A swift horse on a flying bird

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Floating village on Lake Titicaca

Some surprising floating villages are found in Peru's Lake Titicaca. It is the largest and deepest lake in South America. There are several villages on a total of 42 floating islands. Here lives the Tattong community of Peru. For ages they have been living on floating islands in this lake. These floating islands look very beautiful. They are naturally formed. These islands are habitable and everything from houses are built on them. Some islands are also man-made. From deep in the water of the lake, the branches of the reeds grow very strong and thick. And it creates these islands floating on the water over a large area. Many people also make this island artificially using a lot of trees. The surface of the island i.e. the ground is quite soft and slippery. Walking time can be given so. Moreover, the residents of this place make their houses and other necessary items with the branches of this tree.
There is also a system of ponds cut between reed beds and villages.

Moreover, if necessary, some islands can be cut and divided. After cutting, two separate islands float. The residents here do various handicrafts. Rabbits and ducks are also domesticated. There are craft boats for transportation here. They are also made of hardwood trees. The villages of Lake Titicaca are very beautiful and tidy. Therefore, these islands and villages are one of the attractions for tourists in Peru.

A swift horse on a flying bird

'Running Horse on Flying Bird' is a kind of fine sculpture. It is made of bronze. Also known as 'Bronze Running Horse', this sculpture is 34.5 cm high, 45 cm long, 10 cm wide. It was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). The sculpture was discovered from the Leithai Tomb in Wuwei, Kansu Province, northwest China. It is now preserved in the Kansu Provincial Museum. The swift horse was the fastest and most effective means of warfare, transport and communication in ancient China. Strong cavalry was an essential condition for the victory of the Han dynasty forces in the counterattack against the invasion of the invading Huno nation. Cavalry is the only way to protect the peace and security of northern China. The people of the Tai Han dynasty loved horses more than any previous dynasty, and considered the majestic horse a symbol of national dignity, strength, and glorious fame. Hence, many effulgent horse figures are found in Han dynasty sculptures. The most amazing example of this is the swift horse 'Flying Horse on Flying Bird', the pose of this galloping swift horse is very beautiful. Head held high, tail wagging, head tilted slightly to left, three legs of horse raised to zero, only right hind leg resting on a winged flying bird 'swallow'. Tejaswi's immense strength is derived from the strong body of the horse. However, his movement posture is like a light flying posture. As a result, people forget that the horse's entire body weight rests on a small flying swallow. The 'Flying Horse on Flying Bird' sculpture is a combination of the high level of intellect, rich imaginative power, romantic spirit and technical excellence of the artists of the Han Dynasty. It is an invaluable treasure of ancient Chinese sculpture.

The island of Diu to the Portuguese

Again give the island in the ocean. And this city is called the church city. There are total 7 churches here. Each church is beautifully decorated. The area of the island is 40 square kilometers. The island was once in the possession of the Portuguese. That is why there are still scattered houses and various structures made by the Portuguese. Many of the descendants of the Portuguese are living in this city. Seeing the city of Diu, some people commented that it is like the city of the Portuguese. One of the attractions of Diu is the Diu Fort. This fort was built during the Portuguese period. The fort is surrounded by the sea on three sides and a moat on one side. It contains the Central Jail and the Lighthouse. After reaching the top of the fort through the rocky path, it is seen that there is only water and water all around. There are several cannons facing the sea to engage the enemy. A small island fort standing in the water can be seen through the gap of the fort. Its name is Panikotha.

Entry is prohibited inside. But you can go very close to the reservoir by boat. Can only be seen, not entered, even touching the water is prohibited. At night, the illuminated Panikotha looks amazing. There is also St. Francis Church in this Diu. It was built in 1593. Now it is a museum. Next to it is St. Los Church built in 1698. One is mesmerized by the exquisitely crafted rosewood statues inside. Viewing the sea from the summer house on the beach is a pleasant experience. The view of sunrise and sunset from here is also incomparable. INS Kukri Memorial has been built on this day in memory of Indo-Pak War. There are several beaches in this island. Like- Chakratirtha Beach, Jalankar Beach, Lagoa Beach. These beaches are surrounded by rows of coconut and palm trees.

The first hero of the Himalayas

The mountains hide some secrets that have the power to change the course of history. But there is no way to prove it. The mountain hides all the evidence, creating another mystery. Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary are credited with being the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest. On May 29, 1953, at 11 am local time, they conquered Everest. But they are not the first or the second! An English mountaineer named George Mallory did this impossible feat 29 years before Tenzing-Hilary. At least that is the perception of a large part of the adventurers and mountaineers community. According to them, George Mallory and his companion Sandy Irvine started the Everest expedition on June 8, 1924.

The mystery deepens in the story of another mountaineer named Howard Somervell. Somervell also attempted to reach the summit of Everest in 1924. But due to exhaustion, he could not reach the top even after going a long way. As Somervell descended, he was met by English climbers George Mallory and Sandy Irvine. They also traveled to Everest.

Somervell hands Mallory his camera. He wanted to capture the scene of conquering Everest. But it didn't happen anymore. Neither Mallory nor Irvine ever returned. It is also said that when Mallory and Irvine were last seen, they were only 800 feet away from their intended target. At that time a layer of clouds covers all around. It is literally a cruel irony of fate. The secret is with the camera. In 1999, 75 years after the expedition, Mallory's body was found on the north face of Everest. Due to the cold climate of the mountains, the body did not decompose. The name G. Mallory appears on Mallory's clothing.

He had his watch with him. But Irvine's body was never found and neither was the camera. So the climbers are frantically looking for Irvine's body. They hope to find the camera with Irvine's body, which holds the secret. The location of the solution. But after all these years, the camera is still there? Snow storms, weather has changed all these years. Moreover, due to many expeditions, the surroundings of Everest are getting filled with garbage. Finding that camera in this situation is like looking for a needle in a haystack. But the explorers did not give up even today.

Scientists are hoping that even after all these years the film can be recovered from that camera. Some climbers believe that Mallory and Irvine were the first to conquer Everest, not Tenzing Hillary. But Mallory has not received that recognition yet. He remains a tragic hero in history. Whether all the speculations about him are true or false, there is no way to know until the camera is recovered. But will it ever be found? There is doubt about it. No one knows where the mountain fog, blizzard has hidden the camera.

The city that is lost

Machu Picchu is the lost ancient civilization of the Incas. Machu Picchu means old peak. How strange is the name Machu Picchu. Also named after the ancient language of the strange Incas - 'Quechua', the word Machu Picchu in Quechua means 'old peak', may have given the city its name because it was built on top of a hill. It is surprising to hear that the city of Machu Picchu is located at a height of about 2,400 meters above sea level. How they built a whole city so high is a matter of great thought. That too many years ago. Machu Picchu was built about 550 years ago, around 1450. A hundred years later, the Spanish attacked the Inca civilization. Destroyed most of their cities. But surprisingly, they did not find the city of Machu Picchu. They might not have thought that there could be a city so high on the mountain. Meanwhile, the city was gradually abandoned due to lack of people. For several hundred years, people could not find this historical city. Then in 1911, an American historian named Hyrum Bingham discovered the city of Machu Picchu.

It is located on the top of a mountain in the part of the Andes Mountains that falls in Peru. That mountain was named Machu Picchu. And the location of the city was also very secure. Others will not find this city easily, and if they do, they will not be able to attack and make much use of it. One side of the hill merges steeply 600 meters down to the foot of the Urubamba River. On the other hand, another mountain called Huana Pichu rises several thousand feet higher. So the city was naturally quite secure on both sides.

Why the Incas went to build such a beautiful city in such a terrible place on that high peak of the mountain - many experts have puzzled over it for many years but no one could agree. According to Hyrum Bingham and others, this fortified city was the traditional birthplace of the Incas, or the sacred center of the Sun Virgins. Many believe that it was used as a prison for dangerous criminals. Many also think that it was actually a vacation center of the Inca emperors. Most people think so. However, this city was very important for observing astronomical phenomena. And the military side was naturally very secure.