Sentences with phrase «as ancient temples»

But also situated inside the city are classic sites such as ancient temples, thriving hawker centers and traditional Malay architecture.

Prabath Ukkwatte, chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Club, the founder sponsor of AHTIC, hosted a delegation of Chinese investors, who expressed enthusiasm for opportunities in Sri Lanka, citing its tremendous variety of attractions, such as ancient temples, wild elephants and unspoilt beaches, all within close range of each other.

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(For example, given Wright's understanding of what the Reformers meant by «literal,» I wonder if they wouldn't be open to scholarship that interprets Genesis 1 as an ancient Near Eastern temple text — see John Walton's The Lost World of Genesis One — rather than a scientific explanation for origins.)

«On Easter or Christmas Day, my mother might drag me to church, just as she dragged me to the Buddhist temple, the Chinese New Year celebration, the Shinto shrine, and ancient Hawaiian burial sites.»

Unfortunately, as a former Christian, well acquainted with sin and confession and the whole bloody business of sacrifice to appease Someone who thinks that shows «love,» I question the whole ancient story, all the animals killed, all the trees cut down (for temples and churches and crosses and «holy books») and all the human beings left to feel separated again and again from the universe, Nature, each other and their «gods.»

The kings of ancient Babylon built temples to their moon god in the form of stepped pyramids known as ziggaruts.

Equating modern churches, pastors and practices with ancient Jewish synagogues, temples and priests and practices (such as tithing to the Levites) seems to be done primarily for the purpose of raising money.

The Song of Moses or Miriam (15: 1 - 18) has usually been taken as a later expansion of the original, very ancient two lines attributed to Miriam in 15: 21, although some have more conservatively maintained the originality and antiquity of the long poem.11 In any case, we affirm its relative antiquity, subject of course to modification (for example, to accommodate the reference to the tenth - century temple in Jerusalem, vv.

One might observe in this connection that, as human cultures go, that of the ancient Semites was not particularly «repressive» of the sexual impulse; there were plenty of nonsacred prostitutes around, and the temples of Astarte did not have a monopoly in the brothel business.

Examples of these human marks include the fact that the Bible was written in Hebrew and Greek, that the Old Testament world was a world of temples, priests and sacrifice, that Israel as well as the surrounding nations has prophets that mediated divine will to them, that Israel was ruled by kings, that Israel's legal system shares striking similarities with those of surrounding nations, that the creation narrative and the story of Noah resemble other ancient stories of the time, that the writers of Scripture operated within the paradigm of ancient cosmology, etc..

For example, the creation account of Genesis 1 is arguably more meaningful and more profound when we understand it, not as a modern science text, but as an ancient Near Eastern temple text that honors Elohim as ruler over creation.

This sounds like some sort of ancient pagan ritual where the worshippers splashed blood on themselves as they went into the temple to worship their pagan god.

This was known as a «whitening of New England,» as churches, commercial buildings, and dwellings reflected the white marble facades of ancient Greek temples.

In fact, the undeveloped farmland and beauty of the ancient temples along the springs in Perasi's subak are so unusual that in 2012 the United Nations listed it and 20 others as part of Bali's first World Heritage site.

While achieving the time to go and treat yourself to a massage, let alone regular massages, is a luxury for most; the ancient ritual of Abhyanga is a self - massage technique for treating your body as temple... all in the comfort of your own home.

Archeological remains point that carrots were already cultivated and prized by the Ancient Egyptians, who left temple drawing depicting them as far back as 2,000 years BCE.

Dive into your spiritual practice as you visit one of the many exquisitely - adorned temples; listening to soulful mantra and practicing meditation techniques with some of the most ancient Buddhist monks in Southeast Asia.

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Cycling, one of the best and most affordable ways to take you from one location to another, simultaneously offers a great low - impact workout while also providing an intimate view of the city as you pedal past ancient temples, bamboo forests, and impressive shrines.

About Site - News about ancient Egypt as well as temple reconstructions and other Egyptian artworks by Mark Millmore.

About Blog News about ancient Egypt as well as temple reconstructions and other Egyptian artworks by Mark Millmore.

As the date of the apocalypse nears, several strangers travel to a temple in Mexico to prevent an ancient prophecy from destroying the world.

Whisked off to the cosmos as a boy after his mother died of cancer, Quill spends his infinite free time giving alien floozies the Captain Kirk treatment and going all Indiana Jones on the artifacts of ancient alien temples.

This formula works best in the early stages, when Lara finds herself isolated from the rest of the crew while foraging for food and tools in ruins ranging from ancient temples to World War II bunkers as well as downed aircraft.

How about the history classroom, where instead of listening to a teacher lecture about ancient Athens, students take a virtual tour and then use 3 - D design software like SketchUp to build a simple model of a Greek temple as a way to internalize classical principles such as balance?

Hot as a habanero chilli, cool as a dip in the Pacific, ancient as the Mayan temples and new as Mexico City's bars and restaurants — this is your ultimate guide to Mexico More

Although it is probably most famous as the home of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, Sicily has so much more to offer visitors — think fantastic food and wine, ancient temples, beautiful beaches and a bustling capital city.

As the train stations, proceed to explore the ancient temples of Khajuraho (Western Group of Tetemples of Khajuraho (Western Group of TemplesTemples).

Long known as the gathering place for the island's Kahuna Nui, or high priests, Waimea Valley invites visitors to wander among ancient temples, shrines, and burial sites while learning about the earliest Hawaiian traditions.

Sigiriya was the last stop of my travels in the portion of central Sri Lanka known as the «Cultural Triangle,» a group of ancient city and temple ruins that form the nucleus of the beginning of civilization on this small island located off the tip of southern India.

Exploring Indian Architecture will let you explore the architectural marvels of the country while Central India Temple and Tiger Tour will offer you an opportunity to visit the well - known ancient temples as well as discover wildlife too.

Enjoy warm Mediterranean hospitality, as you journey from picture - perfect fishing villages to ancient Greek temples.

Tikal's sprawling urban site contains some of the most impressive Mayan palace, temple, and altar structures - many housing the ancient tombs of kings and important political figures of the time, as well as elaborately carved wooden door lintels and stelae (carved stone shafts).

Other ancient Tikal structures you'll visit on our guided Mayan ruins tour include six huge pyramids subsequently named Temples I (Temple of the Grand Jaguar) through Temple VI (Temple of the Inscriptions), plus the ceremonial complex Mundo Perdido, otherwise known as the «lost world».

Thassos has a striking hilltop Byzantine monastery, an outstanding archaeological museum and an ancient Greek temple at Alyki as well as great beaches.

Champagne sparkles as you toast to your eternal love beneath the enduring temple towers of ancient Angkor.

You'll become familiar with the birds of Belize while enjoying a Belize vacation complete with tours of ancient Maya temples and archaeological sites, canoe trips and all the amenities of a Chaa Creek vacation package, including the flexibility to choose additions such as excursions to the Caribbean coast and Belize Great Barrier Reef, (now just a short hop away from the nearby Maya Flats airstrip).

Chengdu offers something for both leisure and business travellers, being the modern city in southern China that is vibrant with its collection of skyscrapers and well laid out commercial and business districts, alongside sightseeing and highlight attractions such as the Panda Base, several museums and ancient temples.

(Usually the last Sunday in November) Spark a feeding frenzy as «Monkey City» honors these cheeky guardians of the ancient temples and ruins with over 8,000 lbs of food during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival.

With this hemisphere's largest Barrier Reef, untouched jungle preserves dotted with ancient Mayan temples and friendly, English - speaking locals it's no wonder that Belize is ever increasing in popularity as a vacation destination.

Known as Kharjjura - vahaka in the ancient times, Khajuraho is extremely popular for housing the UNESCO World Heritage of its Group of Temples.

Visitors who download the free app will have access to information about sites found along the byway — think ancient HEIAU (temples), HULIHE`E PALACE, HOLUALOA ROYAL CENTER and the beach where King Kamehameha the Great perfected his surfing skills — as well as photos and data on ocean recreation activities, shoreline access, area accommodations and more.

Ancient monasteries and exquisite temples dot remote hillsides, whilst thrilling cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Saigon spectacularly combine their historic and cultural heritages with thoroughly modern attractions and facilities.

As a former capital of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto is filled with ancient history and a wealth of incredible architecture, including the Kinkajuki temple, a beautiful traditional Japanese building set on a calm pond and decorated in gold leaf, and the Gion district, the most famous geisha district in Kyoto.

Despite being a small country, Bahrain is renowned for its rich cultural and historical legacy, making it an excellent destination for adventurous travellers keen to explore its ancient burial mounds and other significant archaeological sites, such as the well - preserved ruins of residential houses, temples and cemeteries which date back to the third millennium BC.

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It also makes November a great time to visit the temples of Angkor in Cambodia, free from torrential downpours and highly evocative as the lush jungle consumes the ancient ruins.

Gasp at ancient temples and ancient Mayan ruins and the stunning palace at Palenque as rare birds and jungle parrots scream and screech perched high up in the trees, while wild monkeys cry in the humid emerald forests all around you; discover sparkling turquoise water... Continue reading →

Turn right for the funky neighbourhood known as Petitenget, with its ancient sea temple, La Lucciola with atmospheric beachfront Italian dining and Motel Mexicola which serves Mexican - themed food in colourful retro surrounds.

Vientiane, as the capital and also one of the largest cities in Laos, still remains peaceful atmosphere in its huge tree lines along the street, ancient gorgeous temples and slow pace of life.