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11 October 2025

The ruins of the Vatadage, a structure built to protect a small stupa, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on October 10, 2025.

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7 April 2025

A miniature Cham tower replica stands surrounded by tropical plants and trees at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 7, 2025. The structure reflects the architectural style of the ancient Champa civilization and serves as a cultural display within the public park.

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19 March 2025

A group of elderly men sits at a table in an open-air community space in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 19, 2025. The setting features a red banner with yellow Vietnamese text reading 'Civilization, Affection, Humanity'. In the background, a man plays ping pong against an unseen opponent. The scene reflects a typical Vietnamese communal gathering spot in a local clubhouse where people engage in social and recreational activities.

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13 May 2024

An aerial image is showing the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Gunung Padang, also known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' is sitting at the top of an extinct volcano and is considered a sacred site by locals. In 1998, Gunung Padang was declared a national cultural heritage site. The site dates back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC and is believed to have been built for worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

An aerial image is showing the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Gunung Padang, also known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' is sitting at the top of an extinct volcano and is considered a sacred site by locals. In 1998, Gunung Padang was declared a national cultural heritage site. The site dates back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC and is believed to have been built for worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

An aerial image is showing the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Gunung Padang, also known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' is sitting at the top of an extinct volcano and is considered a sacred site by locals. In 1998, Gunung Padang was declared a national cultural heritage site. The site dates back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC and is believed to have been built for worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

Archaeologists are exploring the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was designated as a national cultural heritage site. The site, dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, is thought to have been constructed for purposes of worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

Archaeologists are exploring the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was designated as a national cultural heritage site. The site, dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, is thought to have been constructed for purposes of worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

Archaeologists are exploring the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was designated as a national cultural heritage site. The site, dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, is thought to have been constructed for purposes of worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

Archaeologists are exploring the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was designated as a national cultural heritage site. The site, dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, is thought to have been constructed for purposes of worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

The Tapak Maung stone, which is shaped like a tiger's footprint, is being shown at the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Gunung Padang, also known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' is located at the top of an extinct volcano and is considered a sacred site by locals. In 1998, Gunung Padang was declared a national cultural heritage site. The site dates back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC and is believed to have been built for worship or astronomy.

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13 May 2024

People are visiting the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was declared a national cultural heritage site. Dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, the site is thought to have been constructed for worship or astronomical purposes.

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13 May 2024

People are visiting the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was declared a national cultural heritage site. Dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, the site is thought to have been constructed for worship or astronomical purposes.

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13 May 2024

People are visiting the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was declared a national cultural heritage site. Dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, the site is thought to have been constructed for worship or astronomical purposes.

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13 May 2024

People are visiting the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was declared a national cultural heritage site. Dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, the site is thought to have been constructed for worship or astronomical purposes.

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13 May 2024

People are visiting the Gunung Padang pyramid site in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on May 12, 2024. Known as the ''mountain of enlightenment,'' Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano and is revered as a sacred site by the local community. In 1998, it was declared a national cultural heritage site. Dating back to at least 5,000 - 6,000 years BC, the site is thought to have been constructed for worship or astronomical purposes.

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