Asia

Ribbon-Tailed Astrapia – Most Beautiful Bird of Paradise

One of the most outstanding birds of paradise, the male Ribbon-tailed Astrapia has the longest tail feathers in relation to the body size of any bird, over three times...

Oldest Tortoise is Alive More Than 170 years

Perhaps you may not believe it by looking at the Oldest Tortoise (Name Jonathan) alive for over 170...

Cretzschmar’s Bunting (Emberiza caesia)

Cretzschmar's Bunting is found in the Eastern Mediterranean region. A bright pink bill and prominent pale eye-ring prevent...

Yellow Thornbill – The Fascinating Wonders of Woodlands and Their Inhabitants

Family: Yellow Thornbill (Acanthiza nana) is a member of the family Acanthizidae in the order Passeriformes. Identification: Both adult...

Apricots – The World’s Healthiest Fruit

Apricots are native to the mountains of Asia and need freezing weather during their dormant period. Though quite...

Carahunge: The Remarkable Stone Voice in Armenia

The remarkable landmark known as Carahunge (speaking stones) or "stone voice" in Armenian is situated near the town of Sisian in the Syunik province,...

Ancient Palace of the Mittani Empire in Kurdistan

The Mittani Empire, which ruled over most of northern Mesopotamia and Syria from the fifteenth to the fourteenth centuries BCE, is when the site...

The Great Banyan Tree of India

The Great Banyan Tree also called (Ficus Benghalensis) belonging to the family Moraceae, is a more than 250 years old tree, which date of...

Roman Uthina Amphitheater near Tunis, Tunisia

The ancient Roman Uthina amphitheater is located near Tunis, Tunisia. Under Emperor Augustus, soldiers of Legio XIII Gemina established Uthina as a Roman colony....

The Abu Dhabi Corniche

Abu Dhabi Corniche There is a Corniche in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. At approximately 8 kilometers, in length, the Abu...

Harrat Khaybar “Gates of Hell” in Saudi Arabia

Harrat Khaybar is an enigmatic structure often dubbed the "gates of hell,". It is not only a name that was chosen for impact. Harrat...

Tomb of Nur Jahan – Beloved Wife of Emperor Jahanghir

The Tomb of Nur Jahan is situated in Shahdara, near Lahore, Pakistan. This is a 17th-century mausoleum that was built for the Mughal Empress...

Tomb of Jahangir – A Historical Mausoleum

In 1637, a mausoleum was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, located in Shahdara adjacent to Lahore, Pakistan. This is called the Tomb of Jahangir,...

Darvaza Gas Crater – The Gates to Hell in Turkmenistan

The Gates to Hell, also known as “Darvaza gas crater” and Door to Hell in Turkmenistan,. This natural gas field accidentally collapsed into a...

Lake Puma – World’s Remotest Lake in Tibetan Plateau

Lake Puma Yumco, located on the Tibetan Plateau, is considered the world’s most remote lake. Lake Puma is 32 kilometers long and 13 kilometers...