Sentences with phrase «preserved ancient cities»

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.

Cartagena is one of America's best - preserved ancient cities, and the elegant buildings reside a short distance from lush Caribbean beaches.

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For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment; if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; if by turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them to extinction, making them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked (for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, and especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority.

[246][248] Tourism Landmarks, National Border, Region and Terrestrial plain of the 4th Republic of Ghana Coastal Plain Accra, Apam, Cape Coast, Elmina, Kakum National Park, Kokrobite, Nzulezo, Sekondi - Takoradi, Ada Foah The Gulf of Guinea coastal plain with the seat of government and capital city, several castles and forts and the best preserved rainforest in Ghana Ashanti - Kwahu Koforidua, Kumasi, Obuasi, Sunyani Forested hills and the ancient Kingdom of Ashanti Volta Basin Tamale massive and world's largest Lake Volta, the river system that feeds it and Ghana eastern border crossing Northern Plains Wa, Bolgatanga, Mole National Park Savanna plains and north Ghana trade route and border crossing

The ruins of the ancient Roman cities Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the perfectly preserved shapes of inhabitants who perished in the ashes, offer an unequivocal expression of the destructive power of volcanic eruptions.

Archaeological excavations of the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy unearthed perfume - making equipment that had been preserved under volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, an eruption which devastated the area.

Visit the extraordinary excavations at Ephesus, one of the best preserved Roman theatres in the world, and the underground city of Sarhatli on the ancient Silk Road.

From ancient Anuradhapura city and the well - preserved Polonna...

Baku's ancient history is well preserved in the walled old city now a World Heritage site.

Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history when we stop at Pont Du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st century; visit the amphitheater in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome, Then, moving on to the Middle Ages, visit Rocamadour, a town perched high on a cliff; walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune's Hôtel - Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years» War left many of the town's population destitute..

This is the first time the ancient port city in Vietnam — known for its well - preserved historic buildings, including temples that date back to the 1600s — has earned this honor.

Explore some of Italy's most stunning vistas and best - preserved history between ancient cities, quiet seaside towns and postcard - perfect islands

During our excursion, we discover the remnants of centuries past, preserved in the ancient monuments and mosques of the city.

The ancient city of Erice overlooks Trapani, and visitors interested in exploring it can expect to find cobbled streets and well preserved medieval architecture.

This 12 - day cruise from Cairo to Cairo (roundtrip) uncovers ancient secrets and reveals the welcoming culture of Egypt along the picturesque Nile, with visits to historic cities, awe - inspiring pyramids and well - preserved temples.

When the fog lifts from this massive desert city and you take a closer look around, you'll find ancient temples strewn amongst modern houses and old, well - preserved colonial mansions over-looking Lima's coastline, which boasts some wicked surf!

Chabil Mar offers guests organized Belize vacation packages that include tours to nearby ancient Maya cities, excursions through ceremonial caves once used by Maya priests to perform human sacrifices, and hiking tours through the Cockscomb Basin Nature Preserve, the world's only full - time reserve dedicated to protecting and studying jaguars.

Visit Antalya this January and find yourself in the narrow cobbled streets of Kaleici, the city's historic quarter, to see beautifully preserved ancient Roman landmarks such as Hadrian's Gate and Hidirlik Tower.

As an introduction to the country, some of the museums in the city not to miss are the Larco Museum for its collection of pre-Columbian artifacts ranging across 3,000 years, including some preserved mummies of ancient cultures, and the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank for its range of gold artifacts and ceramics.

Jordan is a journey through religious and ancient history: from Mount Nebo, burial site of Moses, from where he viewed the «Promised Land» to Bethany, baptism site of Jesus on the river Jordan; from Madaba's mosaic map of ancient Palestine to Jerash, best preserved Roman city of the Decapolis and known as «Pompeii of the East»; from the evocative Desert Castles of the Umayyad caliphs, used as a refuge by T.E. Lawrence to the Crusader castle of Kerak on the King's Highway.

A place where I could indulge in these fantasies to my heart's content is the ancient town of Jerash, located approx. 30m north of Amman and considered the most important and best preserved Roman city outside Italy.

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, city of Hoi An with its well - preserved Ancient Town and the walled fortress and palace at the Imperial City, City, Hue.

Don't miss the chance to take a day trip to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, one of the world's best - preserved examples of this culture.

One of Italy's most famous destinations, Pompeii was an ancient Roman city destroyed at the hands of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and buried and preserved under 4 to 6 metres of volcanic ashes.