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Megalithic Temples of Malta
There are seven megalithic temples on the islands of Malta and Gozo, each the result of an independent development. The two Ggantija temples on Gozo are famous for their monumental Bronze Age architecture. On the island of Malta, the Hagar Qim, Mnajdra and Tarxien temples are unique architectural masterpieces, considering the limited resources available to their builders. The Ta'Hagrat and Skorba complexes show how the Maltese temple-building tradition was passed down.
Antequera Dolmens Site
Located in the heart of Andalusia in southern Spain, the site includes three megalithic monuments: the Dolmens of Monga and Vieira and the Dome of El Romeral, and two natural monuments: the Cueva de los Inamorados and the Cueva de El Torcal, which are landmarks within the site. The monuments were built during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages with large blocks of stone that formed chambers with pediments or false domes. The three tombs, buried beneath the original mound, are among the most remarkable works of architecture of European prehistory and are among the most important examples of European megalithic architecture.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
South America's largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures stands in a wild and spectacular landscape. Gods and mythical animals are skillfully rendered in styles ranging from abstract to realistic. These works of art showcase the creativity and imagination of the northern Andean culture, which flourished from the 1st to the 8th century AD.
Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites
The prehistoric cemeteries of Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa contain hundreds of dolmens, tombs built with large stone slabs in the first millennium BC. They are part of a megalithic culture that is found in many parts of the world, but not in Korea. Condensed form.
Jingdong Shilinxia Scenic Area
Linxia is located in Huangsongyu Township, Pinggu District, 70 kilometers away from Beijing city. It is named after the four steep and tall stone forest peaks in the canyon. The scenic area is 6 kilometers long, covers an area of 12 square kilometers, and has more than 50 landscapes of various sizes. The five major characteristics of Shilinxia, stone, gorge, water, peaks, and forests, constitute a unique landscape with their own merits. Shilinxia Scenic Area has a different scene at every step, which is full of wonders. In addition to the stone forest landscape, there are also "five major landscapes" that are widely praised. The first is the Jiutian Waterfall, a rare four-level waterfall with a total drop of more than 120 meters. It is magnificent and majestic. The waterfall cascades down like a silver chain or broken jade, making people stop and forget to leave. Its sound is endless in the valley and has been spread far and wide. The second is the Lingtan Lianzhu. There are more than ten green pools in the valley. The water is inexhaustible in all seasons. Some are clear enough to watch fish, some are unfathomable, some are as quiet as a virgin, and some are rippling, like a string of beautiful beads, adding endless beauty to the scenic area. The third is the dangerous and deep gorge. The Shilin Gorge is 12 miles long, deep and narrow, with the narrowest part being only more than 3 meters, like a thread opened in the sky. Walking under it is surprising, and you will feel the cold wind blowing on your face, chilling you to the bone. Fourth, the wonder of huge rocks. There are huge rocks all over Shilin Gorge, some of which weigh more than 1,000 tons. These huge rocks are either erected on high cliffs, which makes people tremble with fear, or stand on slopes, which make people suspect that they are about to fall, or lie on the bottom of the valley like a cow or a giant rhinoceros, lying in the middle of the road, and sitting on them is full of fun; Fifth, there are cypresses hanging on the cliffs. The cliffs in Shilin Gorge are high and steep, and countless cypresses and other tree species grow on the high cliffs. The trunks of the trees pierce out obliquely on the cliffs, and the roots of the trees cling to the cliffs. No matter how windy or rainy they are, they can't do anything to them, which is amazing. Shilin Gorge has dense vegetation, fresh air, and cool and pleasant weather. It is an excellent place for tourism, vacation, sightseeing, and self-cultivation.