The fact that these twin temples were built was nothing short of a miracle. They are perched atop a 330ft (100m) tall column of rock over 7,600ft (2,336m) above sea level, separated by a crevice that’s spanned by a bridge. This jaw-dropping spire is called Red Clouds Golden Summit and sits on a ridge on … Read more
Temples of swoon: The stunning gravity-defying cliffside monasteries that look like sets from Indiana Jones movies St George’s Monastery juts out of a cliff in a desert gorge around 35 minutes by car from Jerusalem Highlights of the monastery include the gorge views, two churches, a cave chapel and the relics of monks The monastery … Read more
Ancient Greeks had the first disabled access to buildings around 2,400 years ago, according to a new study. Archaeologists have found 11 small stone ramps at a healing sanctuary built in the 6th century BC, which they say helped the mobility-impaired. Several Ancient Greek temples and other buildings, some older than the 4th century BC, … Read more