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Lærdal Tunnel: Longest tunnel road in the World

20Dec

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Lærdal Tunnel: Longest tunnel road in the World

In a country full of beautiful lakes, fjords, glaciers and tunnels, Lærdal Tunnel is the longest tunnel in the world. It is definitely a civil engineering marvel as well as appealing spot to witness. NORWAY - Norway is a longest country in Europe. With the distinct weather conditions, country is full of tunnels and roads. You can find various tunnels in an hour drive here. Famous example of tunnels here, Lærdal Tunnel opened for general public in 2000. In June 1992 the Norwegian Parliament decided to construct the world's longest road tunnel. The 24.5km (15.2 miles) long stretch of tunnel stretches between Aurland and Laerdal on the new main highway connecting Oslo and Bergen. Construction was started in 1995 and the longest tunnel cost around 1.082 billion NoK Or 113.1M USD. ...

Pakistani honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand

20Dec

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Pakistani honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand

Two Pakistani men awarded by highest bravery award by New Zealand. This award is for acknowledging services of these men in the Christchurch mosque attack in 2019. In a world full of negativity, a positive news came along. Two Pakistani men honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand. In 2019, a horrible incident happened at Al Noor Mosque, Christchurch. During Friday prayer, a mass shooter intruded inside the mosque and starts shooting on believers. He even put this on live stream on Facebook. By his horrendous act 51 men died, whereas several severely injured. In the chaos many men tried to overcome the situation before police came to rescue. New Zealand honored 10 people on their services towards community on Friday. First person is Abdul Aziz, who came to offer his Friday...

Pharaoh’s coffin displayed at Dubai expo 2020

16Dec

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Pharaoh’s coffin displayed at Dubai expo 2020

Ancient coffin found at the location of Saqqara, an old village of Egypt. This Pharaoh's coffin displayed in the Egyptian pavilion at the expo 2020. Coffins and pyramids plays a vital role in the culture of ancient Egypt. The whole history and significance can be understand by these artifacts and tombs. Recently a new Pharaoh's coffin discovered in the area of Saqqara, a small native village in Egypt. Saqqara an active burial ground for more than 3,000 years and is a designated UNESCO world heritage site. The coffin of the Pharaoh belongs to priest Psamtik, the son of Pediosir from the ancient Egyptian civilization. Coffin made of colored wood and in a very traditional way. The coffin decorated with a large necklace that has the head of a falcon. Nut, the goddess of the sky appear...

Mongolian Princess Khutulun: An undefeated warrior in history

15Dec

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Mongolian Princess Khutulun: An undefeated warrior in history

One of the forgotten name in history is Mongolian Princess Khutulun. This brave lady of nomads brought in life by historians in 17th century. The life of one of history’s greatest female athlete remembered and revered as a mark of celebrating women’s space regardless of the time and age. There are few personalities that leave a mark on world. One of them is Mongolian princess Khutulun. other names are Aigiarne (which said to mean ‘shining moon’), Aiyurug, and Khotol Tsagaan. She born in 1260 in the house of Kaidu, a prestigious man in Mangol tribes. He was the cousin of Kublai khan, who was a descendant of Genghis Khan. In short Khutulun was the great great grand daughter of Genghis Khan. In Kaidu's era, Mongol empire spread from china to middle east. Khutulun was the first lady w...

Glass Shoe Church, eccentric tourist spot in Taiwan

9Dec

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Glass Shoe Church, eccentric tourist spot in Taiwan

Disney themed Glass Shoe Church built in Budai in remembrance of a sick girl. This beautiful spot attracted by women and girls for various reasons. Budai, Taiwan: World is full of amazing landmarks with appealing stories behind them. Some are so unique that become cult in nature. One of such example is High-Heel Wedding Church located in the Ocean View Park, Budai township, Taiwan. It is unique because it's shape is exactly like Cindrella shoe. This Disney themed church also known as Glass Shoe Church. A 55 Feet tall structure is erected to attract women and other tourists in much eccentric and appealing way. The building took two months to construct. The official opening took place on 23 July 2016, and although it had already been open to the public since February 08 of that year, ...