Sentences with phrase «from ancient wonders»

The city has an amazing blend of old, very old, ancient and brand new, with vast towering skyscrapers and futuristic sporting stadia built only yards from ancient wonders like the Forbidden City.

The work would be about the library of Alexandria - images and snippets from an ancient wonder of the world now lost.

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This year, the destinations range from ancient ruins in South America to modern wonders in Asia, stunning churches in Italy to town plazas in Spain.

The result of a sabbatical grant from the Templeton Foundation to Celia Deane - Drummond, Professor of Theology and Biological Sciences at Chester University, Wonder and Wisdom takes several steps back from the rather narrow philosophyof ID to examine the relationship between these two ancient concepts.

Remembering that the faith of Israel is portrayed in the legends of Genesis primarily by the selection and arrangement of narratives which had an independent and often ancient origin, we need not wonder that the story of Peniel retains something of the enigmatic and primitive from its origin.

And then he concludes:» [A] s knowledge of our universe matures, that ancient awestruck feeling of wonder at its size and duration seems inappropriate, a sensibility left over from an earlier age.»

Given that Solomon is not mentioned in any other known sources from ancient times, a modern historian also has to wonder about what to make of the Bible's description of his extensive empire, fabulous wealth and renowned wisdom.

These meatless wonders are completely vegan made from non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies.

Surprised by this find, Reese - Taylor returned from her trip wondering, «Was it possible that there were warrior queens in ancient Maya societies?

Once again Peters carries us to a breathtaking realm of ancient wonders and crumbling splendor — from the hectic bustle of the Cairo markets to remote, sand - swept corners of the Egyptian desert where the gods of antiquity sleep.

From Gaudi and Dali to ancient churches and massive ships, there are plenty of wonders in Barcelona and beyond to keep culture vultures» eyes and minds stimulated More

From high in the north - west all the way down to Crete, we reveal a Greece that defies the cliches, taking you through classical landscapes and natural wonders, hidden islands and amazing wildlife, as you explore this ancient, magical country.

From hidden wonders to ancient shrines, grand bridges and island vistas, here's 7 of the most instagrammable spots in Setouchi, Japan.

From hidden wonders to iconic gems, including ancient shrines, grand bridges and island vistas.

From misty cloud forests to ancient volcanic landscapes fringed by jungle, Costa Rica brims with natural wonders.

From the high - end wonders of Milan to the old - world charm of Pisa, there's something for every kind of traveller in this ancient country.

The Belmond Andean Explorer train travels along one of the highest train routes in the world, crossing through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa, and exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two - night trips.

The ancient cities of Uzbekistan are treasure - troves of Central Asian wonders, and linking them is the Orient Silk Road Express, a private train which travels in a grand loop from the capital, Tash...

From the original world wonder to one of the world's longest rivers, from treasure - filled tombs to ancient temples and pharaonic cities, there's plenty to discover in Egypt and here's a taFrom the original world wonder to one of the world's longest rivers, from treasure - filled tombs to ancient temples and pharaonic cities, there's plenty to discover in Egypt and here's a tafrom treasure - filled tombs to ancient temples and pharaonic cities, there's plenty to discover in Egypt and here's a taste.

With its enormous and ancient icebergs breaking off from Vatnajökull glacier, this natural wonder of Iceland is a sight you...

Trekking the Inca Trail over 44 kilometres from kilometer 82 to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu will allow you to experience one of the Wonders of the World.

The new train, expected to launch May 2017, is set to travel along one of the highest rail routes on earth traversing the Peruvian Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa, exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two night journeys.

It is located in the midst of the hotel complex, about five minutes from the center of Cancun and nearby are Mayan ruins at the ancient city of Chichen Itza, among other archaeological wonders of the country.

Start your day trip with early morning pickup from your Playa del Carmen hotel, making sure you don't miss the chance to be one of the first visitors of the day to explore the wonders of Chichen Itza, the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire.

The ancient wonders that you can visit in the Mayan Riviera show the harmonious way that the Mayans lived with their grand fronts, large walls, palaces, commercial centers, and the towns in where established merchants lived from the trade of their products along side their neighbors in the zone.

Besides indulging yourself sipping margaritas at the beach, you can fill your days with a fair amount of fun Cancun tours, from swiming with whale sharks to deep sea fishing, you can have an adrenaline fueled day ziplining above the jungle or visiting ancient mayan sites like Chichen Itza, one of the new wonders of the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

I like to piece together my own lore and wonder what heppened to the people who ancients who built the ruins, where did the sentinels come from?

might just have said: no wonder Pharaoh gave Columbus so little credit that he left the Pyramids behind and shook the dust of Egypt from his feet and emigrated from that ancient Dust Bowl to our green and Promissory Land of Con - fidential and Pyramidal Credit, America.

We've been pondering the stars in wonder since the dawn of civilization; and stargazers were finding patterns in the sky long before the ancient Greeks described many of the constellations as we know them in a poem called Phaenomena from 270 B.C.

After a lot of planning, including buying travel insurance from Allianz, we were all set to embark on a trip to explore the wonders of the pyramids and the temples of ancient Egypt.