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5 hours ago · In the ruins of the Qing and Tsarist empires, to whatever uneven degree these had been felt in local administrative units, Buddhist frames of references, institutions, and technologies of self- and community formation were central in the reimagination of Mongol and Siberian communities.
1 day ago · The Fall of Alexandria: From Great City to Ruins. Alexandria, once a vibrant hub of knowledge and culture, stands today as a testament to the impermanence of empires. This ancient city, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, rose to become a beacon of intellectual brilliance, attracting scholars and thinkers from across the known world.
5 hours ago · The museum features ruins of a dam and a wharf dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Visitors can find bricks engraved with "Huai'an Zhou" (Huai'an City) in the walls of the ruins.
5 hours ago · Nalanda was established by emperor Kumaragupta I of the Gupta Empire around 427 AD, and was supported by numerous Indian and Javanese patrons – both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. Nalanda continued to thrive with the support of the rulers of the Pala Empire (r. 750–1161 CE).
What if kuvira got brainwashed in ruins of the empire of legend of Korra. : r/kuvira. r/kuvira. r/kuvira. • 6 min. ago.
5 hours ago · Machu Picchu, outside of Cusco, Peru, was the religious center of the Incan empire and, today, it is the most visited site in South America. It was built in the 15th century, abandoned during the conquest of the Spaniards in the region (although the Spaniards never found the site), and rediscovered in 1911 by some local people who then notified Hiram Bingham, an American explorer.
1 day ago · The Viking raid on Lindisfarne Monastery in 793 marked a significant event in the history of England. Located on the east coast of Northumbria, Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, was a crucial center for Christianity, learning, and agriculture. The monastery was founded in the mid-7th century by an Irish monk named Aiden, and it housed the ...
