Sentences with phrase «of ancient fortress»

Hike to the 801 metre summit of Godangbong or walk along remains of ancient fortress walls.

Well, this Mexican style vacation home may not actually be a castle but it certainly is reminiscent of one of those ancient fortresses with its fabulous stone, brick and wooden accent architecture.

Not exact matches

Dr. Gafney is the author of Daughters of Miriam: Women Prophets in Ancient Israel, and the Peoples» Bible, which she co-edited, available through Fortress Press.

Moral restraint could only be introduced outside of science and outside the fortress of the ancient faith.

Scientists have debated whether the first significant phase of the compilation of biblical texts happened before or after the fall of the first Temple, in 586 B.C. To get at the potential answers to that question, a group of researchers in Israel analyzed mundane inscriptions about the needs of daily life on 16 ceramic shards written about 600 B.C. from an ancient military fortress in Arad, at the northern edge of the Negev desert.

The ancient Incan fortress city of Machu Picchu has long been considered one of the world's must - do cultural and archaeological experiences.

The first record of the city of Timisoara, built on the site of an ancient Roman fortress.

However, The Great Wall (as evidenced by the teaser trailer, above) imagines a different, more fantastical explanation for the massive construction: A battle fortress created to repel not human invaders, but an attack by rampaging monsters of ancient Chinese mythology.

Jürgen Prochnow (Das Boot, Dune) and Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects) are German officers who have commandeered an ancient fortress, unleashing Molasar, the creepy denizen of the castle's keep.

For information on the ancient mountain fortress of Alamut, check this Iranian government site (which also includes some photographs): http://www.alamutbase.ir/

For fiction set in ancient times, we like The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, which takes place in 70 C.E. at Masada, a mountain fortress south of Jerusalem.

Then he stood before the grim fortress — wherein he found, not the innocent damsel of his youthful desires, but a terrifying beauty borne of an ancient evil that bound his soul to an even more primal force bent on regaining its place in the halls of human exaltation.

The beautiful and ancient town of Monastir offers plenty of history and culture, including a magnificent 8th - century fortress, along with lively shopping and nightlife.

At every turn this holy land is blessed with ancient and fascinating religious sites, and customers who embark with Great Rail Journeys upon an escorted rail tour of Israel can expect to be both awe - struck and inspired by destinations including the Sea of Galilee, upon which Jesus is said to have performed the miracle of walking on water, Acre, a former stronghold of the Knights Templar and one of the oldest continuously - inhabited locations on earth and Masada; the mountain - top site of King Herod's fortress and refuge.

Sightseeing highlights include the ancient hilltop Santa Barbara fortress, the 16th century Basilica of Santa Maria, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Don't miss the medieval fortress of Lovrijenac, a stroll along the ancient city walls (a filming location you may recognize), and the cozy restaurants and boutiques in the city known as the Pearl of the Adriatic.

This impressive fortress was built upon the foundations of the ancient Greek town of Antipolis and was used by the Grimaldi family as their stronghold in 1608 until it was repurposed as Antibes» Town Hall in 1702.

• Soak up the sun at the many beaches that dot the coastline • See the trulli in Alberobello • Walk around the ancient fortress in Lucera • Swim in the shade of ancient city walls in Otranto • Appreciate the Baroque churches, like the Basilica di Santa Croce in Lecce ▪ Tour the collections of ancient Greek, Roman and Puglian art at the Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Taranto

This magnificent Eighth Wonder of the World, as referred to by the locals, is an exquisite ancient palace and fortress complex.

The ancient history that lingers in the crumbling stone trulli, the Baroque churches of Lecce, the majestic fortress Castel del Monte, or the medieval convents surrounded by olive groves enriches Puglia travel beyond your average beach vacation.

Check out the well - known fishing village of Kassiopi, dominated by an ancient fortress build by the Roman Emperor Nero.

Kos features amazing ancient ruins like the 14th century fortress at the entrance of Kos» main harbour.

Haji Gayib's Palace — is an ancient fortress construction near a coastal side of Icheri Sheher.

Just outside of the town of Split sits the Klis Fortress, an ancient fort with awesome views.

Head on a sightseeing tour to experience the history and culture of Santo Domingo, including an ancient fortress,

Explore the mighty archaeological wonder of Ollantaytambo, where ancient temples and fortresses were built to protect the Sacred Valley.

Head on a sightseeing tour to experience the history and culture of Santo Domingo, including an ancient fortress, the New World's first monastery and a 16th century cathedral.

The Eden Village Yadis Hammamet is located 10 minutes from downtown Hammamet with its beautiful fortress and its ancient Medina, and 15 minutes from Yasmine Hammmet and the town of Nabeul.

Greece, the birthplace of western civilisation, has a long and fascinating history, made tangible in its magnificent ancient ruins, Byzantine monasteries and Venetian fortresses.

Eilat, Israel offers a multitude of historical buildings and majestic monuments, many with religious significance, such as the Masada, a rugged ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea.

Day 16 Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu This morning we drive through the scenic Sacred Valley ending in the Ancient Fortress village of Ollantaytambo.

Commencing with a private chauffeured, sight seeing holiday in Sri Lanka, your tour includes visits to several World Heritage sites including the Sigirya Rock Fortress, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Kasyapa's Palace and the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Soak up the culture exploring the sacred and ancient capital of Polonnaruwa and the stunning rock fortress at Sigiriya, an UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the 5th century.

While the coastal areas are attractively familiar, the mountains of Albania reveal Ottoman fortresses, prehistoric dwellings, ancient citadels, the sites of battles both ancient and recent, monasteries, mosques, tombs cut into the rock side, finds from the Illyrian period, theatres from the ancient world and the fascinating city and museum of Apollonia.

A day of culture as you explore the sacred and ancient capital of Polonnaruwa and the stunning rock fortress at Sigiriya, an UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the 5th century.

Visit the ancient ruins and the artisan market in the village of Pisac, see the Ollantaytambo Fortress, and explore the traditional market of Chinchero.

The Sacred Valley, which they took to be a representation of heaven on earth, is rich in nature as well as ancient history, with many Inca temples and fortresses.

Discover the ruins of the Hindu temple at My Son, the former port city of Hoi An with its well - preserved Ancient Town and the walled fortress and palace at the Imperial City, Hue.

It was important to Flagler that the exterior appearance of this fortress wouldn't disrupt the majestic atmosphere of the Ancient City.

Salvation also includes four new action - packed multiplayer maps set within the ancient walls of a medieval fortress, to the dusty streets of an old - west town.

Wear ancient artifacts, keep ready the powerful spells to protect the fortress from legions of mighty monsters.

Haji Omar's On the Wall project is an architectural and visual meditation inspired by the hundreds of years worth of handwritten Sinhalese and Tamil poetry found on the «mirror wall» at Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress in the artist's native country of Sri Lanka.

She saw smooth lake, ranks of reeds to her left that marched out from the shore until the water rose over their knees, a fortress of ancient rock and conifers on the opposite shore fifty metres away, and dead ahead the Castle of Far Off Ease, the lodge where they were staying, tiny in what she thought Dante had once called a «giddy distance.»

The empowering legislation reads like a song, talking about Te Urewera as «ancient and enduring, a fortress of nature, alive with history; its scenery is abundant with mystery, adventure, and remote beauty», as «a place of spiritual value» with «an identity in and of itself».