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The Shrine of The Book - Home to The Dead Sea Scrolls

The Shrine of The Book is home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, among them the worlds oldest copies of biblical books. It is also home to rare biblical...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 27/12/2010

After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

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Israel Pulls The Wraps Off Major Museum Facelift

After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem...

by Dave Bender in Israel on 22/07/2010

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Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem
The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded ...
Sucegaad - A small look at Goa
Goa is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan. This photo essay reflects society in the...
Preparations for visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Dublin underway
Dublin is getting ready for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II next week to Dublin. Security measures are set-up and Republicans prepare for next week's protests.
The Shrine of The Book - Home to The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Shrine of The Book is home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, among them the worlds oldest copies of biblical books. It is also home to rare biblical manuscripts from later periods, such as t...
A Brazilian Catholic Festival - Belém
A large Catholic procession makes it's way through the city of Belém, Brazil. 10/10/2010
Japanese Horseback Archery Event at Samukawa Shrine
Horseback archers in ancient samurai warrior uniforms shoot an arrow to a target during a demonstration of the 13th century samurai martial arts at Samukawa Shrine, Tokyo, Japan. 20/09/...
Israel Pulls The Wraps Off Major Museum Facelift
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
Sikh pilgrims leave for Pakistan
Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims left for Lahore, Pakistan to visit and pay obeisance at Sikh shrine ‘Dera Sahib’ on the special upcoming occasion of Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjun Dev Ji on the ...
Syed Usman Marwandi (Lal Shahbaz Qalandar): A great saint
The real name of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar was Syed Muhammad Usman who was born in 1177 AD in Marwand, Iran. His father, Syed Ibrahim Kabiruddin, was a virtuous and pious dervish, and his mo...
Patriarch of Moscow and All of Russia visits Armenia
DMTX. The Patriarch of Moscow and all of Russia, Kirill, visits Armenia and is greeted by the Apostolic Church Bishops. Yerevan Etchmiadzin, Armenia. 17/03/2010.
Erotic wood carvings in Nepali Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple, in Bhaktapur, features erotic wood carvings engraved throughout the support beams, also known as “tunala”. Erotic artwork is a common theme across many temples...
Yabusame - The Art of the Samurai
Members of the Takeda School of Horseback Archery demonstrate Yabusame, the most well-known and formal form of Japanese Horseback Archery. Tokyo, Japan. 02/11/2009.
Martyrdom of Imam E Ali 21st Ramadhan
Today on 21 RAMADHAN. Lanti Maloon ABD-AL-REHMAN-IBN-E-MULJIM assassinated IMAM E ALI A.S with a stroke of poison coated sword, IMAM E ALI A.S live for 2 days before martyrdom in KUFA o...
Installation Anniversary of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Fireworks display at Golden Temple on the special occasion of 405th anniversary since the installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, in Amritsar, India. 1st Septembe...