Archive for August, 2013

Sigiriya in Sri Lanka.
In the midst of a great plain stands the imposing rock of the lion, his strange monolithic form is the result of an extinct volcano that was eroded over thousands of years to expose its core solidified magma of 370 m. Although the first settlements date back to the prehistoric era, it was not until […]

The Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali.
The Great Mosque of Djenne is located in the Sahel region in Djenne, Mali. Considered the largest adobe structure in the world, presents a traditional construction in the area, including Arabic influences. The date of its construction is unknown, but is believed to date from the year 1200 or 1330, judging by the early writings […]
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