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28 September 2021

Chinese man demonstrates traditional Chinese calligraphy during Chinese New Year celebration in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on February 10, 2008.

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28 September 2021

Chinese student demonstrates traditional Chinese calligraphy in Ontario, Canada, on August 01, 2009.

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6 August 2021

Entrance to Vasuki Cave located deep in the rock cliff side along the Bagmati River at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, Nepal, December 05, 2011. Vasuki cave is used by sadhus (Hindu holy men) for the practices of Pashupat yoga and meditation. It is a spiritual holy place used for reflection and to strengthen the connection between man and God. The complex at Pashupatinath is the holiest Hindu site in Nepal.

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7 July 2021

Newly renovated Museum subway station with replicas of various ancient relics in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 2009.

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7 July 2021

Newly renovated Museum subway station with replicas of various ancient relics in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 2009.

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7 July 2021

A man walks past a replica of an ancient relic in Toronto's newly renovated Museum subway station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 2009.

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25 June 2021

The complex of religions in Old Cairo brings together in one area the houses of worship of the three religions, Islamic, Coptic and Judaic. The history of the area dates back to the ancient Pharaonic era, then the Roman fortress known as "Babylon Castle" It was built because of the strategic importance of the site, until the entry of the leader Amr ibn al-Aas to Egypt, who established the city of Fustat and its mosque known as the Old Mosque. There are several churches, the Church of St. Abi Serga, the Church of St. George, the Church of St. Barbara, the Church of St. Abi Sefein, the Church of St. Tadrash El Shatby, and the Church of Archangel Michael.On June 24, 2021 in Cairo, Egypt.

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18 May 2021

Historical entry gate to the strict reserve (UNESCO World heritage) is seen in Bialowieza National Park, Poland on 1 May 2021

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10 May 2021

Colourful figures of Hindu deities adorn the gopura tower of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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10 May 2021

Colourful figures of Hindu deities adorn the gopura tower of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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10 May 2021

Colourful figures of Hindu deities adorn the gopura tower of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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10 May 2021

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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10 May 2021

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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10 May 2021

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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10 May 2021

Stone figures at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple complex (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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10 May 2021

Colourful figures of Hindu deities adorn the gopura tower of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the center of the ancient temple city of Madurai mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature, with the goddess temple mentioned in 6th-century-CE texts. Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storied gopura (tower) at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

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