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The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx by Carl Werner

Arrangement of former mining equipment, St. Ninians Open-Cast Mine, near Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland. October 2025.

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A Bronze Age deer stone in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. Birder for scale (image from Facebook).

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The Tashkent Metro is one of the most impressive and unique transport systems in Central Asia. Opened in 1977, it was the first metro system in the region and remains famous for its beautifully designed stations, each decorated with its own artistic theme. Many stations feature Uzbek motifs, mosaics, marble, and ornate lighting, giving the metro an almost museum-like atmosphere.The network is clean, efficient, and affordable, serving as a major transport artery across Uzbekistan’s capital. Today, the metro continues to expand with new lines and modern trains, blending Soviet-era architecture with contemporary urban development.