Sunday, October 31, 2010
Chameleon-Man
This is the invisible man. Liu Bolin, a Chinese artist who knows how to disappear in any environment. He was born in 1973, studied at the Shandong College of Arts, and then at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Petra - A City Carved In Stone (Middle East)
Petra, which means rock, was described as a rose red city that is half as old as time. It was carved more than 2,000 years ago and is now one of the most famous attractions in the Middle East.
Over 500 tombs, temples, and houses were cut into the pinkish sandstone cliffs where it is located in the desert of southern Jordan.
Petra was once the capital city of the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe. Approximately 10,000 Nabataeans lived in Petra over a period of approximately 700 years, starting the the fourth century B.C.
Petra flourished because of it's location, being on the routes of two major trade routes. Because of this locations, travelers would come through Petra with their camel trains to rest, buy food and water as well as sell their goods.
Unlike other ancient cities, Petra was not destroyed or built upon. It was merely forgotten about. Slowly, the trade routes shifted, leaving Petra on a rather unbeaten path.
For that reason, along with the fact that it was built inside a narrow canyon and virtually invisible until you enter the city, it's ruins are incredibly well preserved, providing a breathtaking view of it's original splendor.
The Romans took control of Petra before being passed through countless hands until it was completely forgotten about by everyone except a handful of local Arabs.
The city was not rediscovered until 1812 when Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt heard about the city. He disguised himself as an Arab in order to travel through the area and eventually discovered it's location.
He wrote in his journal that when he walked through the narrow canyon entrance and came upon the first temple glittering in the sunlight, he was overcome when he realized he had found ancient Petra.
The city itself is approximately 17 square miles. Considering that it was carved from the faces of the cliffs, it is a pretty impressive size. In the middle of the city, a huge theatre was carved out of a hillside.
It was first built by the Nabataeans then repaired by the Romans. It is estimated that it could easily hold as many as 4,000 spectators.
As you can see from the picture below, the detail that was originally carved out of the soft sandstone is still vivid and elaborate.
Over 500 tombs, temples, and houses were cut into the pinkish sandstone cliffs where it is located in the desert of southern Jordan.
Petra was once the capital city of the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe. Approximately 10,000 Nabataeans lived in Petra over a period of approximately 700 years, starting the the fourth century B.C.
Petra flourished because of it's location, being on the routes of two major trade routes. Because of this locations, travelers would come through Petra with their camel trains to rest, buy food and water as well as sell their goods.
Unlike other ancient cities, Petra was not destroyed or built upon. It was merely forgotten about. Slowly, the trade routes shifted, leaving Petra on a rather unbeaten path.
For that reason, along with the fact that it was built inside a narrow canyon and virtually invisible until you enter the city, it's ruins are incredibly well preserved, providing a breathtaking view of it's original splendor.
The Romans took control of Petra before being passed through countless hands until it was completely forgotten about by everyone except a handful of local Arabs.
The city was not rediscovered until 1812 when Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt heard about the city. He disguised himself as an Arab in order to travel through the area and eventually discovered it's location.
He wrote in his journal that when he walked through the narrow canyon entrance and came upon the first temple glittering in the sunlight, he was overcome when he realized he had found ancient Petra.
The city itself is approximately 17 square miles. Considering that it was carved from the faces of the cliffs, it is a pretty impressive size. In the middle of the city, a huge theatre was carved out of a hillside.
It was first built by the Nabataeans then repaired by the Romans. It is estimated that it could easily hold as many as 4,000 spectators.
As you can see from the picture below, the detail that was originally carved out of the soft sandstone is still vivid and elaborate.
Nature and Sunshine wallpaper
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Fiji Pro Home SS 2006/2007 Rugby Jersey
Fiji Pro Home SS 2006/2007 Rugby Jersey made by KooGa. Official rugby jersey released for 2006/2007 rugby season. Fiji Rugby, fmf and KooGa logos embroidered on the chest. Fiji flag also embroidered at the back. Material: 100% Eveporex polyester. Color: White/Blacks. Used but in superb condition.Prize: MYR 250
ACT Brumbies 2009/2010 Super 14 Pro SS Classic Rugby Jersey
ACT Brumbies 2009/2010 Super 14 Classic Home SS Rugby Jersey made by ISC. Official rugby jersey released for 2009/2010 Super 14 rugby season. Brumbies Rugby and ISC logos embroidered on the chest. Sponsor Ca heat applied on the center and back. Super 14 and DHL Express logos patched on the sleeve and also ca.com embroidered on the collar. Material: 100% Cotton. Color: Navy/Yellow/White. New with tag.Prize: SOLD
In My Mailbox (49)
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme inspired by Alea and hosted by Kristi. Check out Kristi's post to see what others got in books this week!
For review:
Ice Claw by David Gilman
Trash by Andy Mulligan
Dark Water by Laura McNeal
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Fall for Anything by Courtney Summers
The Coming of the Dragon by Rebecca Barnhouse
Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves
Eternal: More Love Stories with Bite edited by P. C. Cast
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Many thanks to Random House, Penguin, Courtney, St. Martin's Press, Dia, Simon & Schuster, Jeri, and BenBella Books!
From Around the World Tours:
Daughter of Xanadu by Dori Jones Yang
Angelfire by Courtney Moulton
Bought:
Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld
The Ghosts of Ashbury High by Jaclyn Moriarty
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Illyria by Elizabeth Hand
The Glass Maker's Daughter by V. Briceland
Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler
Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, Book 3) by Gail Carriger
Bayou Moon (The Edge, Book 2) by Ilona Andrews
Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan
Borrowed from library:
The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti
Girl, Stolen by April Henry
Elixir by Hilary Duff
The Unidentified by Rae Mariz
Swapped:
Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Dangerous Neighbors by Beth Kephart
The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
For review:
Ice Claw by David Gilman
Trash by Andy Mulligan
Dark Water by Laura McNeal
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Fall for Anything by Courtney Summers
The Coming of the Dragon by Rebecca Barnhouse
Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves
Eternal: More Love Stories with Bite edited by P. C. Cast
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Many thanks to Random House, Penguin, Courtney, St. Martin's Press, Dia, Simon & Schuster, Jeri, and BenBella Books!
From Around the World Tours:
Daughter of Xanadu by Dori Jones Yang
Angelfire by Courtney Moulton
Bought:
Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld
The Ghosts of Ashbury High by Jaclyn Moriarty
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Illyria by Elizabeth Hand
The Glass Maker's Daughter by V. Briceland
Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler
Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, Book 3) by Gail Carriger
Bayou Moon (The Edge, Book 2) by Ilona Andrews
Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan
Borrowed from library:
The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti
Girl, Stolen by April Henry
Elixir by Hilary Duff
The Unidentified by Rae Mariz
Swapped:
Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Dangerous Neighbors by Beth Kephart
The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
Man With the Widest Mouth from Angola
Meet Francisco Domingo Joaquim from Angola. He was given the title of the 'World's Widest Mouth' by Guinness World Records. No wonder, his mouth is 17cm (6.69 in) wide and can fit in a Coca-Cola can sideways. It’s just crazy.
Don’t forget to look the video.
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