Sentences with phrase «by ancient temples»

This emanates from the glamorous entrance gate inspired by ancient temple and Balinese miniscule garden marked with frangipani and other verdant shrubs.

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The church Timothy pastored in ancient Ephesus would have had rich businesspeople and slaves worshipping side by side, temple prostitutes, artisans, soldiers, beggars, trust - fund babies and everything in between.

In fact some of the evidence you didn't mention which was popular fodder in the past has already been proven incorrect (horses in the americas before the spanish, and the BofM reference to elephants) Both considered ridiculous errors by Joseph Smith until elephants appeared on ancient Mayan / Incan temples and horses from the Brea tar pits were dated before the spanish.

(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.)

An interesting note: «The same phenomena and portents of the sudden darkness at the sixth hour, a strong earthquake, rent stones, a temple entrance broken in two, and the rising of the dead have been reported by multiple ancient writers for the death of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BC.»

It was a long and sometimes terrible conflict, occasionally exacting a fearful price in martyrs» blood, but it was, by any just estimate, a victory: the temples of Zeus and Isis alike were finally deserted, both the paean and the dithyramb ceased to be sung, altars were bereft of their sacrifices, the sibyls fell silent, and ultimately all the glory, nobility, and cruelty of the ancient world lay supine at the feet of Christ the conqueror.

Thus, in the very things most characteristic of the religion of ancient man, namely altars, sacrifices and temples, the prophets of Israel took the first steps in the direction of their abolition, for YHWH, being wholly different from the ancient gods, neither required the old cultic offerings, nor did He dwell in a house made by hands.

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..

An interesting note, which should not be ignored: «The same phenomena and portents of the sudden darkness at the sixth hour, a strong earthquake, rent stones, a temple entrance broken in two, and the rising of the dead have been reported by multiple ancient writers for the death of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BC.»

4 - 9) is enigmatic: does it preserve the memory of actual casualties inflicted by serpents; or is it a cultic etiology to explain the presence of a bronze serpent in the Jerusalem temple in Hezekiah's time (II Kings 18:4); or is it distantly related to ancient, primitive cultic use of the serpent symbol?

Among them were the massive foundations of the first Iron Age sanctuary, numerous monumental architectural fragments of the Roman main temple, but also the extensive ruins of an important Byzantine monastery which was built by followers of the Christian faith after the fall of the ancient sanctuary.

UNSW Sydney scientists have discovered the purpose of a famous 3700 - year old Babylonian clay tablet, revealing it is the world's oldest and most accurate trigonometric table, possibly used by ancient mathematical scribes to calculate how to construct palaces and temples and build canals.

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.

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.

In the film, a white American surgeon travels to a mythical temple in the Far East to learn the mystic secrets of an ancient order of sorcerers overseen by Tilda Swinton, a white woman of U.K. descent.

In North America, pre-ordering Nioh through the PlayStation Store gets you a Bloody Grave Dynamic Theme and an in - game Nioh Armour, inspired by the ancient Nioh statues that stand guard at temples across Japan.

The ancient temples found in Angry Aztec and several other locations are also heavily occupied by the Kremlings, although whether or not they built them is never specifically mentioned.

«Shors infuses the story with fascinating information about the ancient temple of Angkor Wat and Buddhist and Hindu cultures, but he often loses focus - and the interest of the reader - by deviating from the plot and providing entirely too much detail.»

In the Shadow of Mount Fuji In the exciting city of Tokyo, we contrast 21st century technology with the ancient palaces and temples that lie side by side.

See towering pyramids and temples surrounded by an ancient marketplace, sweat bath, and the largest Maya ball court ever excavated.

On the boat you will be entertained by Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers and learn the history of this 20 mile river lined with ancient Hawaiian temples «heiau» and sacred stones.

This is the largest of the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea and when you arrive by boat you will be met with its most famous archaelogical site — the Portara, the doorway to the ancient temple of Apollo built in 522 BC.

You will explore this area, stopping in Silk, Silversmith, and Cheroot Workshops, and attend a traditional song and dance performance by the Padaung long - necked women who live in this part of Myanmar.This river cruise vacation along the Irrawaddy offers everything from peaceful sailing and alluring scenery to grand, majestic temples and shrines and plenty of interaction with locals to learn and feel a part of the ancient culture.

Sandwiched in between Mount Merapi and the Indian Ocean, this Java hotspot has natural beauty that's matched by the beauty of its ancient temples and ruins, like that of Borobudur and Prambanan.

In the midst of magnificent ancient Egyptian temples by the Nile, Sofitel Luxor Winter Palace blends the rich historical past of a colonial building with French luxury.

It is just minutes away from imposing ancient temples by the Nile and millennia of Egyptian history.

If towering ancient temples surrounded by lush tropical jungle sounds like your kind of vacation adventure, then you're in luck.

Enveloped by The Valley of the Temples archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa Athena is situated only 200 meters from the Concordia Temple, an ancient Doric masterpiece and one of the best preserved Greek temples outside of Temples archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa Athena is situated only 200 meters from the Concordia Temple, an ancient Doric masterpiece and one of the best preserved Greek temples outside of temples outside of Greece.

A tree in the temple grounds is encircled by brightly painted niches holding golden Buddha images in various different positions, and the grounds also contain a Pali language school which teaches the language in which the ancient Buddhist scriptures are written.

Choose your selection of venues from the Phokeethra Ballroom, verdant gardens, glimmering lights of the swimming pool by night, and even the impressive atmosphere of Angkor's ancient temples.

Our most popular mainland tour is a combination trip, featuring an impressive ancient Mayan temple followed by cave tubing down the Caves Branch River.

Chiang Mai Lampang Train Tour See beautiful mountain countryside by train, visit elephant hospital, small town living, ancient temples.

• Visit Ancient Temples • Chill out on Beautiful Beaches • Soak up Stunning Sunsets • Experience the best of Bali Nightlife • Learn to Surf • Swim under Waterfalls • Visit a local Balinese Family • Basket Weaving & Coffee Plantation • Rice Paddies • Dolphin Boat Trip • Explore Tropical Islands by Bicycle • Luxury Boat Trip around all 3 Gili Islands • Snorkel with Turtles • Farewell Dinner • Island Party!

You'll be amazed by how the ancient Nabatean builders sculpted this whole city of tombs, temples and houses out of rock.

Discover Cambodia's ancient Buddhist temples, visit Xi'an in China and marvel at the Terracotta Warriors, and be dazzled by Hong Kong's futuristic neon - lit, skyline.

This rainforest trek through the Balinese National Park will take you by stunning crater lakes, ancient temples and examples of unique Balinese flora and fauna.

From ancient ruins and legendary temples from the Khmer Empire of Angkor, to a country of white sandy beaches and thick jungle canopies, much of the Cambodia remains refreshingly untouched and, in many places, still largely undiscovered by tourists.

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The Thai capital is a city of contrasts, with ancient temples and futuristic skyscrapers standing side by side.

This colourful country has a rich tapestry of monuments and landmarks, with the most prominent being ancient Maya temples and Teotihuacan pyramids, some of which have been named World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and can easily be reached from Cancun.

Laos is the most authentic country, still relatively untouched by Western influence, where you step back in time and explore ancient temples, coffee plantations and remote villages.

Ancient temples, colonial mansions and communist monuments stand by the capital's crowded streets, where motorbikes are more than anywhere else.

It includes a poolside BBQ prepared and cooked by your own personal chef and entertainment with traditional Rindik music, a half day private car island tour anywhere you fancy whether it's a surf beach, ancient Hindu temple or rice paddy cultural tour, plus tons of pool toys, nannies * if you need them, daily breakfast and soft drinks free.

From the vibrant rainforests, languid rivers and ancient Maya temples of inland Belize down to the sparkling blue Caribbean in a traditional fishing village, complete with an intimate afternoon alone on a tiny private island sheltered by the World Heritage - listed Belize Great Barrier Reef, the Moveable Feast is a lover's adventure harkening back to the grand old days of exquisite romance and elegant travel.

Day 6 Tour of Pingyao, one of China's best preserved ancient cities, lined with Ming and Qing dynasty houses, temples and towers and encircled by 14th century walls.

The main temple of Trunyan, Pura Pancering Jagat, is known locally as the «temple of the navel of the world» and stands by an ancient banyan tree that is said to be over 1000 years old.

Besides being home to a horde of grey long tailed macaques, deep inside this cool nutmeg forest are a collection of ancient and mysterious temples, «guarded» by the furry animals, and which are revered by the local Ubud village community of Padangtegal.

Overlooking the Ayung River and ancient Dalem Segara temple, the resort stands on the edge of a stunning valley, surrounded by lush rain forests and picturesque rice terraces.

Pedalling through rugged terrain alongside volcanic rims, zooming downhill past ancient temples and plantations while greeting local farmers and schoolkids as you pass by, all add to an immersive experience — far better than your hotel gym!