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GUJARAT, India (RNS) — Every morning at the Momai Mata temple, near the southern tip of the Gujarat peninsula, a Hindu priest offers prayers. The temple, carved out of rock in an ancient cave by ...
Focus on the history of the ancient ‘Silk Road’ may have overshadowed the powerful influence of India on the many cultures with which it traded.
This Ancient City Has a Dramatic Desert Landscape, World-class Cuisine, and a Growing Art Scene — Here's How to Plan Your Visit AlUla is an oasis in the Saudi Arabian desert.
This ancient city of sultans is a 21st-century wonder In Spain, Granada preserves treasures from the past. But trendy hotspots and a new ecopark have this city looking to the future.
Visitors to northeastern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region might also accidentally stumble into another country entirely. Tiny San Marino is Europe’s smallest democracy and has ancient traditions ...
This ancient city is the perfume capital of India For centuries, perfumers in Kannauj have worked their alchemy to create ‘liquid gold.’ ...
India, 300 B.C. The hemisphere-like shape known as the stupa is a common sight in Buddhist architecture, and Sanchi Stupa is perhaps the most famous of the ancient examples.
Once derided, La Grande Motte, a surreal 1960s resort in the South of France, is increasingly seen as having been ahead of its time.
More architects in the United Arab Emirates, the host of this year’s U.N. climate summit, are moving past glass skyscrapers and focusing on sustainability.
Over 4,500 crab-eating macaques roam the streets of the ancient city of Lopburi. Though popular with tourists, the monkey population has grown too quickly, causing headaches for city residents.
India is home to some of the world's most beautiful and iconic ancient ruins, each telling a unique story about the country's rich history, culture and architectural grandeur. These timeless and ...