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    Historical Monuments When thinking about architecture‚ many visual images come to mind. The works of many are seen everywhere we go‚ from the average home to a New York skyscraper. As these buildings are fairly common to most of us‚ we forget to incorporate the work of our prehistoric man that gave us the foundation of early architecture. Pre-historic monuments provide us with numerous amounts information about our past and how life existed in these prehistoric times. When comparing two great

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    By Chris Dinesen Rogers‚ eHow Contributor updated: April 22‚ 2010 Pollution ’s Impact on Historical Monuments Significance Pollution negatively impacts historical monuments and buildings around the world‚ from the Acropolis in Greece to the America ’ s own Lincoln Memorial. The threat is in the risk of losing these irreplaceable structures forever. Many of these monuments have cultural and aesthetic value that is beyond price. Acid Rain One of the more destructive forms of pollution is acid rain

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    India is a land where wonderful temples and monuments remind visitors about its rich traditions and cultural diversity. I believe that no trip to India can ever be complete without a visit to the Bahá’í House of Worship‚ also known as the Lotus Temple and it is this monument that I would advise a first time visitor to India‚ to discover. Located in New Delhi‚ the Lotus Temple is one of the most beautiful monuments of the Bahá’í faith built in 1986 by Fariborz Sahba. The temple is designed in the

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    Preserving Our Earth America’s endangered areas are deplinishing daily. Natural disasters are a major factor in their disappearance‚ but the most prominent factor is mankind. Even though procedures are conducted daily to preserve our home‚ these areas slowly crumble within our grasps. Protection of these areas is essential‚ as our whole race depends upon resources derived from these lands. From the lush greenery to the sparkling blue waters‚ all is majestic in its fullest. This is why I believe

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    A Study of the Damages to Historical Monuments due to Climatic Factors and Air Pollution and Offering Solutions Shoureshe Kanani‚ Hassan Zandi Abstract—Historical monuments as architectural heritage are‚ economically and culturally‚ considered one of the key aspects for modern communities. Cultural heritage represents a country’s national identity and pride and maintains and enriches that country’s culture. Therefore‚ conservation of the monuments remained from our ancestors requires everybody’s

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    Preserving Our Past Preserving Our Past We are blessed. I believe this because being of the younger generation we have not had to endure some of the hardships that older generations have. I being African American can attest to this. I have the right to vote‚ the right to attend school where I want‚ and the ability to walk into businesses without any hassle. But it wasn’t always like this‚ Elders fought hard for our equal rights. And as being part of the present and future generations‚ I feel like

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    For many historians the effect of pollution on historical sites is a daily battle. Acid rain and smog eat into marble causing small holes in the stone. The Acropolis in Greece is one of main sites that is having this problem. All over the world buildings and historical sites are having problems with pollution and the growth of cities near the site. The Spinx is crumbling and through the centuries various repairs have been done to it‚ but that has only aided the damage from smog and traffic. The Roman

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    the environment. The potential for damage to historical monuments has already been realized. Some damage‚ such as from wind or rain‚ is unavoidable. However‚ pollution contributes additional risk factors that can increase the level of destruction. The effects may be minor‚ such as a blackening of the surface of monuments due to dust. Other impacts can have permanent consequences. Significance 1. Pollution negatively impacts historical monuments and buildings around the world‚ from the Acropolis

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    To start‚ the Confederate Defenders of Charleston monument was established during 1932 by the people of Charleston to provide a memory for those whose relatives fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The monument itself displays a message of the Confederate veterans who defended Charleston and Fort Sumter from the Union. On October 20‚ 1932‚ many people in Charleston dedicated this monument in the Battery at White Point Gardens‚ to show that their relatives who fought for the

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    Research Paper: Historical Monument The Great Stupa’ at Sanchi Ausbee B. Bryant III | The Great Stupa’ at Sanchi is one of the most sophisticated and well known monuments of all time; the marvelous icon is considered to be a cornerstone of Buddhist art‚ architecture‚ and religion. It stands tall and holds a powerful presence that is very symptomatic of its historical context. India is home to one the most symbolic and oldest stone structures known to man. This astonishing marvel

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