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857-33933 - Women in burqas flock like doves to the entrance of the main mosque at the Blue Mosque complex, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province, September 23, 2002. Wednesday mornings are reserved for women to come and worship at the mosque.Elaborate tilework and decorated spires adorn the mosque, also known as the Shrine of Hazrat Ali (Hazrat Ali was the son-in-law of the prophet Mohammed), who is believed to be buried here. The shrine, of particular importance for Afghanistan's Shi'ite Muslims, was first built in the 12th century, destroyed by Genghis Khan, and rebuilt in 1481. The current mosque, considered by some to be one of the most beautiful in Central Asia, is a modern restoration.
857-33936 - A man feeds white doves at dawn in front of the Blue Mosque, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province. Hundreds of doves, who are fed by worshippers and tended by special workers, live around the mosque, and it is thought that the place is so holy that a grey or brown dove will turn white if it lands on the Mosque. The mosque is also known as the Shrine of Hazrat Ali (Hazrat Ali was the son-in-law of the prophet Mohammed), who is believed to be buried here. The shrine, of particular importance for Afghanistan's Shi'ite Muslims, was first built in the 12th century, destroyed by Genghis Khan, and rebuilt in 1481. The current mosque, considered by some to be one of the most beautiful in Central Asia, is a modern restoration.
857-33935 - Tajik women proudly pose with their children, burqa's thrown back, in front of the main entrance to the Blue Mosque, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province. Wednesday mornings are reserved for women to come and worship at the mosque. Elaborate tilework and decorated spires adorn the mosque, also known as the Shrine of Hazrat Ali (Hazrat Ali was the son-in-law of the prophet Mohammed), who is believed to be buried here. The shrine, of particular importance for Afghanistan's Shi'ite Muslims, was first built in the 12th century, destroyed by Genghis Khan, and rebuilt in 1481. The current mosque, considered by some to be one of the most beautiful in Central Asia, is a modern restoration.
817-395146 - Portrait Icelandic Horse, Iceland The Icelandic horse is a breed developed in Iceland with many unique qualities They are long-lived and hardy and in their native country they have few diseases, Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the. Portrait Icelandic Horse, Iceland The Icelandic horse is a breed developed in Iceland with many unique qualities They are long-lived and hardy and in their native country they have few diseases, Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the country and exported animals are not allowed to return
1012-77 - Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) & whale-watchers. It is by law that whale watchers should stay at least 50meters (150 feet) away from large whales, including Pilot Whale (in picture here). Unless special in-water permits are given, snorkelers can only swim with smaller dolphins, but not big whales. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic.
817-291283 - 10534044, town, city, Bern, Switzerland, Europe, well, figure, justice, Justice, justice, Switzerland, Europe, symbol, right, . 10534044, town, city, Bern, Switzerland, Europe, well, figure, justice, Justice, justice, Switzerland, Europe, symbol, right,
817-147506 - Capitol Building Grounds Salem Oregon OR US United States government legislature legislative law legal government architects Trowbridge and Livingston art-deco design capitol mall water fountain
817-147504 - Capitol Building Grounds Salem Oregon OR US United States government legislature legislative law legal architects Trowbridge and Livingston art-deco design capitol mall water fountain
817-147500 - visitors residents walk along Capitol Lake with View of Capitol Building Olympia Washington WA US United States capital legislature legislative laws legal government representatives architects Walter Wilder and Harry White exercise healthy