The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St George), Lalibela, Northern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, AfricaThe most famous of Lalibela's Rock Hewn churches, The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis, 'St. George', dating from the 12th Century, Lalibela's Rock Hewn Churches rank amoung the greatest religio-historical sites, not only in the African continent but in the Christian World

The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St George), Lalibela, Northern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, AfricaThe most famous of Lalibela's Rock Hewn churches, The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis, 'St. George', dating from the 12th Century, Lalibela's Rock Hewn Churches rank amoung the greatest religio-historical sites, not only in the African continent but in the Christian World

Sculpted Islamic calligraphy of Allah o Akbar (God is Great, the Greatest), Baku, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Asia

Facade of Shrine of Mawlana Abdur Rahman Jami, Herat's greatest 15th century poet, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Palacio Itamaraty, one of Oscar Niemeyer's greatest achievements, houses the Foreign Ministry, Brasilia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St George), Lalibela, Northern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Africa *** Local Caption *** The most famous of Lalibela's Rock Hewn churches, The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis, 'St. George', dating from the 12th Century, Lalibela's Rock Hewn Churches rank amoung the greatest religio-historical sites, not only in the African continent but in the Christian World

The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St George), Lalibela, Northern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Africa *** Local Caption *** The most famous of Lalibela's Rock Hewn churches, The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis, 'St. George', dating from the 12th Century, Lalibela's Rock Hewn Churches rank amoung the greatest religio-historical sites, not only in the African continent but in the Christian World

The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St George), Lalibela, Northern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Africa *** Local Caption *** The most famous of Lalibela's Rock Hewn churches, The Sunken Rock Hewn church of Bet Giyorgis, 'St. George', dating from the 12th Century, Lalibela's Rock Hewn Churches rank amoung the greatest religio-historical sites, not only in the African continent but in the Christian World

Early 12th Century Frescoes in Bet Maryam, St. Mary's Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa *** Local Caption *** Lalibela and its rock-hewn churches rank among the greatest religio-historical sites not only in Africa but in the Christian World

A beautiful coral reef thrives in shallow water in Indonesia's Banda Sea. This part of eastern Indonesia is home to part of the world's greatest marine biodiversity.

A beautiful coral reef thrives in shallow water in Indonesia's Banda Sea. This part of eastern Indonesia is home to part of the world's greatest marine biodiversity.

A beautiful coral reef thrives in shallow water in Indonesia's Banda Sea. This part of eastern Indonesia is home to part of the world's greatest marine biodiversity.

Tomb of the poet Jami, greatest of the 15th century poets, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Sufi priest studying the holy Quran in the Shrine of Mawlana Abdur Rahman Jami, Herat's greatest 15th century poet, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Chatral senge dorje rinpoche seated on a tiger skin, yonglesho, Nepal

Ruins of the Henry Hawkins Armbrister's Great House, the greatest plantation of Cat island, Bahamas, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

The Church of the Hermit on Como Hill, the highest point of the Bahamas, near the ruins of the Henry Hawkins Armbrister house, the greatest plantation of Cat island, Bahamas, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Purchang (cremation palace) of h.h. Dilgo khyenste. Bhutan. H.h. Dilgo khyentse rinpoche (1910-1991), tutor to present dalai lama revered as of greatest exponents of dzogchen- teachings of great perfection. Khyentse rinpoche®s purchang (cremation palace), satsam chorten, below paro takstang, bhutan, november 4, 1992 never forget swiftly this life will be over, like a flash of summer lightning or wave of a hand. that have opportunity to practice dharma, do waste a single moment on anything else, practice with your energy.oe h.h. Dilgo khyenste rinpoche, heart treasure of enlightened ones my delight in death is, greater than delight of traders at making vast fortunes at, or of lords of gods vaunt their victory in battle or of those sages have entered rapture of perfect meditative absorbtion. So just as a traveler sets on road when time come to go, i will remain in this world no longer, will dwell in stronghold of great bliss of deathlessness. -longchenpa, fourteenth- century dzogchen master

Vultures, drigung. bodies what we most attached to, says of monks. Thats offering ones body carries greatest merit. believe that should benefit other beings at every stage of ones life. After completion of powa ceremony, corpse is traditionally offered to great vultures lammergeiers that frequent charnel grounds. Vultures descend on flayed corpse. Offering bodies to birds is same as reciting mantras. It brings merit benefit to dead person as well as to family friends bring here. While cutting up corpse i to keep a pure compassionate mind. would feel if someone felt cutting up your body. -tomdenla. Tibet

Favela da Rocinha, greatest slum area in the world, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Entrance to Favela da Rocinha, greatest slum area in the world, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

The Elsterpark Leipzig, former colored thread works, is Europe's biggest industry monument from the period of promotion, detail

The Elsterpark Leipzig, former colored thread works, is Europe's biggest industry monument from the period of promotion

Ceiling frescoes in the pilgrimage church in Steinhausen, one of the greatest masterpieces of the early rococo, main piece of the Wessobrunner School, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Sufi priest studying the holy Quran in the Shrine of Mawlana Abdur Rahman Jami, Herat's greatest 15th century poet, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Sufi priest studying the holy Quran in the Shrine of Mawlana Abdur Rahman Jami, Herat's greatest 15th century poet, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Sufi priest studying the holy Quran in the Shrine of Mawlana Abdur Rahman Jami, Herat's greatest 15th century poet, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Sufi priest studying the holy Quran in the Shrine of Mawlana Abdur Rahman Jami, Herat's greatest 15th century poet, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

The Elsterpark Leipzig, former colored thread works, is Europe's biggest industry monument from the period of promotion, detail

The Elsterpark Leipzig, former colored thread works, is Europe's biggest industry monument from the period of promotion

Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Traditional bread called Lepjoschka. Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Blacksmiths shops in Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Kalpak (Al-Kalpak), the traditional felt hat of Kyrgyzstan. Production is listed as intangible UNESCO world heritage. Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Xi'an's greatest and most important attraction: the Terracotta warriors.The terracotta warriors is part of the grand tomb, built by the first Chinese emperor,Qin Shi Huangdi, Shaanxi, Northwest China, Asia

Xi'an's greatest and most important attraction: the Terracotta warriors.The terracotta warriors is part of the grand tomb, built by the first Chinese emperor,Qin Shi Huangdi, Shaanxi, Northwest China, Asia

Xi'an's greatest and most important attraction: the Terracotta warriors.The terracotta warriors is part of the grand tomb, built by the first Chinese emperor,Qin Shi Huangdi, Shaanxi, Northwest China, Asia

Blacksmiths shops in Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Blacksmiths shops in Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Kurut or Kaschk, dried yoghurt. Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Bastions proctecting the Portas de Olivenca. Fort Santa Luzia, the greatest preserved fortification of the 17th century worldwide. Elvas in the Alentejo close to the spanish border. Elvas is listed as UNESCO world heritage. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, March

View over the town with the fortifications of Fort Santa Luzia, the greatest preserved fortification worldwide dating back to the 17th century.Elvas in the Alentejo close to the spanish border. Elvas is listed as UNESCO world heritage. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, March

Jayma Bazaar, one of the greatest traditional markets in central asia. City Osh in the Fergana Valley close to the border to Uzbekistan. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

Male rock climber Tommy Caldwell climbing an overhanging route at the Red Rock Conservation Area in Nevada. Tommy is one of the greatest big wall climbers in the world.

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, PATAGONIA, CHILE. Hikers enjoy one of the best national parks in South America on a sunny day. With steep peaks full of hanging glaciers and glacial silt-filled lakes, Torres del Paine is one of the greatest attractions on Earth.

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, PATAGONIA, CHILE. Hikers enjoy one of the best national parks in South America on a sunny day. With steep peaks full of hanging glaciers and glacial silt-filled lakes, Torres del Paine is one of the greatest attractions on Earth.

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, PATAGONIA, CHILE. Hikers enjoy one of the best national parks in South America on a sunny day. With steep peaks full of hanging glaciers and glacial silt-filled lakes, Torres del Paine is one of the greatest attractions on Earth.

Inca Ingapirca, north of Cuenca, is Ecuador's greatest Inca archaeological site finely cut walls of the Sun Temple rise above landscape, Highlands, Ecuador

Inca Ingapirca, north of Cuenca, is Ecuador's greatest Inca archaeological site Sun Temple was main structure in the fortified Inca town, Highlands, Ecuador

Inca Ingapirca, north of Cuenca, is Ecuador's greatest Inca archaeological site Sun Temple was main structure in the fortified Inca town, Highlands, Ecuador

Inca Ingapirca, north of Cuenca, is Ecuador's greatest Inca archaeological site Sun Temple was main structure in the fortified Inca town, Highlands, Ecuador

Inca Ingapirca, north of Cuenca, is Ecuador's greatest Inca archaeological site Sun Temple was main structure in the fortified Inca town, Highlands, Ecuador

Inca Ingapirca, north of Cuenca, is Ecuador's greatest Inca archaeological site Sun Temple was main structure in the fortified Inca town, Highlands, Ecuador