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Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)
Located on the east bank of the Jordan River, 9 km north of the Dead Sea, this archaeological site consists of two distinct areas: Tell Al-Kharrar, also known as Jabal Mar-Elias (Mount Elijah), and the area of the Church of St. John the Baptist by the river. The site is located in a pristine natural environment and is believed to be the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. It has Roman and Byzantine remains, including churches and chapels, monasteries, caves used by hermits and a baptismal pool, which testify to the religious character of the site. The site is a place of pilgrimage for Christians.
Monastery of Saint Hilarion / Tel Um Amer
<p>The Monastery of Saint Hilarion / Tell Umm Amer is located in the coastal dunes of Nusayret. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the Middle East, dating back to the 4th century AD. It was founded by Saint Hilarion and gradually developed from a place for hermit monks to a collective monastic community, becoming the first monastic community in the "Holy Land" and laying the foundation for the spread of monastic customs in the local area. The monastery is located at the intersection of many trade and transportation routes in the Asian and African continents. Its superior geographical location makes it a hub for religious, cultural and economic exchanges, and an example of the thriving desert monastic centers in the Byzantine period. </p>
Ancient City of Aleppo
Located at the intersection of multiple trade routes since the 2nd millennium BC, Aleppo has been ruled by the Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamluks and Ottomans. The 13th-century citadel, 12th-century Great Mosque and various 17th-century madrasas, palaces, caravanserais and hammams all form part of the city’s cohesive, unique urban fabric, but it is now threatened by overpopulation.
Historic Centre of Bukhara
Bukhara is located on the Silk Road and has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is the best-preserved medieval city in Central Asia, with the urban structure largely intact. Monuments of particular interest include the famous Tomb of Ismail Samani, a masterpiece of 10th-century Muslim architecture, and a large number of 17th-century madrasas.
Itchan Kala
Ichan Kala is the inner city of the old Khiva oasis (protected by a brick wall about 10 meters high), and was the last resting place for caravans before crossing the desert to Iran. Although few very ancient remains now remain, it is a coherent and well-preserved Central Asian Muslim architecture in a unique style. There are several outstanding buildings here, such as the Juma Mosque, mausoleums and madrasas, as well as two magnificent palaces built by the Alaquli Khan in the early 19th century.
Churches of Moldavia
These eight churches in northern Moldavia were built between the late 15th and 16th centuries and their facades are covered with frescoes, masterpieces of Byzantine art. The frescoes are authentic and exceptionally well preserved. Far from being mere wall decorations, the frescoes systematically covered all facades and represented a complete cycle of religious themes. Their unique compositions, elegant figures and harmonious colors blend perfectly with the surrounding countryside. The Sucevita Monastery Church, whose interior and exterior walls are entirely decorated with 16th-century frescoes, is the only church to feature the Staircase of St. John Climacus.
Dazu Rock Carvings
The steep hillsides of the Dazu area contain a series of rock carvings dating from the 9th to the 13th century. These carvings are notable not only for their beauty but also for the variety of themes (both secular and religious) that reflect the daily lives of the Chinese people at the time. They are outstanding evidence of the harmonious integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
The Jesuit Quarter of Córdoba is the heart of the former Jesuit Province of Paraguay and contains the core buildings of the Jesuit system: the University, the Jesuit Church and Residence, and the College. In addition to five haciendas, or agricultural estates, there are religious and secular buildings that illustrate a religious, social and economic experiment that was unique in the world for more than 150 years in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Botou Mosque
Botou Mosque covers an area of 11,200 square meters, with nearly 200 houses and a construction area of 2,919.78 square meters. Botou Mosque is the main place for normal ethnic and religious activities of the Hui Muslim people in Botou, and it is also a window for Botou City's foreign cultural exchanges. Especially since the 2004 TV series "National Hero Ma Benzhai" was filmed in Botou Mosque, it reproduced the growth experience of the martyr Ma Benzhai in Botou Mosque during his youth, and also reproduced the battle process of Ma Benzhai using this place as his main base. Botou Mosque sits west and faces east. The main gate is three rooms wide and ten meters high. It has a single-eaved hip roof, an ancient shed, a glazed tile roof, red doors and copper decorations, and the door is inscribed with "Hua Zhao Wuji" in regular script, and "Mosque" is hung in black and gold above. There is a side door on each side, followed by blue bricks and tiles, carved walls, and the facade is quite imposing. Botou Mosque is located at the southern end of Qingzhen Street in Botou City, 40 kilometers north of Cangzhou City, and 5 kilometers west of the "Nanpi" exit of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway. It was first built in the second year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1404 AD), and was rebuilt during the Jiajing reign (1521-1567) and Wanli reign (1572-1620 AD) of the Ming Dynasty. It was expanded during the Chongzhen reign, and repaired to varying degrees during the Jiaqing, Xianfeng, Guangxu and Republic of China reigns of the Qing Dynasty. It is said that in the late Ming Dynasty, Emperor Chongzhen brought a large amount of wood from the south to the north via the canal to repair the Jinluan Palace. When the ship passed Fengjiakou in Botou, Li Zicheng had already led the peasant uprising army to capture Beijing. At that time, the Hui officials in Botou, the Imperial Censor Shi Sanwei and the Ministry of Rites Yu Jideng, used this batch of wood to repair the mosque.
Three-faced Guanyin stone statue at Chaoyin Temple
The Three-Faced Guanyin is located in Xidagu (now called Xiangluowan Financial District) on the west bank of the Haihe River in Tanggu District, Tianjin. It was first built in the second year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1404). It was a temple built by local residents. It was originally named "Nanhai Grand Temple" and also known as "Shuangshan Temple". Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty ordered it to be rebuilt and renamed it "Chaoyin Temple" with a plaque inscribed by his imperial hand. It faces the Dagu Haikou and is one of the few temples in the country that sits west and faces east. It is also the only cultural relic open to the public in the southern line of Tanggu District. Chaoyin Temple consists of a three-story main hall, four side halls in the north and south, and two north-south courtyards. It has a Liuxian Pavilion, which enshrines fourteen Buddhas including Guanyin Bodhisattva. It is an approved religious activity site. The existing building was rebuilt in the fifth year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1727). It faces west and east and faces the Haihe River. There were originally two courtyards in the front and back. The existing mountain gate, the main hall and four side halls, as well as a Liushan Pavilion and north-south courtyards are still there. The main hall is three rooms wide and one room deep, with front and back corridors, green tiles and hard roofs, and a brick and wood structure. The temple once enshrined the statue of Guanyin of the South China Sea, commonly known as the "Bodhisattva Grandma". It is the only temple left in Dagukou that worships the sea god. It features the sea and ships, and has been endowed with a legendary color for hundreds of years due to the origin of Guanyin Bodhisattva and the legend of Lu Ban's skillful repair of Chaoyin Temple. It also features ancient buildings in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and plaques and couplets that are appreciated by both the elite and the masses. Chaoyin Temple has a long history and a special geographical location. It was once the center of Tanggu's economic, trade, cultural and folk activities. Many people who went out to sea to fish came here to burn incense and worship Buddha in order to seek the protection of the gods. Now, temple fairs are held on the 19th day of the second lunar month (the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva), and blessing ceremonies are held in the temple, and there are also yangko performances outside the temple.