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Cusco
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 15th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Cusco - Qorikancha submitted by davidmorgan on 7th Jan 2011. The remains of the Inca Temple of the Sun lie beneath the Cathedral of Santo Domingo.
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Log Text: Cusco consists of buildings and structures that are a mixture of modern, Colonial, and Inca. The most impressive example for me was the Inca "Koricancha" parts of which can still be seen in, around, and under the church and convent of Santo Domingo. The remains of Inca temple are a great opportunity to appreciate some the details of their superb masonry skills. There are many indications of the solar alignments that would be expected in a temple to honour the Sun God. Well worth a visit.
Machu Picchu.
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 13th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 5
Machu Picchu. submitted by KaiHofmann on 6th May 2013. Machu Picchu.
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Log Text: The site is impressive because there are so many buildings where the walls are still intact, or restored. It makes it possible to imagine how the it may have looked when it was occupied. The journey in and the climb up the mountain, by bus, make it clear just how isolated Mach Picchu was when it was built.
Despite having seen many pictures and read many articles a visit to the site still made a huge impression on me.
Ollantaytambo
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 13th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Ollantaytambo submitted by Jurgen on 5th Dec 2006. Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco, Peru. Ollantaytambo is a massive pre-Inca citadel located 50 kilometers from Machu Picchu.
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Log Text: This is an impressive fortress site nestled in the Sacred Valley. The terraces and stonework are easily accessible with something of a climb up the stairs. The view and sun temple both make the climb worthwhile. The explanation from our tour guide of the 'knobs' on the large stones is that their shadows helped track such solar events a solstices.
Huaca Pucllana
Date Added: 26th Apr 2016
Site Type: Pyramid / Mastaba
Country: Peru
Visited: Yes on 11th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Huaca Pucllana submitted by mfrincu on 17th May 2015. Ancient Pyramid complex in the middle of the Miraflores neighborhood.
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Log Text: The site access is controlled and there is an admission fee. Exploring the site is by guided tour only with a guide, in English or Spanish at least. Although portions are damaged, or remain to be excavated, there are sufficient structures visible to be able to appreciate the pyramid and many of the other buildings. Interpretative material, a small museum, and a scale model help to explain the site and what is known about it.
The tour took a little over an hour and I found it to be very informative. I would recommend it to anyone with time to spare in the Miraflores area of Lima.
Port au Choix National Historic Site
Date Added: 27th Jul 2015
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Canada
Visited: Yes on 18th Jun 2015. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 5
Port au Choix National historic Site submitted by MartinJEley on 17th Jul 2015. Near the Point Riche Lighthouse is the "Dorset Doorway", an artist's conception of a Dorset House from the Phillip's Garden area of the site.
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Log Text: Although there is little to see in the way of ruins appreciating the remoteness of the site and its long history make a visit worthwhile.
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Date Added: 29th Jun 2015
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Canada
Visited: Yes on 21st Jun 2015. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site submitted by MartinJEley on 28th Jun 2015. Reconstruction - a short distance from the remains of the old buildings there are several modern reconstructions that allow visitors to see what the settlement may have been like in the past.
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Log Text: The site is both interesting and well presented, well worth the journey.
Museum of Anthropology - University of British Columbia
Date Added: 9th Jun 2015
Site Type: Museum
Country: Canada
Visited: Yes on 14th Feb 2015. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 5
Museum of Anthropology - University of British Columbia submitted by TheDruid-3X3 on 18th May 2020. This is a Haida Mortuary Totem Pole.
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Log Text: On my second visit I found that the museum had improved over the years.
Ripon Cathedral
Date Added: 10th May 2015
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Yorkshire (North))
Visited: Yes on 6th Apr 2015. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 5
Ripon Cathedral submitted by Anne T on 3rd Aug 2015. This is the Anglo Saxon crypt at Ripon Cathedral, which is said to be part of St. Wilfrid's original 7th century church on this site. It has been white-washed since I visited 3 years ago. No sign of the Anglo Saxon cross fragments we were told might be down here, but very interesting never-the-less.
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Log Text: A beautiful cathedral with the Saxon Crypt and the library on the upper floor being the most interesting from my perspective.
Devil's Arrows
Date Added: 5th Apr 2015
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: England (Yorkshire (North))
Visited: Yes on 4th Apr 2015. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Devil's Arrows submitted by ken1953clark on 2nd Nov 2008. The three remaining stones in one shot (stiched by Hugin). Taken from the road looking west towards the A1(M), you can just see the sign gantries in the background. Taken around 11am on 1-Nov-2008
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Log Text: The stones are easily accessed with two standing in a field still in use and the third just across the road. The close alignment is clearly visible. Worth the visit.
Old Sarum
Date Added: 1st Mar 2015
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Old Sarum submitted by AngieLake on 2nd Jan 2007. The footbridge to the fort at Old Sarum spans the 'new' Salisbury Cathedral's spire in the distance.
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Log Text: I recall visiting this many years ago as a young man. I particularly remember the remnants of Bishop Roger's Cathedral.
Charles De Gaulle Obelisk
Date Added: 10th Nov 2014
Site Type: Modern Stone Circle etc
Country: Canada
Visited: Yes on 8th Nov 2014. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 3 Access 5
Charles De Gaulle Obelisk submitted by martinjeley on 10th Nov 2014. The view of the reverse side of the Obelisk is in contrast to the smooth sides presented to the street. It reminds of the masonic symbolism of the rough stone yet to shaped.
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Log Text: None
Whispering Knights
Date Added: 3rd Oct 2014
Site Type: Portal Tomb
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Sep 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Whispering Knights submitted by hamish on 11th Feb 2004. A gentle stroll from the Rollrights,These stones make a nice triangle with the Rollrights and the King Stone.
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Log Text: An interesting site in itself it is made more interesting because of its relationship to the Rollright Stones themselves.
A little trivia: The "latin" inscription on the nearby bench reads "ORE STABIT FORTIS ARARE PLACET ORE STAT" but a Google search reveals that it is really "O rest a bit for 'tis a rare place to rest at".
King Stone at the Rollrights
Date Added: 1st Oct 2014
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Sep 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
King Stone at the Rollrights submitted by enkidu41 on 30th Apr 2004. SP 297308
One of the Rollright Stones group, this extremely weathered 8' high stone is 300' away from the King's Men stone circle. It may have been connected with a destroyed Neolithic cairn.
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Log Text: Although separated from the Rollright Stones it does hold the highest spot on the local terrain.
Rollright Stones
Date Added: 1st Oct 2014
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Sep 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Rollright Stones submitted by JimChampion on 17th Feb 2005. February 2005. A worms-eye view looking north into the King's Men circle. Lovely winter morning sunshine on a somewhat eerie site.
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Log Text: The stones are stunning because of their somewhat unusual appearance. The circle still presents a good sense of the importance of the site. We visited the day after the Druid celebration of the autumn equinox. A labyrinth had been laid using bird seed and it served very well in identifying the main axis, as shown in the photo that I have uploaded.
Mottistone Common Bowl Barrow
Date Added: 1st Oct 2014
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 10th Sep 2014. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 3
Mottistone Common Bowl Barrow submitted by ringpaw on 27th Aug 2007. Pick your way to the barrow through heather, gorse (& bees) from a gravel trackway. August is the time to catch the heather.
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Log Text: Although the seasonal coverage prevented a good view of the mound the panorama was excellent with the hills opening up to the sea. It is very easy to see the value of this site from here.
Long Stone (IOW)
Date Added: 1st Oct 2014
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Isle of Wight)
Visited: Yes on 10th Sep 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Long Stone (IOW) submitted by Avaloniaspirit on 17th Oct 2007. The Long Stone is a place that I have visited on many occasions and I have taken shed loads of photos but this one is probably one of my favs...lol though it does look a bit phallic looking from this angle!
The closest village is Mottistone and unlless you are up to a hike then I wouldn't park by Mottistone Manor. The best place to go is up Strawberry lane(theres a interesting house on the corner which is actually the National Trusts office) Go past the driveway for the house and a little wa...
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Log Text: It was well worth the walk up the hill to see the stones and their view of the surrounding countryside.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park (Ontario)
Date Added: 25th Jul 2014
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Canada
Visited: Yes on 22nd Jul 2014. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Petroglyphs Provincial Park (Ontario) submitted by bat400_photo on 25th Jul 2014. Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Ontario Site in Ontario, Canada.
From Petroglyphs Provincial Park near Peterborough, Ontario. Image copyright: Lone Primate, hosted on Flickr and displayed under the terms of their API.
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Log Text: An inspiring site, well worth the visit.
Canadian Museum of History
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Museum
Country: Canada
Visited: Yes. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 5
Canadian Museum of History submitted by Flickr on 1st May 2014. Canadian Museum of Civilization
Image copyright: Diorama Sky (Jeff Stvan), hosted on Flickr and displayed under the terms of their API.
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Log Text: As a resident of Ottawa I have visited this museum on numerous occasions and I am proud of the quality of its exhibitions, both permanent and temporary. The name has recently changed to the "Canadian Museum of History".
Kerlescan Alignements
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Multiple Stone Rows / Avenue
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 16th Sep 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Kerlescan Alignements submitted by thecaptain on 18th Oct 2004. Kerlescan Alignements, northeast of Carnac, Brittany.
This picture was taken looking east in 1987, when wandering amongst the stones was OK. I think many of them have been fenced off to try and combat erosion these days. I must go back sometime.
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Log Text: These alignments show converging lines which distinguishes them from the other main alignments. The ability to experiment and build on this scale is still hard to appreciate today.
Ménec alignements
Date Added: 23rd Mar 2014
Site Type: Multiple Stone Rows / Avenue
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 16th Sep 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Ménec alignements submitted by thecaptain on 18th Oct 2004. Ménec alignements, north of Carnac, Brittany, France.
View of the Ménec alignements as they were in summer 1987, when you could walk amongst them before they were fenced off, and with an awful lot of erosion going on around them.
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Log Text: These alignments have many of the larger stones in this complex. It is hard to imagine the level of commitment required to establish this site. My only regret is that we visited in September when direct access to walk among the stones is not available, at this alignment and others.