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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

A ceremony is held on Feb. 21, 2026, to celebrate the relocation of two statues of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, from the expo venue to Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture.

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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

A ceremony is held on Feb. 21, 2026, to celebrate the relocation of two monuments of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, from the expo venue to Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2024 shows mural paintings at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glor

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows murals at Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a touch w

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows people visiting Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a t

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows mural paintings inside the tomb of Nefertari at the Valley of the Queens in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2024 shows visitors taking pictures at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2024 shows visitors looking at chariot pit displayed at the new building of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Si

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2024 shows Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a touch wi

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows mural paintings inside the tomb of Nefertari at the Valley of the Queens in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2024 shows a man visiting the new building of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows people visiting Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a t

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2024 shows a visitor posing for pictures at Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past g

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2024 shows a visitor taking pictures of exhibits displayed at the new building of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows people visiting Luxor Temple and the Avenue of the Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the t

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2024 shows mural paintings at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glor

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows people visiting Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a t

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 26, 2024 shows the new building of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to exp

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 26, 2024 shows the new building of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to exp

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows a view of Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a touch w

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2024 shows mural paintings at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glor

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2024 shows a visitor looking at an exhibit displayed at the new building of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Si

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows a view at the Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a tou

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2024 shows oracle bones with inscriptions displayed at the new building of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sit

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows people visiting Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. It is a sound occasion to explore the trace of past glory and have a t

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CHINA-EGYPT-YIN RUINS-LUXOR-ANCIENT CIVILIZATION (CN)

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 23, 2024 shows the palace and royal ancestral shrines area site of the Yin Ruins in Anyang, central China's Henan Province. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes in southern Egypt, was the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom from the 16th century BC to the 11th century BC. Seen by many as the world's largest open-air museum, it is home to famous Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the ruins of the huge Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. The Yin Ruins, which is located in Anyang of central China's Henan Province, is the first documented late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.) capital site in China, as confirmed by archaeological excavations and oracle bone inscriptions. Luxor and the Yin Ruins have, respectively, witnessed the historic highlights of the development of Egypt and China, the two ancient civilizations. April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sit

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U.S. students visit China's Wuyi Mountains, embrace tea culture

STORY: U.S. students visit China's Wuyi Mountains, embrace tea culture SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Students from the United States 2. various of cultural activities 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JORIE LIANG, Catlin Gabel Student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BAILEY BUDLONG, Oregon State University Student STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Students from the United States "I love Fujian, China!" 16 college and high school students from the U.S. visited east China's Fujian Province this week. During the two-day trip, they visited Wuyi Mountains and explored traditional Chinese tea culture. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JORIE LIANG, Catlin Gabel student "Originally, everytime I came to China I would just like go to these monuments and mountains. I would go to a lot of them, but I wouldn't really understand the context behind them. But after making tea and visiting Wuyi Mountains, water and watch

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Fallas Festival - Valencia

Two firemen during the 'cremà' of the Falla del Ayuntamiento, on March 19, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. The 'cremà' closes today, on St. Joseph's Day, the Fallas 2024 in the city of Valencia and in the rest of the towns of the Valencian Community that celebrate them, both in this province and in the provinces of Castellón and Alicante. With this act, the last of the official program of these celebrations, the fire has consumed during the traditional 'Nit de la Cremà', the more than 700 big and children's falleros monuments planted in the Valencian capital and the rest of towns. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fallas Festival - Valencia

Two pigeons burn during the 'cremà' of the Falla del Ayuntamiento a, on March 19, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. The 'cremà' closes today, on Saint Joseph's Day, the Fallas 2024 in the city of Valencia and in the rest of the towns of the Valencian Community that celebrate them, both in this province and in the provinces of Castellón and Alicante. With this act, the last of the official program of these celebrations, the fire has consumed during the traditional 'Nit de la Cremà', the more than 700 big and children's falleros monuments planted in the Valencian capital and the rest of towns. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fallas Festival - Valencia

Two pigeons burn during the 'cremà' of the Falla del Ayuntamiento a, on March 19, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. The 'cremà' closes today, on Saint Joseph's Day, the Fallas 2024 in the city of Valencia and in the rest of the towns of the Valencian Community that celebrate them, both in this province and in the provinces of Castellón and Alicante. With this act, the last of the official program of these celebrations, the fire has consumed during the traditional 'Nit de la Cremà', the more than 700 big and children's falleros monuments planted in the Valencian capital and the rest of towns. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fallas Festival - Valencia

Two firemen during the 'cremà' of the Falla del Ayuntamiento, on March 19, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. The 'cremà' closes today, on St. Joseph's Day, the Fallas 2024 in the city of Valencia and in the rest of the towns of the Valencian Community that celebrate them, both in this province and in the provinces of Castellón and Alicante. With this act, the last of the official program of these celebrations, the fire has consumed during the traditional 'Nit de la Cremà', the more than 700 big and children's falleros monuments planted in the Valencian capital and the rest of towns. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fallas Festival - Valencia

Two pigeons burn during the 'cremà' of the Falla del Ayuntamiento a, on March 19, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. The 'cremà' closes today, on Saint Joseph's Day, the Fallas 2024 in the city of Valencia and in the rest of the towns of the Valencian Community that celebrate them, both in this province and in the provinces of Castellón and Alicante. With this act, the last of the official program of these celebrations, the fire has consumed during the traditional 'Nit de la Cremà', the more than 700 big and children's falleros monuments planted in the Valencian capital and the rest of towns. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Paris

Two Dott electric bikes on a sidewalk near Tournelle quay, along the Seine. Illustration of Paris, the city, monuments, construction sites, inhabitants, and more. France, Paris on November 24, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympics Threaten To Erase Riverside Booksellers - Paris

A book about Louis XIV, the story of a great reign, between two boxes. The Booksellers of the Seine, an open-air bookshop. Bouquinistes are one of the must-see attractions on the Parisian postcard, and today theyere very concerned and angry about the relocation of their boxes for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Illustration of Paris, the city, monuments, construction sites, inhabitants, and more. France, Paris on November 24, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical monuments damaged in earthquakes in W. Afghanistan

STORY: Historical monuments damaged in earthquakes in W. Afghanistan DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Herat's largest historic mosque Masjid Jami Herat 2. various of Qila Ikhtiarudin (Ikhtiarudin citadel) in Herat province, Afghanistan 3. various of Minar Jam (the Minaret of Jam) in Herat province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: Several historical monuments and cultural heritages have been damaged due to a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that jolted west Afghanistan's Herat and the neighboring Badghis and Farah provinces, Herat's Provincial Director for Information and Culture Ahmadullah Muttaqi said on Thursday. Identifying the damaged monuments, the official said that Qila Ikhtiarudin (Ikhtiarudin citadel), Herat's largest historic mosque Masjid Jami Herat and Minar Jam (the Minaret of Jam), are among the famous historical sites that have been damaged in the tremors. Two deadly quakes, each with a magnitude of

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July 23 Russian missile attack on Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - JULY 23, 2023 - Two men are seen outside a house ruined in the massive Russian missile attack Sunday night, July 23, Odesa, southern Ukraine. During the large-scale overnight missile attack, Russian troops launched 19 missiles of various types at Odesa and the region. The strike killed one person and left 22 people injured, including four children. The historic centre of Odesa on the UNESCO World Heritage List came under fire. Twenty-five architectural monuments were damaged, including Transfiguration Cathedral.

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Century-old pillar still part of Tokyo Station platform

TOKYO, Japan - One of 14 original pillars that remain part of the Nos. 5 and 6 platforms at Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital since it opened 100 years ago is seen on Dec. 18, 2014. Two pillars will be turned into monuments.

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U.S. Navy unveils rediscovered stone monuments

YOKOSUKA, Japan - The U.S. Navy unveils two stone monuments created by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1915 as the navy held a ceremony at its base in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo, on Oct. 31, 2011. The monuments were discovered in 2005 during work to expand a quay.

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German team discovers treasure inside Bamiyan Buddha

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - In this photo taken on Oct. 8, Bert Praxenthaler, an expert on renovation from the International Council on Monuments and Sites, points to a small hole that supported the right hand of one of two giant Buddha statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, where a great-sealed small jute bag for Buddha's soul has been discovered.

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France's Lyon reduces lighting at some public monuments to save energy

STORY: France's Lyon reduces lighting at some public monuments to save energy DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bridges over the Saone in Lyon 2. various of streets in downtown Lyon 3. various of store signs lit up at night 4. various of bridges over the Saone in Lyon STORYLINE: Faced with soaring energy prices, the town hall of Lyon, France, has decided to turn off lights at part of its public monuments at night four days a week. Museums, churches, bridges are affected by this "energy sobriety" measure. Several French cities have announced plans in recent days to save energy. Some have decided to limit public lighting at night to reduce electricity costs. The measure targets lighting that is not strictly necessary for the circulation of pedestrians and motorists. "The City of Lyon wishes to reduce its energy consumption by at least 10 percent in two years and is launching a working group which brings together the

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Children's Peace Monument in the Hiroshima Peace Park

Children's Peace Monument in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, by the Genbaku Domu, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, Japan commemorating the bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World War II. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 2015

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Monuments to slain Japanese doctor Nakamura

A ceremony to unveil two stone monuments dedicated to slain Japanese physician Tetsu Nakamura, known for years of aid work in Afghanistan, is held on Feb. 27, 2021, in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The Fukuoka native was gunned down in December 2019 in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan.

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Monuments to slain Japanese doctor Nakamura

A ceremony to unveil two stone monuments dedicated to slain Japanese physician Tetsu Nakamura, known for years of aid work in Afghanistan, is held on Feb. 27, 2021, in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The Fukuoka native was gunned down in December 2019 in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan.

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Monuments to slain Japanese doctor Nakamura

A ceremony to unveil two stone monuments dedicated to slain Japanese physician Tetsu Nakamura, known for years of aid work in Afghanistan, is held on Feb. 27, 2021, in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The Fukuoka native was gunned down in December 2019 in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan.

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Monuments to slain Japanese doctor Nakamura

Photo taken Feb. 27, 2021, shows two newly erected stone monuments dedicated to slain Japanese physician Tetsu Nakamura, known for years of aid work in Afghanistan, in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The Fukuoka native was gunned down in December 2019 in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan.

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German team discovers treasure inside Bamiyan Buddha

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - This photo taken on Oct. 8 shows a great-sealed small jute bag for Buddha's soul, which was discovered inside one of two giant statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, by Bert Praxenthaler, an expert on renovation from the International Council on Monuments and Sites. The hemp sack is 5 centimeters long by 5 cm wide and has what looks like a lion and horse clay great seal. (Kyodo)

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German team discovers treasure inside Bamiyan Buddha

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - In this photo taken on Oct. 8, Bert Praxenthaler, an expert on renovation from the International Council on Monuments and Sites, points to a small hole that supported the right hand of one of two giant Buddha statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, where a great-sealed small jute bag for Buddha's soul has been discovered. (Kyodo)

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Two artillery monuments are visible at the base of the stone wall. Although absent in the 1893 collection of the Abe family (lords of the former Fukuyama Clan), these monuments appear in a copper-plate print of Kamakura made in 1896, indicating that they were installed to commemorate victory in the Sino-Japanese War. The photograph was probably taken, therefore, sometime after 1893. This photograph is included in the Collection of Tamamura Kozaburo (1856-?).==Date:unknown, Place:Kamakura, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐93‐0]

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Century-old pillar still part of Tokyo Station platform

TOKYO, Japan - One of 14 original pillars that remain part of the Nos. 5 and 6 platforms at Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital since it opened 100 years ago is seen on Dec. 18, 2014. Two pillars will be turned into monuments. (Kyodo)

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U.S. Navy unveils rediscovered stone monuments

YOKOSUKA, Japan - The U.S. Navy unveils two stone monuments created by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1915 as the navy held a ceremony at its base in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo, on Oct. 31, 2011. The monuments were discovered in 2005 during work to expand a quay. (Kyodo)