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Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua
Inhabited since the 2nd century AD, Quiriguá became the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state during the reign of Cauac Sky (723-84). The Quiriguá ruins contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments and an impressive series of stelae and carved calendars, which are important sources for the study of Mayan civilization.
Mount Athos
Mount Athos has been a spiritual centre of the Orthodox Church since 1054, having enjoyed autonomous status since Byzantine times. The "holy mountain", where women and children are forbidden to enter, is also a recognised artistic destination. The layout of its monasteries (around 20 of which currently house around 1,400 monks) has influenced as far away as Russia, and its schools of painting have influenced the history of Orthodox art.