In 1840, a pioneer tea garden was established on the slopes of the hills in Chittagong. Then in 1855, the Assam indigenous tea plant was established in Chandghani Hills of Sylhet. First commercial tea garden was established in 1857 at Mulnichera in . . . — — Map (db m199118) HM
The original construction here was the Hall of the Great Buddha of the Temple of Immense Gratitude and Longevity in the Garden of Clear Ripples. It was burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860 and reconstructed on its original site in . . . — — Map (db m53920) HM
In 1986, inspired by the famous scientist Dr. Tsung-Dao Lee’s theory of Relativistic Heavy Ion Collision, the famous Chinese painter, Professor Li Keran created an ink painting masterpiece “Nuclei as Heavy as Bulls, Through Collision Generate . . . — — Map (db m38772) HM
Built in 1886, the hall was a lounge for princes, patriarchs and cabinet ministers when in the Summer Palace to celebrate Empress Dowager Cixi's birthdays. The cultural relics on display here are birthday presents from the princes, patriarchs and . . . — — Map (db m53944) HM
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Jiang Zhongzhen in the Southern Song Dynasty won the Kuiwei Zhuangyuan (title conferred on the one who came first in the highest imperial examination) in the 16th year of Emperor Ningzong of Song Dynasty . . . — — Map (db m246065) HM
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Scenic Area of Huishan Ancient Town covers an area of 3.5 square kilometers, exhibiting more than 200 scenic sites. It has been listed as a national key park as well as National Park and Scenic Site of . . . — — Map (db m246061) HM
The Fort Aguada built in 1612, comprises a lower fort with bastions all around and an upper fort. it skirts the seashore and ascends summit of the bare rocky uplands called Aguada Point. The upper fort was built as a vantage point to serve as a . . . — — Map (db m216887) HM
In 1510, Affonso de Albuquerque conquered the city of Goa (Old Goa) with its natural harbours
and navigable rivers by driving away the forces of Ismall Adilshah [1510-1534] Sultan of Bijapur. After their firm establishment in Goa, the Portuguese . . . — — Map (db m216919) HM
Historical records suggest that this site of the temple of Saptakoteshwar located of Noroa in Diwar existed during the Kadamba period (10th-14th Century C.). This deity was the family deity of the Kadamba rulers. The rock cut tank of this temple was . . . — — Map (db m217002) HM
This forty six mtrs high colossal four
storeyed tower was meant to serve as a belfry and
formed part of the facade of the Church of St. Augustine which was facing west. There were eight
richly adorned chapels and four altars, and a convent with . . . — — Map (db m220739) HM
Jews have been part of India's mercantile heritage for over 2,000 years.
Recently discovered 12th-century documentary evidence from the historical Cairo, Egyptian Synagogue, confirmed the centrality of the Port of Bharuch to Jewish . . . — — Map (db m293360) HM
"Railway Board Building," a unique building of its time, was built in 1896-97 by M/S Richardson and Cruddas, a Bombay based firm, at a very just sum of Rs. 4,08,476/-only. This building replaced the site of old residences known as "Herbert House" . . . — — Map (db m243135) HM
“…A glorious chapter of unbroken love and affection on the one hand, and deep devotion and loyalty on the other, between the Maharajas of Cochin and their Jewish subjects.... The memory of your early association with this country has always been . . . — — Map (db m265817) HM
To the Glory of God and in Memory of Lieut: Col: J.J.P. Quinn, I.R. Maj: A.P. Atal, I.M.S. Maj: J.N. Black, Somerset Light Infantry. Capt: B.V. Falls, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Capt: W.A. Gover Capt: I.F. Mackay, Gordon Highlanders. Capt: E.G . . . — — Map (db m138465) WM
Paradesi Synagogue Stabilisation and Conservation of the Clock Tower
A project of World Monuments Fund Jewish Heritage Program In partnership with the
Jewish Community of Cochin and the National Culture Fund The World Monuments Fund (WMF) . . . — — Map (db m137909) HM
“Dharma is our family Deity."
"We do not have a tradition
of abandoning those who are under our protection,"
Gold Torah crown gifted to the Paradesi Synagogue, Kochi
The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the . . . — — Map (db m292620) HM
This is one of the finest monasteries (35.7 X 27.6 m) of its
kind and no other monastery at Ajanta has been so handsomely
ornamented. The Mahayana monastery consists of an open
courtyard, verandah, a hypostylar hall, sanctum with an
antechamber . . . — — Map (db m144465) HM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus building has been
inscribed upon the world heritage list of the convention
concerning the protection of the world culture and natural
heritage inscription on this list conforms the exceptional
universal value . . . — — Map (db m144418) HM
Diwan-i-Khas also known as 'Shah Mahal' was the
Hall of Private Audience used by the Emperor
for receiving selected courtiers and visitors.
It consists of a rectangular central chamber,
surrounded by series of arches rising from piers.
The . . . — — Map (db m144850) HM
The Naubat or Naggar Khana (Drum House)
stands at the entrance to the palatial complex.
In its days of glory, musicians from the Naubat
Khana announced the arrival of the Emperor or
other prominent dignitaries at the court of the
public . . . — — Map (db m144852) HM
In the courtyard of the Quwwat-Ul-Islam mosque this famous iron pillar is situated, which bears a Sanskrit inscription in Gupta Period Brahmi script, palaeographically assignable to the Fourth Century, a date
wnich is also confirmed by the peculiar . . . — — Map (db m144953) HM
One of the attractions of
the Amber Palace is the
Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private
Audience. Constructed during the period
of Mirza Raja Jai Singh (1621-67 A.D.), it
was for this reason also called Jai Mandir and
because of the beautiful . . . — — Map (db m144910) HM
The Rathore kings of Marwar are Rajputs, a term that
denotes their status as the descendants of Kshatriyas,
the traditional Hindu warrior caste. Within Rajputs, the
Rathores are a clan of Suryavanshi Rajputs who claim
descent from the Sun . . . — — Map (db m144911) HM
Swami Shrihariprasad of the Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation embodies the dedication of his ancestors, the Paliam family of Chendamangalam, to the cause of reconciliation and peace between all communities. He has strengthened the centuries-old friendship . . . — — Map (db m293896) HM
The Taj Mahal a marvel on marble was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
in commemoration of his favourite wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan
married Arjumand Bano Bagum (Mumtaz Mahal), grand daughter of I'timad-Ud-
Daula, the Wazir of . . . — — Map (db m144748) HM
Bangunan Cagar Budaya
Toko Merah
Dibangun pada tahun 1730
oleh
Gustaaf Willem Baron van Imhoff
Gubernur Jenderal V.O C.
1743–1750
Dilindungi berdasarkan:
1. Undang-Undang R.I.Nomor 5, Tahun 1992
2. Surat Keputusan . . . — — Map (db m310678) HM
Jalan Pintu Besar Utara dahulu bernama Nieuwpoortstraat, setelah kemerdekaan berubah nama menjadi Jalan Pintu Besar Utara. Jalan ini pernah menjadi jalur Trem Batavia yang melintas dari selatan menuju utara Jakarta dan sebaliknya. . . . — — Map (db m310599) HM
SK Gubernur DKI Jakarta No. 475 tahun 1993
Bangunan Cagar Budaya
Museum Sejarah Jakarta
Bangunan bekas Balaikota Batavia yang didirikan tahun 1626 dan mengalami
renovasi pada tahun 1706-1710.
(English . . . — — Map (db m310685) HM
Balai Seni Rupa
Gedung ini dibangun sebagai lembaga peradilan Belanda atau Raad van Justitie pada tanggal 21 Januari 1870. Pada masa pendudukan Jepang dan perjuangan kemerdekaan Indonesia dipergunakan sebagai asrama militer. Kemudian . . . — — Map (db m310680) HM
Lapangan Fatahillah
Fatahillah Square
Lapangan ini dahulu disebut stadhuisplein, merupakan alun-alun kota yang tak terpisahkan dengan Stadhuis (Balai Kota Batavia). Sebagai ruang publik, berbagai aktivitas . . . — — Map (db m310600) HM
Gereja Kathedral
Gereja bergaya Neo Gotik ini dibangun oleh arsitek bernama Ir. M.J. Hulswit. Keunikan Gereja Katedral tampak pada menara kembar dengan desain rangka besi dan ornamen yang unik, daun pintu yang menjulang tinggi dan . . . — — Map (db m310601) HM
Archaeological excavations at Tel Afeq have exposed layers of occupation dating from the Chalcolithic period (the fourth millennium B.C.E.) until the 20th century C.E. Strategically situated on the "Afeq Pass", a bottleneck between the headwaters . . . — — Map (db m64309) HM
Commemoration of the UN Resolution of November 29, 1947.
A joint venture of the World Zionist Organization, and the City of Netanya
Initiative and funding: Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation
Right Marker
Design and . . . — — Map (db m212184) HM
John Henry Patterson was born in Ireland on November 10, 1876. He was an Irish Protestant who had a thorough knowledge of the Bible, and was sympathetic to the Jewish people in biblical times and to the Zionist idea.
He served in the British . . . — — Map (db m134674) HM
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With deep appreciation for the Women of the IDF and heartfelt recognition of their bravery and dedication
"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore . . . — — Map (db m278055) HM
This is the most complete of the six Late Bronze Age (Canaanite), 1550-1200 B.C.E. palaces excavated at Afeq. The ground floor is preserved in its entirety, while the stairway testifies to the existence of the now-destroyed upper storeys. . . . — — Map (db m64406) HM
A remnant of the main street of the Roman city of Antipatris. "Cardo" is the name for the main north-south street of a Roman-era city. Shops lined the Cardo, and at its center it was connected to the Forum, the city's central square. Grooves can be . . . — — Map (db m64445) HM
"If tears could build a highway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again."
Donated by the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. 27 July 2024 — — Map (db m303643) HM
On this site, in the 12th-13th century, towered the fortress of the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of Saint John (the "Hospitallers") who were based in Akko (Acre) until the Muslim conquest of the city in 1291. Over the ruins of the fortress, . . . — — Map (db m65456) HM
On their way to Jerusalem in 1099, the Crusaders killed the Jewish 'infidels' and destroyed many communities, among which were in the communities of Speyer, Worms and Magenza. In memory of those who perished the prayer "Merciful Father" was . . . — — Map (db m65446) HM
At the heart of this site is the Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh, the final resting place of the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, regarded by Bahá’ís as the most holy spot on earth. Next to the Shrine stands the Mansion where Bahá’u’lláh resided from the summer . . . — — Map (db m79276) HM
This garden presents a collection of architectural artifacts discovered during the excavation of Caesarea, or found by chance.
The source of much of present day knowledge of the styles and building methods of the classical world of Greece . . . — — Map (db m64466) HM
Welcome!
Caesarea was first founded in the Persian period (the fourth century BCE), but became famous thanks to the great harbor city built here by King Herod about 2,000 years ago. Alongside the harbor Herod built a palace, a theater, a . . . — — Map (db m235602) HM
In the Classical World, Planning and Aesthetics principles were clear and unambiguous. The Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders were elaborated by the Greeks and later, adopted by the Romans, with some variations. Each order bears its own rules and . . . — — Map (db m64499) HM
"(Po)ntius Pilatus, the prefect of Judaea, (erected) a (building dedicated) to (the emperor) Tiberius".
Replica. The original inscription, found in secondary use during the excavations of the theater, is on display at the . . . — — Map (db m65173) HM
Herod's theater, built between 22-10 B.C., was the first of its kind in Israel. Throughout the Roman and Byzantine periods the building underwent several alterations. Sometime during the 3rd or 4th c. A.D., the orchestra was converted into a . . . — — Map (db m235600) HM
"For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die; but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar. Then Festus, when he had . . . — — Map (db m64534) HM
"Herod built (…) on the south quarter, behind the port, an amphitheater also capable of holding a vast number of men and conveniently situated for a prospect to the sea" Josephus
This hippodrome (circus* in Latin), built in 10/9 B.C. by King Herod for the inauguration of the city, held horse - and chariot - races, athletics, gladiatorial combat and hunting games. Before falling into disuse at the end of the Roman period, . . . — — Map (db m136047) HM
Most of Caesarea's statues were found headless. Roman statuary, which represented emperors(?), deities or local dignitaries, remained part of the urban ornament of the Byzantine city, and was sometimes displayed in Christian contexts alongside . . . — — Map (db m235598) HM
Sarcophagi (coffins in Greek) made of stone (granite, marble, limestone) lead or wood were widely used among different people including Jews, throughout the Greco-Roman world. Sarcophagus means "flesh eater".
Stone coffins were made out of two . . . — — Map (db m64501) HM
This Sarcophagus lid is decorated at both ends by mythological Gorgon heads in relief.
Marble
The Late Roman period (2nd - 3rd centuries CE) — — Map (db m136545) HM
The building was renovated and modified several times in the 1st and 2nd c. A.D. In its final stage, the arena was shortened and the southern section of the building was converted into an oval amphitheater for gladiatorial combats and hunting games. . . . — — Map (db m222080) HM
The nymphaeum was the public fountain that stood at the center of ancient Caesarea as one of the city's main monuments, and was situated at the intersection where the city's main street meets the Herodian port.
The nymphaeum had a decorative . . . — — Map (db m136550) HM
The chariot races thrilled the crowds. The counterclockwise seven-lap race commenced at the starting gates (carceres) (1) and ended at a finishing line situated in front of the dignitaries' tribune (2). At each end of the axial rib . . . — — Map (db m64537) HM
From the starting gates (carceres), chariots dashed counterclockwise on a seven-lap race whose finishing line was situated in front of the officials' tribune. The sharp curve at the turning posts (meta prima and meta secunda), . . . — — Map (db m136054) HM
This bathhouse is the only important remain of the private wing of the Byzantine governor's palace, almost entirely destroyed by the construction of the medieval fortifications. — — Map (db m136543) HM
The construction of the harbor was a far reaching enterprise, involving artificial islands built in the open sea and serving as bases for piers and breakwaters. Apparently, the raw materials and technology came with the Roman engineers sent by . . . — — Map (db m136547) HM
A refined palace with a swimming pool, once stood here. The sand only preserved its eastern wing, comprising a grand (dining?) complex: a central hall (Triclinium?) flanked by two small rooms on each side, all richly decorated, and provided with . . . — — Map (db m136035) HM
These four long, parallel vaults, opening onto the west through a portico, first served as substructures of the Roman financial procurator's palace. In a later stage, a large ornamented hall was added in front of the vaults converted into . . . — — Map (db m136542) HM
The edifice consists of two main units: the Lower Palace comprising the private wing, and the Upper Palace, housing the public wing. The latter, built around a large peristyle courtyard, was associated with the ruler's judicial and . . . — — Map (db m64517) HM
Some sixty lead scroll fragments dating to the 4th. c. A.D., probably execrations tablets and binding spells, were recovered from this well, where they had been intentionally thrown as a magical practice. In his address on the dedication of the . . . — — Map (db m64532) HM
The only remnants left from the Theater of Caesarea are rows of seats, the orchestra, the stage and the scene-frons which is an ornamental wall behind the stage. How did it look like? Comparisons show that it might resemble the facade of a two or . . . — — Map (db m64498) HM
The gable, cornice, frieze and architrave are some of the architectural elements that were typical of the facades and other monumental structures. The ornamentation of these buildings changed according to the adopted style.
In the Roman . . . — — Map (db m65175) HM
On this site of what was once a Phoenician town, Stratos Tower, King Herod (37-4 BCE) built a resplendent city and named it Caesarea in honor of his patron, Augustus Caesar. Its inhabitants – Romans, Samaritan, and Jews – enjoyed the pleasures of . . . — — Map (db m146243) HM
Caesarea in the Middle Ages
In the course of the 7th century, Caesarea's population started to decrease. Large areas of the city were abandoned, and were used only as burial grounds and as a source of building stones. The perimeter . . . — — Map (db m164466) HM
Caesarea was founded by King Herod in the late 1st century BCE as a port city and the maritime gateway to his kingdom. Its name reflected its character: a typical Roman city, offering entertainment and pleasures, food and amusements. The . . . — — Map (db m164467) HM
During the Roman and Byzantine periods (the 1st to 7th centuries CE), the cities of Palestine were adorned with columned streets, plazas, temples, churches, entertainment buildings and bathhouses that were erected in the best classical . . . — — Map (db m164468) HM
This cornice was part of the roofing system (entablature) of a monumental building. It was adorned on both sides with geometric and floral motifs using the Corinthian order, the prevailing architectural-artistic style in Asia Minor in the . . . — — Map (db m164790) HM
The Palace was erected in several stages and underwent various alterations. At the end of the Roman period, the role of the whole area changed. The Upper Palace was partitioned into private swellings, before being abandoned at the end of . . . — — Map (db m221503) HM
A sarcophagus adored with garlands, whose carving was not complete. The broken part at its upper end indicates that the sarcophagus had been looted in antiquity. Inscribed on its lid is a funerary inscription, saying that Alypis, husband . . . — — Map (db m164793) HM
Inscribed Stones
In Caesarea, the streets, the public buildings and the burial tombs were all decorated with dedication inscriptions. During the first three-hundred years of the first millennium CE, Latin was the most used language . . . — — Map (db m164792) HM
In the early 2nd c. A.D., one vault was converted into a "Mithraeum". The contrast between the dark vault and the shaft of sunlight reaching directly the altar from the opening in the ceiling, played a role in the cult of Mithras, known . . . — — Map (db m164813) HM
The Praetorium was the symbol of power and control. Offices as well as police and guard rooms were located at the eastern side of the Upper Palace. Within sight of the hippodrome and the theater, the palace subtly reminded the crowds of . . . — — Map (db m166810) HM
These are the remains of a public bathhouse that stood close to the harbor pier. It was a service provided for seafarers, along with port facilities like trading posts, repairs, storage and maintenance.
Water was piped into the hot . . . — — Map (db m164808) HM
A very large sarcophagus simply decorated. It has a gabled lid, with two trapezoidal or triangular “handles” protruding at both ends, adorned with rosettes in relief. Marble – The Late Roman period (2nd – 3rd . . . — — Map (db m164805) HM
One of the vaults of this two-story twin building abutting the Byzantine governor's palace served in its last stage as a tavern. The vaults served either as warehouses, corridors or substructures for the upper story. . . . — — Map (db m166213) HM
In the Byzantine period - fourth to seventh centuries C.E. - Caesarea's population grew. The city expanded, and public buildings were erected on the remains of the hippodrome constructed by King Herod. Opposite, one can see remains of a . . . — — Map (db m166214) HM
For seafarers entering the harbor of Caesarea, their first encounter with the vibrant city was the splendid temple dedicated to Caesar Augustus and the goddess Roma, soaring above a massive platform supported by impressive vaults.
Over . . . — — Map (db m164810) HM
The S.S. Exodus was an American Aliyah Bet ship crewed by American volunteers together with Haganah operatives from pre-state Israel. Her mission was to rescue Holocaust survivors trapped in Europe after the murder of 6 million Jews, bringing . . . — — Map (db m134635) HM
The establishment of the German Colony in 1869 is a milestone in the history of Haifa's development. In the middle of a sparsely populated and largely barren land, laboring under deficient rule, hundreds of German settlers characterized by great . . . — — Map (db m79275) HM
On 21 March 1909 the mortal remains of the Báb, one of the Central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith, were interred in the Shrine that is the focal point of these gardens. Martyred in Iran in 1850, the Báb had devoted Himself to preparing the way for . . . — — Map (db m79010) HM
(Hebrew not transcribed)"Saul and Jonathan...they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions"...(Samuel 2, 1:23)
The Jewish people have lived here for over 3,000 years.
Donated by the Jewish American . . . — — Map (db m240258) HM
Raoul Wallenberg, a "Righteous Among the Nations", lived in this building in 1936, while working in the Holland Bank office in Haifa's lower downtown area.
In 1944, he was sent by the Swedish government as a diplomat to Hungary and . . . — — Map (db m115458) HM
A public grain silo from the time of King Jeroboam II (8th century BCE). The silo had a capacity of 450 cubic meters. Straw found between the stones attests to the function of the installation. — — Map (db m65196) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
The deep section dug by the University of Chicago Expedition (1925-1939) provides a unique glimpse into the nearly thirty settlements built one on top of the other at the site. Due to the unique . . . — — Map (db m64908) HM
The city of Megiddo played a prominent role in the history of the ancient Near East. Strategically located at the mouth of the Nahal Iron Pass, Megiddo controlled access to the road that linked Egypt with Mesopotamia and Anatolia - the most . . . — — Map (db m64782) HM
The first excavations at Tel Megiddo were directed by Gottlieb Schumacher on behalf of the Deutscher Palastina-Verein, between 1903 and 1905. After excavating the Tempelburg ('temple-fortress') in the eastern section of the mound, . . . — — Map (db m65019) HM
The biblical tels of Megiddo, Hazor and Beer Sheba were inscribed in 2005 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as World Heritage Sites with outstanding universal value. They are fitting representatives of . . . — — Map (db m64811) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
The Late Bronze period (1550-1150 B.C.) is marked by Egyptian rule of Canaan. At that time, Megiddo was one of the country's major city-states and its king a loyal vassal of the Egyptian pharaoh. . . . — — Map (db m64821) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
Megiddo became an Israelite city sometime between the 10th and 9th centuries B.C., and functioned as an administrative center for he fertile Jezreel Valley. Some time later, a massive wall (1) and a . . . — — Map (db m64882) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
The foundations of this palace, first investigated by Y. Yadin in 1960, are presently being excavated by 'The Megiddo Expedition'. The edifice was apparently laid out as a bit hilani (North . . . — — Map (db m64898) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
Architectural complexes dating from the same period (9th or 8th c. B.C.) and of similar design were found near the northern and southern edges of the mound. Through the years they variously . . . — — Map (db m64889) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
This area served as a focus of worship for over two thousand years, from the Early Bronze through the Iron I periods. The University of Chicago excavation section a series of temples (1, 3-5) built . . . — — Map (db m64985) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
An elaborate ashlar-built palace (1) stood near the southern edge of the mound. A monumental entrance (2) - the only visible remains still standing - led to the courtyard (3). Like the northern . . . — — Map (db m65198) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
The southern stables' five units could accommodate 150 horses. As in the northern complex, each unit consists of a rectangular building divided into three sections by two rows of alternating pillars . . . — — Map (db m65204) HM
[Text on the Left Side of the Marker]:
The problem of supplying water to large cities, a serious issue even in times of peace, could become acute in times of siege. Megiddo's main water source was located at the foot of the mound, beyond . . . — — Map (db m65215) HM
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