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Masada, Judaean Desert, Israel: Masada is an ancient fortification in southern Israel, situated on top of an isolated rock plateau, akin to a mesa. It is located on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea 20 km east of Arad. Herod the Great built two palaces for himself on the mountain and fortified Masada between 37 and 31 BC. According to Josephus, the siege of Masada by Roman troops from 72 to 73 AD, at the end of the First Jewish–Roman War, ended in the mass suicide of the 960 Sicarii rebels who were hiding there. Wikipedia

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Everest base camps, Khumjung, Nepal: There are two base camps on Mount Everest, on opposite sides of the mountains: South Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 metres, while North Base Camp is in Tibet at 5,150 metres. The base camps are rudimentary campsites at the base of Mount Everest that are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent. They are also visited by hikers. South Base Camp is used when climbing via the southeast ridge, while North Base Camp is used when climbing via the northeast ridge. Wikipedia

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Sendagaya, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan: Sendagaya is an area within Shibuya ward, one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo. Sendagaya is nestled in an urban green area in Shibuya ward between Shinjuku ward and Shinjuku Gyo-en (Shinjuku Imperial Gardens) to the north (an area in Sendagaya, 6-chōme, is actually located within the gardens)… Many important cultural and sporting venues are located in and around Sendagaya.. JR Sendagaya Station on the Chūō-Sōbu Line is the neighborhood's main station. Yoyogi Station (JR Yamanote Line and Chūō-Sobu) and Shinanomachi Station are the JR Chūō-Sobu Line stations on either side of Sendagaya. Wikipedia

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Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Petronas Towers also known as the Petronas Twin Towers and colloquially the KLCC Twin Towers, are an interlinked pair of 88-storey supertall skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, standing at 451.9 metres. From 1996 to 2004, they were the tallest buildings in the world until they were surpassed by the Taipei 101 building. Wikipedia

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Ashar Valley, al-Ula, Saudi Arabia: Nestled in the heart of AlUla, Ashar Valley is a remarkable national park that showcases the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia. This idyllic location is characterized by its stunning rock formations, verdant landscapes, and serene atmosphere, making it a perfect escape for those looking to immerse themselves in nature.. AlUla is an ancient Arabian oasis city located in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia. Wikipedia

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Achaemenid Empire, Persia, Now Iran: Cyrus II of Persia commonly known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire… The Achaemenid Empire or Achaemenian Empire, also known as the Persian Empire or First Persian Empire was an Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid dynasty in 550 BC. Based in modern-day Iran, it was the largest empire by that point in history, spanning a total of 5.5 million square kilometres. The empire spanned from the Balkans and Egypt in the west, most of West Asia, the majority of Central Asia to the northeast, and the Indus Valley to the southeast. Wikipedia

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Suzume Odori, Sparrow Folk dance, Japan: There are a wide variety of folk dances in Japan. An example of a Japanese folk dance is the sparrow dance (suzume odori), a dance based upon the fluttering movements of the Eurasian tree sparrow. It was first performed and improvised by stonemasons who were constructing Sendai Castle for the daimyō Date Masamune. The emblem of the Date clan incorporates two tree sparrows. The sparrow dance is now performed yearly in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture at the Aoba festival in mid-May. School children in Miyagi prefecture learn and perform the sparrow dance, especially during the Obon Festival. Wikipedia

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Babylon, Ancient city, Iraq: The city of Babylon appears in both Hebrew and Christian scriptures.. The oldest recorded civilization in the world is the Mesopotamia civilization.. Babylon was an ancient city located on the lower Euphrates river in southern Mesopotamia, within modern-day Hillah, Iraq, about 85 kilometres south of modern day Baghdad. Babylon functioned as the main cultural and political centre of the Akkadian-speaking region of Babylonia. Its rulers established two important empires in antiquity, the 19th–16th century BC Old Babylonian Empire, and the 7th–6th century BC Neo-Babylonian Empire. Wikipedia

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Jesus Buntu Burake, Makale, Indonesia: Jesus Buntu Burake is a Roman Catholic statue of Jesus Christ at Makale in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is one of the tallest statues of Jesus Christ in the world, at 40 m. It stands on the top of Buntu Burake hill about 1.700 metres above sea level. Jesus Buntu Burake also has a glass bridge. Wikipedia

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Petra, Jordan: Petra is an historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. The city is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wikipedia

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Chongdugou Falls, Luoyang, China: Chongdugou Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Tantou Town, Luanchuan County, Henan Province, is a comprehensive tourist attraction that integrates natural scenery, folk culture and is deeply loved by tourists‌. The scenic area has dense bamboo forests and many springs. The clear springs converge into rivers and waterfalls, which is in sharp contrast to the mountains and rivers in the north... Luoyang is a city located in the confluence area of the Luo River and the Yellow River in the west of Henan province, China. Wikipedia

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Scuba Diving, Maldives: With clear blue water, white sand beaches, and great visibility, scuba diving in the Maldives is an unforgettable experience in an idyllic paradise. During a diving trip to the Maldives, you may see manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, soft & hard corals and much more. The archipelago is also known for its great assortment of dive resorts. .. The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is a country and archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. Wikipedia

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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei: Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is one of the country’s two masjid negara or national mosques, as well as a national landmark. Wikipedia  

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Kuwait Towers, Kuwait City, Kuwait: The Kuwait Towers are a group of three thin towers in Kuwait City, standing on a promontory into the Persian Gulf. They were the sixth, and last, group in the larger Kuwait Water Towers system of 34 towers, and were built in a style considerably different from the other five groups. Wikipedia

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Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo, Japan: The Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing northern Tokyo Bay between Shibaura Pier and the Odaiba waterfront development in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is named Tōkyō Kō Renrakukyō as the official name in Japanese. Wikipedia

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Burj Khalifa, Dubai: The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s tallest structure.  It is the world’s tallest structure. With a total height of 829.8 m. Wikipedia

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country’s largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for daily Islamic prayers. There is a smaller replica of this mosque in Surakarta, a city in Indonesia. Wikipedia