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Join us on October 26th at The Racquet Club Of Philadelphia. Dr. Jonathan Bell @stanhope_jb with the @worldmonumentsfundwill present rare photography of preserved sites around the world.
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Join us on October 26th at The Racquet Club Of Philadelphia. Dr. Jonathan Bell @stanhope_jb with the @worldmonumentsfundwill present rare photography of preserved sites around the world. https://lnkd.in/g9t5UDn @racquetclubofphiladelphia #preservation #travel #travelphotography #exploration #heritage #preservation #cultures #geosocietyphila

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Learn more, in-person, on October 26th with @stanhope_jb Dr. Jonathan Bell
@worldmonumentsfund
For over half a century, #worldmonumentsfund has led the way in conserving the world's irreplaceable treasures — architectural and cultural sites that span the history of human civilization. On the #worldarchitectureday Day, we highlight some ingenious architectural works that have shaped history and how societies evolved over time.
Wat Chai, Thailand: Identified by cultural historians as the structure most emblematic of Buddhism’s influence on Thai society, the Buddhist temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram was commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong.

Ontario Place, Canada: The 1971 park built on Lake Ontario artificial islands gave Toronto’s citizens the opportunity to experience the city’s waterfront like they never had before. Designed by architects Eberhard Zeidler and Michael Hough.

Jerónimos Monastery, Portugal: The sixteenth-century monastery, which was built under the reign of King Manuel I, is an architectural masterpiece and an important example of Manueline, or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture.

Tomb of Jahangir, Pakistan: Built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627, the tomb is part of the large collection of Mughal-era monuments that survive in Lahore, which is frequently praised as the cultural capital of Pakistan.

Land of the Batammariba in Koutammakou, Benin and Togo: The Batammariba name means “those who are the real architects of earth,” pointing to the foundational place of earthen construction traditions for Batammariba society and culture.

Explore and hear about these sites: the link in our bio.
#geosocietyphila
#culturalheritage #worldmonuments #heritagepreservation #WorldArchitectureDay

Learn more, in-person, on October 26th with @stanhope_jb Dr. Jonathan Bell
@worldmonumentsfund
For over half a century, #worldmonumentsfund has led the way in conserving the world's irreplaceable treasures — architectural and cultural sites that span the history of human civilization. On the #worldarchitectureday Day, we highlight some ingenious architectural works that have shaped history and how societies evolved over time.
Wat Chai, Thailand: Identified by cultural historians as the structure most emblematic of Buddhism’s influence on Thai society, the Buddhist temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram was commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong.

Ontario Place, Canada: The 1971 park built on Lake Ontario artificial islands gave Toronto’s citizens the opportunity to experience the city’s waterfront like they never had before. Designed by architects Eberhard Zeidler and Michael Hough.

Jerónimos Monastery, Portugal: The sixteenth-century monastery, which was built under the reign of King Manuel I, is an architectural masterpiece and an important example of Manueline, or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture.

Tomb of Jahangir, Pakistan: Built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627, the tomb is part of the large collection of Mughal-era monuments that survive in Lahore, which is frequently praised as the cultural capital of Pakistan.

Land of the Batammariba in Koutammakou, Benin and Togo: The Batammariba name means “those who are the real architects of earth,” pointing to the foundational place of earthen construction traditions for Batammariba society and culture.

Explore and hear about these sites: the link in our bio.
#geosocietyphila
#culturalheritage #worldmonuments #heritagepreservation #WorldArchitectureDay

Learn more, in-person, on October 26th with @stanhope_jb Dr. Jonathan Bell
@worldmonumentsfund
For over half a century, #worldmonumentsfund has led the way in conserving the world's irreplaceable treasures — architectural and cultural sites that span the history of human civilization. On the #worldarchitectureday Day, we highlight some ingenious architectural works that have shaped history and how societies evolved over time.
Wat Chai, Thailand: Identified by cultural historians as the structure most emblematic of Buddhism’s influence on Thai society, the Buddhist temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram was commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong.

Ontario Place, Canada: The 1971 park built on Lake Ontario artificial islands gave Toronto’s citizens the opportunity to experience the city’s waterfront like they never had before. Designed by architects Eberhard Zeidler and Michael Hough.

Jerónimos Monastery, Portugal: The sixteenth-century monastery, which was built under the reign of King Manuel I, is an architectural masterpiece and an important example of Manueline, or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture.

Tomb of Jahangir, Pakistan: Built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627, the tomb is part of the large collection of Mughal-era monuments that survive in Lahore, which is frequently praised as the cultural capital of Pakistan.

Land of the Batammariba in Koutammakou, Benin and Togo: The Batammariba name means “those who are the real architects of earth,” pointing to the foundational place of earthen construction traditions for Batammariba society and culture.

Explore and hear about these sites: the link in our bio.
#geosocietyphila
#culturalheritage #worldmonuments #heritagepreservation #WorldArchitectureDay

Learn more, in-person, on October 26th with @stanhope_jb Dr. Jonathan Bell
@worldmonumentsfund
For over half a century, #worldmonumentsfund has led the way in conserving the world's irreplaceable treasures — architectural and cultural sites that span the history of human civilization. On the #worldarchitectureday Day, we highlight some ingenious architectural works that have shaped history and how societies evolved over time.
Wat Chai, Thailand: Identified by cultural historians as the structure most emblematic of Buddhism’s influence on Thai society, the Buddhist temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram was commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong.

Ontario Place, Canada: The 1971 park built on Lake Ontario artificial islands gave Toronto’s citizens the opportunity to experience the city’s waterfront like they never had before. Designed by architects Eberhard Zeidler and Michael Hough.

Jerónimos Monastery, Portugal: The sixteenth-century monastery, which was built under the reign of King Manuel I, is an architectural masterpiece and an important example of Manueline, or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture.

Tomb of Jahangir, Pakistan: Built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627, the tomb is part of the large collection of Mughal-era monuments that survive in Lahore, which is frequently praised as the cultural capital of Pakistan.

Land of the Batammariba in Koutammakou, Benin and Togo: The Batammariba name means “those who are the real architects of earth,” pointing to the foundational place of earthen construction traditions for Batammariba society and culture.

Explore and hear about these sites: the link in our bio.
#geosocietyphila
#culturalheritage #worldmonuments #heritagepreservation #WorldArchitectureDay

Learn more, in-person, on October 26th with @stanhope_jb Dr. Jonathan Bell
@worldmonumentsfund
For over half a century, #worldmonumentsfund has led the way in conserving the world's irreplaceable treasures — architectural and cultural sites that span the history of human civilization. On the #worldarchitectureday Day, we highlight some ingenious architectural works that have shaped history and how societies evolved over time.
Wat Chai, Thailand: Identified by cultural historians as the structure most emblematic of Buddhism’s influence on Thai society, the Buddhist temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram was commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong.

Ontario Place, Canada: The 1971 park built on Lake Ontario artificial islands gave Toronto’s citizens the opportunity to experience the city’s waterfront like they never had before. Designed by architects Eberhard Zeidler and Michael Hough.

Jerónimos Monastery, Portugal: The sixteenth-century monastery, which was built under the reign of King Manuel I, is an architectural masterpiece and an important example of Manueline, or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture.

Tomb of Jahangir, Pakistan: Built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627, the tomb is part of the large collection of Mughal-era monuments that survive in Lahore, which is frequently praised as the cultural capital of Pakistan.

Land of the Batammariba in Koutammakou, Benin and Togo: The Batammariba name means “those who are the real architects of earth,” pointing to the foundational place of earthen construction traditions for Batammariba society and culture.

Explore and hear about these sites: the link in our bio.
#geosocietyphila
#culturalheritage #worldmonuments #heritagepreservation #WorldArchitectureDay

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Learn more, in-person, on October 26th with @stanhope_jb Dr. Jonathan Bell @worldmonumentsfund For over half a century, #worldmonumentsfund has led the way in conserving the world's irreplaceable treasures — architectural and cultural sites that span the history of human civilization. On the #worldarchitectureday Day, we highlight some ingenious architectural works that have shaped history and how societies evolved over time. Wat Chai, Thailand: Identified by cultural historians as the structure most emblematic of Buddhism’s influence on Thai society, the Buddhist temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram was commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong. Ontario Place, Canada: The 1971 park built on Lake Ontario artificial islands gave Toronto’s citizens the opportunity to experience the city’s waterfront like they never had before. Designed by architects Eberhard Zeidler and Michael Hough. Jerónimos Monastery, Portugal: The sixteenth-century monastery, which was built under the reign of King Manuel I, is an architectural masterpiece and an important example of Manueline, or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture. Tomb of Jahangir, Pakistan: Built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627, the tomb is part of the large collection of Mughal-era monuments that survive in Lahore, which is frequently praised as the cultural capital of Pakistan. Land of the Batammariba in Koutammakou, Benin and Togo: The Batammariba name means “those who are the real architects of earth,” pointing to the foundational place of earthen construction traditions for Batammariba society and culture. Explore and hear about these sites: the link in our bio. #geosocietyphila #culturalheritage #worldmonuments #heritagepreservation #WorldArchitectureDay

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@stevemccurryofficial "Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love."
- Turkish Proverb

1st image: #Lambari, #Brazil, 2010.
2nd image: #Rome, #Italy,1994.
3rd image: #Bagan, #Burma, 2013.
4th image: Amaro region, #Ethiopia, 2014.

#coffee #explore #travel ##geosocietyphila #perspectives #pastexploreroftheyear #geosocietyphilahonoree #photography #awardwinningphotographer #photographer

@stevemccurryofficial "Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love."
- Turkish Proverb

1st image: #Lambari, #Brazil, 2010.
2nd image: #Rome, #Italy,1994.
3rd image: #Bagan, #Burma, 2013.
4th image: Amaro region, #Ethiopia, 2014.

#coffee #explore #travel ##geosocietyphila #perspectives #pastexploreroftheyear #geosocietyphilahonoree #photography #awardwinningphotographer #photographer

@stevemccurryofficial "Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love."
- Turkish Proverb

1st image: #Lambari, #Brazil, 2010.
2nd image: #Rome, #Italy,1994.
3rd image: #Bagan, #Burma, 2013.
4th image: Amaro region, #Ethiopia, 2014.

#coffee #explore #travel ##geosocietyphila #perspectives #pastexploreroftheyear #geosocietyphilahonoree #photography #awardwinningphotographer #photographer

@stevemccurryofficial "Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love."
- Turkish Proverb

1st image: #Lambari, #Brazil, 2010.
2nd image: #Rome, #Italy,1994.
3rd image: #Bagan, #Burma, 2013.
4th image: Amaro region, #Ethiopia, 2014.

#coffee #explore #travel ##geosocietyphila #perspectives #pastexploreroftheyear #geosocietyphilahonoree #photography #awardwinningphotographer #photographer

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@stevemccurryofficial "Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love." - Turkish Proverb 1st image: #Lambari, #Brazil, 2010. 2nd image: #Rome, #Italy,1994. 3rd image: #Bagan, #Burma, 2013. 4th image: Amaro region, #Ethiopia, 2014. #coffee #explore #travel ##geosocietyphila #perspectives #pastexploreroftheyear #geosocietyphilahonoree #photography #awardwinningphotographer #photographer

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Curious about Tibetan #Buddhist #Shoton festivals? Are you familiar with the tune of a Chinese #lute? Join us for an evening of true #culturalexchange and learn about the how certain minority tunes ended up becoming part of the national repertoire in pipa performance in China. Travel through time and space as we listen to music and see photos from the roof of the world, Tibet! #cultures #photography #uarts #china #broadstreet #music #historyofmusic #geosocietyphila

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Curious about Tibetan #Buddhist #Shoton festivals? Are you familiar with the tune of a Chinese #lute? Join us for an evening of true #culturalexchange and learn about the how certain minority tunes ended up becoming part of the national repertoire in pipa performance in China. Travel through time and space as we listen to music and see photos from the roof of the world, Tibet! #cultures #photography #uarts #china #broadstreet #music #historyofmusic #geosocietyphila

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Enjoy your #coffee today, with much appreciation! #nationalcoffeeday☕️ #ian #coffeetime #lifeistooshortforbadcoffee #geosocietyphila

Enjoy your #coffee today, with much appreciation! #nationalcoffeeday☕️ #ian #coffeetime #lifeistooshortforbadcoffee #geosocietyphila

Enjoy your #coffee today, with much appreciation! #nationalcoffeeday☕️ #ian #coffeetime #lifeistooshortforbadcoffee #geosocietyphila

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Enjoy your #coffee today, with much appreciation! #nationalcoffeeday☕️ #ian #coffeetime #lifeistooshortforbadcoffee #geosocietyphila

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@natgeo We are deeply saddened by the passing of @hilareenelson Hilaree Nelson was one of the most prolific ski mountaineers in the world, a National Geographic Explorer and recipient of the 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award. Playing it safe, Hilaree Nelson once said, was never her thing.

For more than two decades, the climber and onetime Nat Geo Adventurer of the Year was one of the most prolific ski mountaineers of her generation. On Monday, she summited the eighth-highest mountain in the world in the latest of her more than 40 expeditions.
Photograph by Dutch Simpson, The North Face @natgeotravel @natgeoadventure

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@natgeo We are deeply saddened by the passing of @hilareenelson Hilaree Nelson was one of the most prolific ski mountaineers in the world, a National Geographic Explorer and recipient of the 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award. Playing it safe, Hilaree Nelson once said, was never her thing. For more than two decades, the climber and onetime Nat Geo Adventurer of the Year was one of the most prolific ski mountaineers of her generation. On Monday, she summited the eighth-highest mountain in the world in the latest of her more than 40 expeditions. Photograph by Dutch Simpson, The North Face @natgeotravel @natgeoadventure

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Philadelphia's largest outdoor celebration of Puerto Rican and Latino heritage... The celebration is in honor of the 3.5 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and over 5 million Puerto Rican people who reside in the United States! #benfranklinparkway #puertorico #heritage #latinxheritagemonth #philadelphia #parkway #parade #puertoricandayparade #geosocietyphila #people #places #perspectives #culturesoftheworld

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Philadelphia's largest outdoor celebration of Puerto Rican and Latino heritage... The celebration is in honor of the 3.5 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and over 5 million Puerto Rican people who reside in the United States! #benfranklinparkway #puertorico #heritage #latinxheritagemonth #philadelphia #parkway #parade #puertoricandayparade #geosocietyphila #people #places #perspectives #culturesoftheworld

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Wish everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah, l'shana tova!
May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a blessed year!

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Wish everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah, l'shana tova! May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a blessed year!

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Join us on October 12, 2022 at the University of the Arts' Caplan Hall presenting Tibet, Buddhist Festivals, and the Music of Pipa - the Chinese Lute. On October 26th at the Racquet Club Dr. Jonathan Bell with the World Monuments Fund, will present rare photography of preserved sites around the world. On November 10, we will get together with friends at Jezabel's to celebrate the season. Tickets:
https://geographicalsocietyofphiladelphia.ticketleap.com/
https://www.geographicalsociety.org/ @jezabels.phl @racquetclubofphiladelphia @universityofthearts #preservation #travel #travelphotography #exploration

Join us on October 12, 2022 at the University of the Arts' Caplan Hall presenting Tibet, Buddhist Festivals, and the Music of Pipa - the Chinese Lute. On October 26th at the Racquet Club Dr. Jonathan Bell with the World Monuments Fund, will present rare photography of preserved sites around the world. On November 10, we will get together with friends at Jezabel's to celebrate the season. Tickets:
https://geographicalsocietyofphiladelphia.ticketleap.com/
https://www.geographicalsociety.org/ @jezabels.phl @racquetclubofphiladelphia @universityofthearts #preservation #travel #travelphotography #exploration

Join us on October 12, 2022 at the University of the Arts' Caplan Hall presenting Tibet, Buddhist Festivals, and the Music of Pipa - the Chinese Lute. On October 26th at the Racquet Club Dr. Jonathan Bell with the World Monuments Fund, will present rare photography of preserved sites around the world. On November 10, we will get together with friends at Jezabel's to celebrate the season. Tickets:
https://geographicalsocietyofphiladelphia.ticketleap.com/
https://www.geographicalsociety.org/ @jezabels.phl @racquetclubofphiladelphia @universityofthearts #preservation #travel #travelphotography #exploration

Join us on October 12, 2022 at the University of the Arts' Caplan Hall presenting Tibet, Buddhist Festivals, and the Music of Pipa - the Chinese Lute. On October 26th at the Racquet Club Dr. Jonathan Bell with the World Monuments Fund, will present rare photography of preserved sites around the world. On November 10, we will get together with friends at Jezabel's to celebrate the season. Tickets:
https://geographicalsocietyofphiladelphia.ticketleap.com/
https://www.geographicalsociety.org/ @jezabels.phl @racquetclubofphiladelphia @universityofthearts #preservation #travel #travelphotography #exploration

Join us on October 12, 2022 at the University of the Arts' Caplan Hall presenting Tibet, Buddhist Festivals, and the Music of Pipa - the Chinese Lute. On October 26th at the Racquet Club Dr. Jonathan Bell with the World Monuments Fund, will present rare photography of preserved sites around the world. On November 10, we will get together with friends at Jezabel's to celebrate the season. Tickets:
https://geographicalsocietyofphiladelphia.ticketleap.com/
https://www.geographicalsociety.org/ @jezabels.phl @racquetclubofphiladelphia @universityofthearts #preservation #travel #travelphotography #exploration

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Join us on October 12, 2022 at the University of the Arts' Caplan Hall presenting Tibet, Buddhist Festivals, and the Music of Pipa - the Chinese Lute. On October 26th at the Racquet Club Dr. Jonathan Bell with the World Monuments Fund, will present rare photography of preserved sites around the world. On November 10, we will get together with friends at Jezabel's to celebrate the season. Tickets: https://geographicalsocietyofphiladelphia.ticketleap.com/ https://www.geographicalsociety.org/ @jezabels.phl @racquetclubofphiladelphia @universityofthearts #preservation #travel #travelphotography #exploration

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