the year 1 - Century BC and was dedicated in honor of the god Obodas. (this information is written on the ruins of the monastery).

 Petra, Jordan7)

Image by Charles Roffey via Flickr

 Petra, Jordan8)

Image by Eric Montfort via Flickr

 Petra, Jordan (9)

Image by Jim via Flickr