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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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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56 2011 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
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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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mean they are not there. Monuments. Many wonder what exactly they do and ponder the message that the artist was trying to convey through it. Almost all wars have been commemorated in this way‚ but many wonder if it is the best way to commemorate those who served‚ and the monuments made for the Civil War are not any different. Throughout this essay‚ I will describe a monument that I have created that I believe best represents the Civil War as a whole‚ and proves that monuments are the correct way to
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The Importance of Historical Knowledge Learning about our past is vitally important to the present and future of our civilization. We must learn to grow from our past successes and mistakes. It is human nature to make mistakes‚ but the less we make‚ the stronger and smarter we become. The drawback is to go through the process of learning. It is impossible to grow and learn from if we don’t know or analyze our failures and mistakes. I feel the most important thing we can do with our history‚ is
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