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  • The Gold Suq of Deira. With annual imports of over 300 tonnes and over 800 jewellery shops Dubai is the most important gold market of Middle East.
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  • The Gold Suq of Deira. With annual imports of over 300 tonnes and over 800 jewellery shops Dubai is the most important gold market of Middle East.
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  • Medienhafen. Currys restaurant. The "Currywurst Gold" with a 18  gold leaf.
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  • Chiclayo, Lambayeque: the New Museum of Royal Tombs of Sipàn. Royal gold mask.
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  • Salina Cruz (Tehuantepec). Tehuanas, like gypsies women, put their fortune in heawy gold necklaces and pendants of old coins.
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  • Salina Cruz (Tehuantepec). Tehuanas, like gypsies women, put their fortune in heawy gold necklaces and pendants of old coins.The tehuanas are the archetype of an ancient and legendary Mexico, told in the murales of Diego Rivera and impersonated also by Frida Kalho that often wore these traditional dresses. But these showy dresses, and the rich golden ornaments that accompany them, are above all an instrument of auto-representatiom for these active women which the control of the local markets confers an independent economic power that is reflected in the self confidence. Even in the development of the festivities, where the women often dance a lot among them while the men remain seated watching.
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  • Gold suq near Huseini mosque in Amman downtown.
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  • Casco Viejo. St Josè church, the famous Altar de Oro (Golden Altar) is the only thing of value surviving to the pirates attack when Morgan sacked Panamà in 1671, thanks to the monk who painted it to make it look like wood.
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  • San Giovanni Rotondo was the home of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July 1916 until his death on 23 September 1968. Saint Pio's remains were placed in the church of Saint Pio (Renzo Piano, 2004) and in April 2010 they were moved to a special golden crypt. The mosaics of the crypt. and in April 2010 they were moved to a special golden crypt.
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  • Nusatupo. Kunas are still a matriarchal society, and daughters are prized because, when they marry the husband contributes his wife’s labour pool.
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  • Chiclayo, Lambayeque: the New Museum of Royal Tombs of Sipàn.
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  • Chiclayo, Lambayeque: the New Museum of Royal Tombs of Sipàn.
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  • San Giovanni Rotondo was the home of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July 1916 until his death on 23 September 1968. Saint Pio's remains were placed in the church of Saint Pio (Renzo Piano, 2004) and in April 2010 they were moved to a special golden crypt. The mosaics of the crypt. and in April 2010 they were moved to a special golden crypt.
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  • San Giovanni Rotondo was the home of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July 1916 until his death on 23 September 1968. Saint Pio's remains were placed in the church of Saint Pio (Renzo Piano, 2004) and in April 2010 they were moved to a special golden crypt. The mosaics of the crypt. and in April 2010 they were moved to a special golden crypt.
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  • Nusatupo. Kunas are still a matriarchal society, and daughters are prized because, when they marry the husband contributes his wife's labour pool.
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  • Lambayeque Museum, Sicàn ruler's sepolture.
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  • Lambayeque Museum, Sicàn ruler's sepolture.
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  • Juchitàn, Velas (traditional celebrations)  of Ixtepec. Tehuanas waiting for "regada de Frutas", a procession along village's streets. The tehuanas are the archetype of an ancient and legendary Mexico, told in the murales of Diego Rivera and impersonated also by Frida Kalho that often wore these traditional dresses. But these showy dresses, and the rich golden ornaments that accompany them, are above all an instrument of auto-representatiom for these active women which the control of the local markets confers an independent economic power that is reflected in the self confidence. Even in the development of the festivities, where the women often dance a lot among them while the men remain seated watching.
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  • Chiclayo, Lambayeque: the New Museum of Royal Tombs of Sipàn. The Degollador (The "Decapitator) was the powerful god of the Moche civilisation.
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  • Casco Viejo. St Josè church, the famous Altar de Oro (Golden Altar ) is the only thing of value salvafed after Morgan sacked Panamà in 1671.
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  • Lambayeque Museum, Sicàn ruler's sepolture.
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  • Lambayeque Museum, Sicàn ruler's sepolture.
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  • Chiclayo, Lambayeque: the New Museum of Royal Tombs of Sipàn.
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  • Chiclayo, Lambayeque: the New Museum of Royal Tombs of Sipàn.
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  • Cabras, the "Gold of Cabras is the traditional "bottarga di muggine" is made by mullet eggs dryed under sun and pressed in pans. Here the work at Cabras Gold's local firm.
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  • Uadi Sebuah, Ptolemaic Temple of Dakka-Dakka dedicated to the lioness god Thoth, his wife the lioness god Tefnut and their son Arsenuphis. this temple originally stood 40 km north. Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • The "Rais",capitan, of the Eugenie tourist cruise M/V. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations.  Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Tlalpujahua,: “Dos Estrellas”, from 1900 to 1913, the first gold mine of the world.
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  • New Museum of Sipan, Lambayeque. Mochica gold divinity from Sipàn tomb. Tomb of Sipan life-size model.
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  • Arromanches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast.
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  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
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  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
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  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
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  • Uadi Sebuah, Ptolemaic Temple of Dakka dedicated to the lioness god Thoth, his wife the lioness god Tefnut and their son Arsenuphis. this temple originally stood 40 km north. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Qasr Ibrahim,  a massive fortress that dominated the east bank of Nile  today is an island in the middle of Lake Nasser. It is the only archeoloogical place in Nubia that, by its position, still survived in the same place above the waters of the Lake Nasser. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, the dawn. It is the most famous site in Nubia, saved by a spectacular rescue campaign of UNESCO. Builded by Ramesses II vas dedicated to Amun-Ra, Re-Harakhti, Ptah and deified Ramses II. Four colossal20 meters statues of the Pharaoh decorate the façade of the temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Uadi Sebuah, Ptolemaic Temple of Dakka-Dakka dedicated to the lioness god Thoth, his wife the lioness god Tefnut and their son Arsenuphis. this temple originally stood 40 km north. Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Uadi Sebuah. Temple of Meharrakah, originally 50 km north, has a spyral staircase, the only exemple in Egyptian architecture, that gives access to the terrace. Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Kalabsha Temple Complex, originaaly 40 km south, dedicatedto the god Mandulis and goddess Isis. Is the largest Nubian temple, built by Roman emperor Augustus over an older temple built by Amenophis II. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II.  Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Kalabsha Temple Complex, originaaly 40 km south, dedicatedto the god Mandulis and goddess Isis. Is the largest Nubian temple, built by Roman emperor Augustus over an older temple built by Amenophis II. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Kalabsha Temple Complex, originaaly 40 km south, dedicatedto the god Mandulis and goddess Isis. Is the largest Nubian temple, built by Roman emperor Augustus over an older temple built by Amenophis II. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II.  Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Kalabsha Temple Complex. The small but beautiful Kartassi Kiosk, formerly situated 40 km to the south, decorated with splendidly executed floral motifs. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Eugenie tourist cruise M/V near the sand dunes of Nasser Lake  between Aswan and Abu Simbel. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. The Great Temple, 11.000 square cubic meters, and the small Temple of Nefertari were dismantled and rebuilt with the same alignment on an artificial hill 65 meters above. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Eugenie ship near the sand dunes of Nasser Lake between Aswan and Abu Simbel. Only few small cruise ships reach the  monuments of the Nubia, once a region rich in gold that was a necessary link between equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The Egypt's pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II.
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  • Ferlach, Jagd und Büchsenmachermuseum. Traditional rifles engraved with gold decorations.
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  • Tiradentes. São Antonio church (1710-1730), one of the richest church of Minas, decorated using more gold than any church in Minas.
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  • Tiradentes. São Antonio church (1710-1730), one of the richest church of Minas, decorated using more gold than any church in Minas.
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  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
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  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
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  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
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  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
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  • Mario Berta is the last one traditional "battiloro" craftman of Europe, working in Titian's painter house. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
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  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
    em7150371.jpg
  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
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  • Martina Franca, church of San Martino (1747). Symbol of the Rococo of Martina Franca. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, the Treasury of the Basilica. The statues reliquary of St. Martin and Santa Comasia, patron saints of the city, work in chased silver, embossed and tooled in gold. The two works from the workshop Neapolitan goldsmith Andrea De Blasio San Martino realized that in 1700 and in 1714 Santa Comasia.
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  • Martina Franca, church of San Martino (1747). Symbol of the Rococo of Martina Franca. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, the Treasury of the Basilica. The statues reliquary of St. Martin and Santa Comasia, patron saints of the city, work in chased silver, embossed and tooled in gold. The two works from the workshop Neapolitan goldsmith Andrea De Blasio San Martino realized that in 1700 and in 1714 Santa Comasia.
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  • Portobelo, Fuerte de San Fernando. This Spanish fortress was the safe for the gold coming from Perù before a fleet sailed for Spain.
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  • Arromanches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast.
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  • Arromanches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast. Sections of this harbour still survive with  concrete blocks on the beach and out at sea.
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  • El Eden mine, once one of the richest of Mexico., gives a dramatic insight into the source of the wealth of Northern Mexico. Here the enslaved indigenous people, including many children, digged under horrific conditions for gold, silver, iron, copper and zinc.
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  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
    em7117577.jpg
  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
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  • Dhows harbour on the Dubai Creek, traditional trading hearth of the city is the original place where this small hamlet of pearl fishermen was founded.The gold reflections of the Arab Bank.
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  • Dhows harbour on the Dubai Creek, traditional trading hearth of the city is the original place where this small hamlet of pearl fishermen was founded.The gold reflections of the Arab Bank.
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  • The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, the dawn. It is the most famous site in Nubia, saved by a spectacular rescue campaign of UNESCO. Builded by Ramses II vas dedicated to Amun-Ra, Re-Harakhti, Ptah and deified Ramses II. Four colossal20 meters statues of the Pharaoh decorate the façade of the temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, the dawn. It is the most famous site in Nubia, saved by a spectacular rescue campaign of UNESCO. Builded by Ramses II vas dedicated to Amun-Ra, Re-Harakhti, Ptah and deified Ramses II. Four colossal20 meters statues of the Pharaoh decorate the façade of the temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Hamada, Derr Temple: built by Ramses II and dedicated to Amun- Ra is considered a simplified and reduced version of Abu Simbel Temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
    em2610038.jpg
  • Uadi Sebuah, Ptolemaic Temple of Dakka-Dakka dedicated to the lioness god Thoth, his wife the lioness god Tefnut and their son Arsenuphis. this temple originally stood 40 km north. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Uadi Sebuah, "Valley of the Lions": the temple built by  Ramses II with archeological excavations remains. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Nubian temples saved by the water by an extraordinary international vampaign of UNESCO, as part of the world's cultural heritage. Over 20 monuments were saved. Uadi Sebuah, "Valley of the Lions": the temple built by  Ramses II. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Eugenie tourist cruise M/V on the Nasser Lake  between Aswan and Abu Simbel, The Eugenie is built with interior design inspired to the Golden Age of Egypt travels in the early 20th century. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Fishermen on the lake Nasser. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Eugenie tourist cruise M/V near the sand dunes of Nasser Lake  between Aswan and Abu Simbel. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Abu Simbel is the most famous site in Nubia, saved by a spectacular rescue campaign of UNESCO. The smaller temple dedicated to god and Nefertari, the beloved wife of Ramesses II. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Fishermen on the lake Nasser. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Tiradentes. São Antonio church (1710-1730), one of the richest church of Minas, decorated using more gold than any church in Minas.
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  • Tiradentes. São Antonio church (1710-1730), one of the richest church of Minas, decorated using more gold than any church in Minas.
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  • Tiradentes. São Antonio church (1710-1730), one of the richest church of Minas, decorated using more gold than any church in Minas.
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  • Howie Nicholby, owner of 21st Century Kilts, offer a unique take, and are a fitting homage, to a traditional Scottish style. The use of original textiles, ranging from leather, gold and purple denim, camouflage, to pinstripe offer something different to those fond of this age old item.
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  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
    em7150423.jpg
  • Mario Berta workshop is the last one traditional "battiloro" of Europe. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
    em7150389.jpg
  • Mario Berta is the last one traditional "battiloro" craftman of Europe, working in Titian's painter house. In this historic artisan laboratory, gold, silver and other precious metals are transformed into ultra- slim leaves, suitable for applications in multiple fields. The artisan production allows it to obtain a superior quality.
    em7150382.jpg
  • Arromanches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast.
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  • Arromanches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast. Sections of this harbour still survive with  concrete blocks on the beach and out at sea.
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  • The Gianduiotto is a Piedmontese chocolate whose shape is similar to an upturned boat. Gianduiotti are individually wrapped in a tinfoil cover, usually gold or silver-colored. It is the speciality of Turin and takes its name from Gianduja, the mask that represents the archetypal of the Piedmontese. Gianduiotti are produced from a paste of sugar, cocoa and the hazelnut of the Langhe area. The official birth of Gianduiotto is set at 1865 in Turin. The idea of mixing hazelnut pieces to  chocolate was born during Napoleon’s reign, when importing cocoa from South America became extremely difficult and cocoa was extremely expensive.
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  • Arromanches, restaurant with a map of the D-Day beaches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast.
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  • Arromanches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast. Sections of this harbour still survive with  concrete blocks on the beach and out at sea.
    em7303075.jpg
  • Arromanches. The town lies along the coastline designated as Gold Beach used by British troops during the D-Day landings. Arromanches was the site for a Mulberry Harbour built on the Normandy coast. Sections of this harbour still survive with  concrete blocks on the beach and out at sea.
    em7303069.jpg
  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
    em7117575.jpg
  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
    em7117574.jpg
  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
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  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
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  • Piazza Castello, caffé Mulassano. This small but elegant liberty cafè opened in 1907 conquered the Piedmontese cultural atmosphere. Ceiling inlaid of wood and gold, pavements in marble, walls of mirrors that send back the images to the infinite, little tables.
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  • The Gianduiotto is a Piedmontese chocolate whose shape is similar to an upturned boat. Gianduiotti are individually wrapped in a tinfoil cover, usually gold or silver-colored. It is the speciality of Turin and takes its name from Gianduja, the mask that represents the archetypal of the Piedmontese. Gianduiotti are produced from a paste of sugar, cocoa and the hazelnut of the Langhe area. The official birth of Gianduiotto is set at 1865 in Turin. The idea of mixing hazelnut pieces to  chocolate was born during Napoleon's reign, when importing cocoa from South America became extremely difficult and cocoa was extremely expensive.
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  • Dhows harbour on the Dubai Creek, traditional trading hearth of the city is the original place where this small hamlet of pearl fishermen was founded.The gold reflections of the Arab Bank.
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  • The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, the dawn. It is the most famous site in Nubia, saved by a spectacular rescue campaign of UNESCO. Builded by Ramses II vas dedicated to Amun-Ra, Re-Harakhti, Ptah and deified Ramses II. Four colossal20 meters statues of the Pharaoh decorate the façade of the temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, the dawn. It is the most famous site in Nubia, saved by a spectacular rescue campaign of UNESCO. Builded by Ramses II vas dedicated to Amun-Ra, Re-Harakhti, Ptah and deified Ramses II. Four colossal20 meters statues of the Pharaoh decorate the façade of the temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Qasr Ibrahim,  a massive fortress that dominated the east bank of Nile  today is an island in the middle of Lake Nasser. It is the only archeoloogical place in Nubia that, by its position, still survived in the same place above the waters of the Lake Nasser. The ruins are mostly Coptics, dominated by the Christian cathedral. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Hamada, Derr Temple: built by Ramses II and dedicated to Amun- Ra is considered a simplified and reduced version of Abu Simbel Temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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  • Hamada, Derr Temple: built by Ramses II and dedicated to Amun- Ra is considered a simplified and reduced version of Abu Simbel Temple. Once the Nubia, a region rich in gold, was a necessary link between Equatorial Africa and the Mediterranean civilisations. The pharaohs build many temples in Nubia, the most grandiose expression is Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II. In 1971, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary campaign of UNESCO saved many temples. The most difficult rescue operation was the salvage of Abu Simbel monumental complex. Today only few small cruise ships reach the Nubian monuments, far from the mass tourism of Nile valley.
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