Moments of Gaza

Moments of Gaza

The minaret of the Great Omari Mosque is visible through a circular stone window, as the remaining parts of the ancient structure in Gaza, Gaza Strip, on February 12, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, a 1,400-year-old structure, was ruined by an Israeli airstrike. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-ANCIENT BUILDINGS-AQUEDUCT OF VALENS

T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-ANCIENT BUILDINGS-AQUEDUCT OF VALENS

(240719) -- ISTANBUL, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a scene of the Aqueduct of Valens in Istanbul, Trkiye. The Aqueduct of Valens is a significant ancient Roman aqueduct in Istanbul. As part of a larger water supply system, it was completed in the late 4th century AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Valens, after whom it is named. The structure is notable for its impressive engineering and architectural design. The aqueduct was constructed using a combination of stone and brick, and it features a series of arches that support the water channel above. Today, the aqueduct is a historical landmark in Istanbul. While it no longer serves its original purpose, it remains an important symbol of the city's architectural and engineering heritage. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Lei)

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

Kevlar protective structures shielding stone women from shelling painted in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 14, 2024 - A kevlar structure that protects a stone woman monument from possible shelling has been painted by young artists of the Plast. Dnipro organization, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows an area before restoration (above, taken on March 8, 2023) and after restoration (below, photo taken by Xinhua photographer Wang Xi on Aug. 23, 2023) in Gaerma Village of Tangke Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of b

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows grass sprouting from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells in Gaerma Village of Tangke Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provides a new method for gras

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker lays a blanket made from coconut shells on a slope at an abandoned mine restoration site in Duoma Village, Dazhasi Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provides a new method for gra

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers lay blankets made from coconut shells on a slope at an abandoned mine restoration site in Duoma Village, Dazhasi Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provides a new method for grassl

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows workers laying blankets made from coconut shells on a slope at an abandoned mine restoration site in Duoma Village, Dazhasi Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provi

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows grass sprouting from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells in Duoma Village, Dazhasi Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provides a new method for grassl

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows workers laying blankets made from coconut shells on a slope at an abandoned mine restoration site in Duoma Village, Dazhasi Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provi

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows an area after restoration in Gaerma Village of Tangke Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provides a new method for grassland restoration. (Xinhua/Wang Yijie)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-RUOERGAI COUNTY-GRASSLAND RESTORATION (CN)

(230912) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers lay blankets made from coconut shells on a slope at an abandoned mine restoration site in Duoma Village, Dazhasi Town in Ruoergai County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2023. Grass sprouts from the surface covered by blankets made from coconut shells at the area of the abandoned mines in Ruoergai County of Aba Prefecture, where bedrocks were exposed before. Blankets made from coconut shells have compact structure and strong corrosion resistance. They can effectively inhibit soil erosion, and have excellent slope protection effect. In addition, they can be biodegradable, decomposing into organic fertilizer after "completing their mission". Due to stone mining in the past, bare bedrocks were left on the grassland, making it very difficult to restore vegetation and seriously affecting the ecological environment in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The utilization of blankets made from coconut shells provides a new method for grassl

Media shown new mosque, Japan's largest

Media shown new mosque, Japan's largest

TOKYO, Japan - Representatives explain the features of Japan's newest and largest mosque, located in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, to the media June 26. Construction of the Tokyo Camii mosque was paid for by the Turkish government, and many of its construction materials, including tiles and stone, were imported from the country. The mosque, which opens to worshippers July 3, replaces the original structure that was built in 1937 by ethnic Turks from the former Soviet Union.

Nunobiki Falls

Nunobiki Falls

The cylindrical stone structure on the right of the Medaki waterfall is a device to draw water from Nunobiki Dam located upstream. Since this facility was constructed in March 1899 to provide water to the city of Kobe, this photograph must have been taken at the end of the Meiji Period. This facility remains today along with Nunobiki Dam, which was completed the following year and later designated as a National Registered Asset.==Date:unknown, Place:Kobe, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐4‐0]

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The tomb of first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu was placed in the inner shrine at Nikko Toshogu. When the stone pagoda, which had replaced an early wooden structure, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1683, the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi rebuilt it in Chinese-style bronze. The crane-shaped candlestick, censer, and vase were gifts from the king of Korean.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐41‐0]

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate is viewed from the southeast. Over 60 stone lanterns dedicated by feudal lords line the right side of the gate, showing the power wielded by the Shogunate. In front of them is Niten Gate, the only structure of Yushoin Mausoleum existing to this day.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐25‐0]

The Dutch Lantern,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Dutch Lantern,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The octagonal revolving lantern presented to Japan by the Netherlands is visible on the right in front of Yomei Gate at Nikko Toshogu. The building on the left is the Bell Tower. The Korean Bell is hanging in the roofed structure supported by four pillars. There are stone stairs to the left outside the photograph. Yomei Gate is at the end of the stairs.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐11‐0]

Fujiya Hotel,Miyanoshita

Fujiya Hotel,Miyanoshita

This is the main building of Fujiya Hotel rebuilt in 1891. The western-style structure called Hiraya (later renamed to Eyrie), was later moved to the left of the main building, so this photo was probably taken right after construction was completed. In fact, it seems the trees were just planted and a man who appears to be a gardner is standing on the stone wall in the foreground.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐29‐0]

Nunobiki Falls

Nunobiki Falls

Medaki of Nunobiki Falls, located in present-day Chuo Ward. The presence of the wooden bridge and teahouse indicate that the photograph was taken in the mid-Meiji Period. A facility to draw water (cylindrical stone structure) was completed in 1899, so this shows the scenery before that date. The waterfall is high and its flow abundant.==Date:unknown, Place:Kobe, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number56‐12‐0]

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The tomb of first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu was placed in the inner shrine at Nikko Toshogu. When the stone pagoda, which had replaced an early wooden structure, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1683, the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi rebuilt it in Chinese-style bronze. The crane-shaped candlestick, censer, and vase were gifts from the king of Korean.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐41‐2]

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The tomb of first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu was placed in the inner shrine at Nikko Toshogu. When the stone pagoda, which had replaced an early wooden structure, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1683, the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi rebuilt it in Chinese-style bronze. The crane-shaped candlestick, censer, and vase were gifts from the king of Korean.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐38‐0]

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The treasure tower at the Okusha,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The tomb of first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu was placed in the inner shrine at Nikko Toshogu. When the stone pagoda, which had replaced an early wooden structure, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1683, the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi rebuilt it in Chinese-style bronze. The crane-shaped candlestick, censer, and vase were gifts from the king of Korean.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐14‐0]

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle

The northern part of the dungeon of Nagoya Castle seen from Ofukemaru. In the centre is the castle tower. The gate on the left is Fumyo-mon. A small tower is visible in the rear of the castle tower. The partially-visible roof could be the tamon-bei (a long, roofed, timber-frame structure built on a stone faced embankment, running between the corners and turrets of a castle). This photograph was probably taken after 1878, when the golden shachi (mythical carp) were returned to the tower top, but before the Nobi Earthquake of 1891.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagoya, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐46‐0]

Rickshaws in front of Osaka Station

Rickshaws in front of Osaka Station

The wooden Osaka building called Umeda station at the time it opened was rebuilt into a modern stone structure in 1901. It became the symbol and actual entrance to Osaka.==Date:unknown, Place:Osaka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number46‐69‐0]

Gate of main entrance of a shrine

Gate of main entrance of a shrine

From the structure of the gate and the arrangement of the stone lanterns, this is probably the south gate of the Kasugataisha. Women and men of various generations look at the camera. It is probably a commemorative photo of a family coming to worship.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number31‐67‐0]

View of a small island

View of a small island

The location is unknown. A man sitting on a stone wall points to a small island in the distance. It is probably a dramatized photo. The tree placed as if to cover the upper part of the photo evokes the structure of Japanese paintings.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number15‐48‐0]

Women in Okano Garden

Women in Okano Garden

Four women dressed in kimono walk slowly, step by step, in equal intervals along the corridor of the porch. The structure of the photo stresses distance. The right is a sunlit garden. Shoes are placed on the shoe stone in the upright position.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐46‐0]

Media shown new mosque, Japan's largest

Media shown new mosque, Japan's largest

TOKYO, Japan - Representatives explain the features of Japan's newest and largest mosque, located in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, to the media June 26. Construction of the Tokyo Camii mosque was paid for by the Turkish government, and many of its construction materials, including tiles and stone, were imported from the country. The mosque, which opens to worshippers July 3, replaces the original structure that was built in 1937 by ethnic Turks from the former Soviet Union.