Tag: History
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Exploring the Tulum Ruins: Coastal Majesty
What are the Tulum Ruins? The Tulum Ruins are an old Mayan coastal city that sits nearby to the modern day city of Tulum. They sit just on top of a cliff edge overlooking the Caribbean. The ruins themselves are quite a popular spot for visitors year round, as they are some of the most…
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Enryaku-Ji Temple: A Buddhist Temple Tucked in the Mountains of Japan
What is Enryaku-Ji? Enryaku-Ji is an active Buddhist temple belonging to the Tendai sect. It is located at the top of Mount Hiei, and was founded in the year 788. It is located in Shiga prefecture, due east of Kyoto, and close to Lake Biwa. It had been burned down in 1571 and reconstruction was…
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Discovering Ta Prohm: The Cambodian Temple of Trees
What is Ta Prohm Temple? Ta Prohm Temple is a former Buddhist temple. It is located in the greater Angkor Wat archeological park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built between the late 12th century and the early 13th century. However, it was abandoned in the 15th century after the fall of the Khmer Empire.…
Someone Who Wanders 