History of the Binoculars 1600 – 2000

History of the Binoculars  1600 – 2000. Galileo to Present The creation of the binocular telescope, or simply binoculars, is due to a sequence of events that cannot be located in time. There is written information about Galileo in which there are references to telescopic instruments and there is evidence of their construction and use in Venice for commercial use. The first patent for a telescope was registered in October 1608 by Hans Lippershey, an eyeglass manufacturer who lived in …

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Two new 4,600-year-old pyramids

The archaeological site of Dahshur

The archaeological site of Dahshur is an hour's drive from Cairo. It is on the western bank of the Nile River. There are several pyramids and new places to visit. An ancient wall, 60 meters long, was discovered south of the pyramid of Pharaoh Amenemhat.

Two new 4,600-year-old pyramids
Two new 4,600-year-old pyramids: ceremony of the pyramid and its satellites, on July 13, 2019

Nearby, archeological excavations also brought out funeral masks and tools for carving stones. These artifacts date from the time of Lower Egypt, from 750 to 332 B.C.

For several years, Egyptian authorities regularly announce archaeological discoveries. This is due to a relaunch of tourism, affected by political instability. And also for the attacks recorded after the Egyptian revolution of 2011. The tourism sector in Egypt registered some improvement in 2018

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Two new 4,600-year-old pyramids open to the public

Closed to the public more than 50 years ago, this weekend authorities in Egypt opened access to two pyramids in Dahshu. This place is south of Cairo and has a collection of sarcophagi, with mummies in very good condition.

Egypt : 4,600-year-old pyramids
Egypt : 4,600-year-old pyramids

Jaled al Anani, Minister of Antiquities of Egypt said that one of these pyramids was built by Pharaoh Sneferu. This pharaoh was the founder of the fourth dynasty of the pharaohs of Egypt.

During the archaeological exploration there were very important discoveries.
Sarcophagi were discovered in stone, clay and wood, some of which have mummies in good condition.

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AAA Travel Benefits

AAA Travel  There are two versions of AAA Travel: One free and one with membership. To find out if it is convenient or not to be a AAA Travel member, first see the prices. Then compare prices. All membership plans include the AAA Travel roadside assistance benefit. this gives rights to free towing, replacement of spare tires, depleted battery start and delivery of fuel for your vehicles. The levels of benefits increase with the hiring of higher price plans. For …

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How Many People will Travel the World?

  How many People Travel the World?: 2023 2022      2021   2020      2019      2018       International Tourism to End 2023 Close to 90% of Pre-Pandemic Levels All Regions 30 Nov 2023 International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase …

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The Fantastic Canyon of The Verdon

There Was Once a Glacier

A glacier was excavated for thousands of years in the mountain range to a depth of 750 meters. The Verdon Gorge is located west of the city of Nice. It’s one of the biggest gorges in Europe and I think it’s the prettiest. The Great Canyon of the Verdon is located 863 Km from Paris and 110 km from Nice

Verdon Canyon
Verdon Canyon

 

the discovery the  Canyon of Verdon - Gorges du Verdon
Canyon of Verdon – Gorges du Verdon

The Verdon river, which rises in the Maritime Alps, at an altitude of about 7,500 feets leads to a distance of more than 160 kilometers on the Durance. On its stretch between Castellane and the lake of Sainte-Croix, the thousand-year-old glacier excavated a stretch of some 21 kilometers of canyon. When the glacier fell, one of the largest gorges in Europe appeared, but also a spectacular landscape. In 1997, a national park was also created.

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