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Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf
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Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf

Iranian Lenj vessels are traditionally hand-built and are used by inhabitants of the northern coast of the Persian Gulf for sea journeys, trading…

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Kumbh Mela
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Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred Pitcher) is the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims on earth, during which participants bathe or take a…

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Pottery skills of the women of Sejnane
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Pottery skills of the women of Sejnane

The pottery skills of the women of Sejnane relate to the practice of using a specific technique to produce terracotta artefacts for the home…

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Ajanta Caves
Archaeological Wonders

Ancient Cities of the Silk Road

Discover the architectural majesty of ancient cities that once stood as the beating hearts of global trade, science, and art.

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