Pompeii‚ the ancient Roman city of Campania‚ Italy‚ lies on the southeast of Naples and at the southeastern base of Mount Vesuvius. “The frozen city”‚ perhaps became famous after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Pompeii‚ however‚ did not start as a Roman city. The city is believed to have first been inhabited by a mixed population of Oscans‚ Greeks and Etruscans. It was at the end of the 5th century that the Samnities‚ an Italian tribe conquered Pompeii and its surrounding cities. The
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TITLE Soak Up Glorious Views And Sleep In Comfort At Celyn Resort Kinabalu LEAD PARAGRAPH Celyn Resort Kinabalu is just a short distance from the famous Poring Hot Springs in the Malaysian state of Sabah. It is also close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu Park. The nearest town is Ranau. A great base for exploring some of Sabah’s spectacular natural delights‚ the property also offers incredible views of the surrounding areas and very comfortable rooms for a great night’s sleep. Wake up
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Everest base camp trek Everest Base Camp trek is an adventure journey to the highest mountain in the world. The twenty-one-day strenuous trip starts after Kathmandu-Jiri bus tour (8 hours). Jiri to Everest base camp trip passes along a beautiful river valley‚ picturesque village‚ and diverse landscapes‚ including the UNESCO heritage site Sagarmatha National Park. Teahouse and camping treks arranged to the second most popular tourist destination in Nepal. A view of Mt Makalu (8463 m)‚ Mt. Lhotse
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have changed and shaped Washington’s physical terrain. Physical Terrain The physical terrain in Washington is diverse. There is very little level land and several mountain ranges. Elevations in the state range from sea level to 14‚411 feet at Mount Rainier.
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Did you know Mt. Vesuvius erupted more than 50 times? It erupted in 79A.D. In about 25 hours‚ it wipes our entire town. Mt. Vesuvius is unique as a volcano because of its activity level‚ the remains of Pompeii and its lessons frozen in history. Firstly‚ Mt Vesuvius is unique as a volcano because of its activity level. Its last serious eruption was in 1944. It’s one of the only active volcanos on the mainland of Europe. It’s considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in world due to the
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Praise for The Immortals of Meluha ‘Shiva rocks. Just how much Shiva rocks the imagination is made grandiosely obvious in The Immortals of Meluha ... Shiva’s journey from cool dude... to Mahadev... is a reader’s delight... What really engages is the author’s crafting of Shiva‚ with almost boyworship joy’ — The Times of India ‘The story is gripping and well-paced. An essentially mythological story written in a modern style‚ the novel creates anticipation in the readers mind and compels
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‘Burning Everest’ a Critical evaluation Show how the playwright Adrian Flynn‚ makes the audience aware of the difficulties which the character Jim has to overcome and how this influences our impression of his character. ‘Burning Everest’ is a play by Adrian Flynn where the main character has to overcome many challenging difficulties. As the play progresses the readers impressions of the main character changes. This essay will talk about how the playwright influences our thoughts of the main character
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How much do the Pompeii and Mount St. Helens eruptions actually have in common? And how are they different? Well you would be surprised by how many similarities the two Volcanic eruptions have. But there are a lot of differences between the two eruptions as well. Both of these historic eruptions have a lot in common. For example‚ both were preceded by tremors and small earthquakes in the days leading up to both of the explosions. Another example is that both are the same type of volcano called a
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The happiest experience in my life I have gained many experiences . There were good and bad experiences .All these experiences have made me more matured and wiser . The most exiting experience I gained was when my father brought my family to Egypt to further his studies .We lived there for six years. During our stay in Egypt‚ there were many happy experiences. When I arrived in Egypt ‚I was seven years old and I couldn’t speak even a word of Arabic .My
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Jerusalem: Center of the World It is hard to imagine how a two hour documentary could ever be considered a brief summary of anything‚ but Jerusalem: Center of the World can be called exactly that. This PBS documentary is an overview of Jerusalem’s four-thousand year history of religious fanaticism‚ disproportionate bloodshed‚ and tentative peace agreements. The documentary also points out that over the centuries‚ countless religious followers have flocked to this city in search of God‚ the ultimate
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