Bust of Emperor Commodus
- Roman Emperor Commodus, or Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus, was emperor from 177-192. His brutal misrule precipitated civil strife that ended 84 years of stability and prosperity within the empire.
Chernobyl Sarcophagus Memorial
- This sculpture of cupped hands holding a power plant was erected in 2006 just outside of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant #4 which was the site of the April 1986 nuclear energy disaster. The monument is dedicated to the remembrance of the heroic actions of plant…
Casa Nazaret
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- The object is made of burned metal and openwork. It is a fine piece of jewelry that responds to the neoclassical style by the simplicity of the shape and decoration through carved leaves. Its creator Cayetano Buitrón, was a recognized goldsmith, active in…
Tsukubai Sensō-ji
- Tsukubai (Purification Wash Basin) at Senso-ji Temple Tsukubai Senso-ji Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most colorful and popular temples. The legend says that in the…
Shah Mosque (Isfahan)
- This Is the Iwan entrance to the The Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran. With its “Muqarnas” type of vaulted ceiling. Regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture and an excellent example of Islamic era architecture of Iran. The Shah Mosque of Isfahan…
Gruta Virgen del Carmen y Fachada Escuela Maria May
- This school opened in 1961 as El Hatillo Pre-K Institute. In 1962, the school became an Elementary School and changed its name to Maria May School, honoring Maria May (1882-1971), a beloved school teacher remembered by the oldest members of the community.…