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Longyan is an urban district in Fujian Province, China . During the Tang Empire, Tingzhou Province was established in 736. In 742, it was renamed Linting District, but already in 758, it became Tingzhou Province again. After the Mongol conquest and the formation of the Yuan Empire, Tingzhou Province was transformed into Tingzhou Re…

The Elan and Claerwen Rivers were dammed in the Elan Valley in Mid Wales , resulting in a series of man-made lakes known as the Elan Valley Reservoirs . The tanks, constructed by the Birmingham Corporation Water Department, supply Birmingham in the West Midlands with safe drinking water. Claerwen, Craig-goch, Pen-i-garreg, Garreg-dd…

On the Greek peninsula Peloponnese, near the city of Kalambaka , there is a picturesque Thessalian valley. Rocky formation  rises above its green hills - Meteora . An army of rocks up to 600m high seemed to have grown out of the ground. How did they form and why are they attractive to tourists? Let's discuss this in more detail.…

Gatklettur  is a famous, naturally formed stone arch found between the villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland . Gatklettur Iceland The most famous is the ancient Roman triumphal arches, which have been preserved in abundance both in the Eternal City itself and in the vast territories that were part…

Muncie Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Muncie, Indiana . Opened in 1970, it was developed by Melvin Simon & Associates, now known as Simon Property Group. The mall's original anchor stores were W. T. Grant, Britt's, Sears, and Ball Stores. Muncie Mall Indiana In 2020 the mall had no anchor stores, although it conti…

Ala Moana Beach Park is one of the most popular beaches in Honolulu , located on the south coast of Oahu, Hawaii. The park spans over 100 acres and offers a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Ala Moana Beach Park Ala Moana Beach is a great place for swimming, surfing, picnicking, and walking along the sandy shore. The …