Jerusalem 1855-1856 By Auguste Salzmann

Damascus (Damascus) Gate 

First photos of Jerusalem. Auguste Salzmann. 1855-1856 — Auguste Salzmann travel in 1855-56 to the Holy Land. But a series of artistic shot of the Holy Land may well claim the title of "most." Conquerors and Overlord-am Photoshop visual aid, such as, for example, should look like the image after applying the filter, "sepia". And from an artistic point of view, this Photographica rather than pictures. 

Gate of David (Zion) in Jerusalem 

 Lions Gate

 Herod's Gate in Jerusalem

 Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem

 Types of the Holy Sepulcher.

 Tomb of the Virgin

 Arch "Essay Homo"

 Arabic source in Jerusalem

 Source Birket es-Sultan in Jerusalem

Mamilla behind the old city walls of Jerusalem

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Buddhist Temple Built By Bottles

Buddhist temple built 1.5million recycled beer bottles — Built using more than a million beer bottles, this incredible temple in the north-east of Thailand is a novel way to recycle any empties. The resident Buddhist monks at the Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew complex encourage local authorities to deposit any used bottles at the temple which they then use to build new structures. Having already built the a temple and even shelters, the monks who live in the town of Khun Han really have got into the spirit of recycling. 

Buddhist temple Glass houses: There are 20 buildings made of bottles in the complex
Sometimes known as Wat Lan Kuad, or Temple Of A Million Bottles, the temple uses the discarded bottles to construct everything from the crematorium to the toilets. Altogether there are about 1.5million recycled bottles in the temple, and the monks at there are intending to recycling even more. 'The more bottles we get, the more buildings we make,' says Abbot San Kataboonyo.Buddhist temple

Buddhist temple Room with an interior view: The visitors' toilets are a unique spectacle
'They kept this up until they had nearly one million recycled bottles ready to construct their pagodas and temple. 'Even though drinking is a sin in Buddhism, this still seems like a positive use of beer and lager bottles.' Representing the cleansing of the human mind, the beer-bottle-temple is now on an approved list of eco-friendly sightseeing tours in South-East Asia.

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Bali Sea Temple — Pura Tanah

One of Bali's most important sea temples, Pura Tanah Lot ("Temple of Land in the Middle of the Sea") is a spectacular sight, especially at sunset.

History
The tiny island was formed by the gradual erosion of the ocean tide over thousands of years. The temple of Tanah Lot is said to have been founded by the 16th-century priest Nirartha, one of the last priests to come to Bali from Java.

What to See

The temple of Tanah Lot stands on a rocky island just off the southwest coast of Bali. One of Bali's most sacred sea temples, Tanah Lot is dedicated to the guardian spirits of the sea. The temple itself is said to be guarded from evil by the sea snakes that inhabit the caves below.

The temple itself is not accessible to visitors, but magnificent views can be had from a variety of points nearby. Crowds especially gather on the terraces nearby to watch the glow of the sunset behind the temple. Naturally, there are plenty of souvenir shops and cafes with a view to keep you well-supplied while doing so.

Quick Facts

Names: Pura Tanah Lot; Tanah Lot Temple; Temple of the Land in the Middle of the Sea; "Sunset Temple"

Type of site:   Temple
Faith:             Balinese Hinduism
Status:           Active
Dates:            c.16th century
Location:        SW Bali, Indonesia
Hours:            Not open to visitors.

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