6 Stone World's Most Famous

Stone is a natural element whose existence is often ignored. However, stones can be very interesting. Both in terms of its beauty, its value is worth, or its function is integral to human life, which use them to put up buildings or equipment. 



Not just that, the stone can also be related to the history and spiritual side of man. There are at least six stone has its own story. 



These six most famous stone on Earth: 



1. Black Stone 



in Mecca, in the middle of the Grand Mosque are the Kaaba - Muslims pray toward mecca in the world. On the corner of the shrine there is the Black Stone, a black stone believed to come from heaven. That said, she initially white, but the sins of our children and grandchildren of the Prophet Adam was the one who made ​​it black. 



Black Stone consists of eight pieces are gathered and tied with a silver circle. He has a unique scent. When Umrah or Hajj, Muslims scramble kiss - follow the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad. 



Some people suspect, the rock is a meteorite, but from which the stone originated certainly still be a debate. 



2. Rosetta Stone 



Rosetta Stone is a fragment of an ancient Egyptian inscription that reads an edict issued by the priests on the anniversary of the coronation of King Ptolemy V (204-181 BC). The decree contained in three letters: ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, ancient scripts of ancient Egypt and Greece. 



Initially stuck in a temple, the Rosetta Stone and then used as building material in a castle in the port city of el-Rashid or Rosetta. A French expedition in Egypt discovered the stone in 1799. 



What makes the famous Rosetta stone? Stone was instrumental in deciphering the hieroglyphics of Egypt - who was then not able to be translated. Jean-Francois Champollion announced the first translation of the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta stone in 1822. 



Stone, who weighs about 760 pounds now on display at the British Museum - is the most visited object in there. The stone belongs to the British in 1801 during the Napoleonic Wars. Later, the Egyptians asked for the stone was returned. 



3. Stone Ayers, Uluru 



or Ayers Rock is also known as Uluru is a large rock formation at National Park Uluru-Kata Tjuta, about 350 miles southwest of the city of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. 



Uluru is sacred to the Aboriginal objects with many springs, caves, and primitive paintings. It is a monolith - a large formation that consists of a single stone or stones - the largest in the world. This object is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 



4. Gibraltar Stone 



Stone Giblartar also called by another name: the Pillars of Hercules or Calpe. Is a giant limestone promontory that looks over the Strait of Gibraltar, the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. Located in Gibraltar, at the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. This stone has a height of 426 meters. 



According discoverGibraltar.com, the name 'Giblartar' believed to have originated from the Arabic 'Jebel Tarik' which means mountain Pull. 



5. Blarney Stone 



Blarney Stone is a series of blue rocks contained in Blarney Castle, located eight kilometers from Cork, Ireland. Legend has it, who kiss this stone will receive the gift of eloquence. 



However, it is not easy to kiss the stone. The pilgrims have to lean backwards while holding on to the iron fence. 



There are many legends that explain the origin of this stone. According to the site of Blarney Castle, the stone came from the island of Iona, Scotland. The stone is said to be a place to put the body of a saint who lived in exile, St. Columba. The stone was then taken to the Scottish mainland. 



When the King of Munster, Cormac MacCarthy sending Irish troops to support the Robert de Bruce and his army in battle against the English at Bannockburn in 1314, part of the stone was given to Ireland as an expression of gratitude. 



6. Stone Plymouth 



Rock Plymouth used to mark the location of William Bradford and the pilgrims who found the colony of Plymouth. This stone is stamped with the year of their arrival into a new world, 1620. This stone is an important symbol in the history of the United States. 



However, the truth of the story of the stone was in doubt because the journal Bradford and other contemporary sources do not mention the rock. The first article about the rock it was made ​​a century later. Stone is now known as Plymouth Rock was ordained in 1774, when the city was moved by the spirit of the American Revolution. 



Stone is currently estimated that only one third of its original size. The rest are missing is broken down into a souvenir in the 18th century and the 19th.

Most Unique Design Hotels in the World

Capsule Hotel

The Capsule Inn Akihabara, a hotel unique only in Japan, you try to imagine how to live in such a narrow size 1 x 2 meter-like storage bodies in the morgue, although in these capsul sembit but it was full of amenities. delingkapi mattress, TV, Radio also Wireless LAN (WiFi) in the stakes at a price of 3700 yen per night. Some employees use this kind of hotel for overtime and work well istirahan when they could not leave the office. We have many foreign tourists interested in trying to stay in this capsule hotel.

Capsule Hotel (where the corpse-like)

VAMPIRE HOTEL

Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin, the hotel is strange and somewhat creepy how tidakhotel which has 31 rooms is like in the movies vampire or a vampire that we often see, where we can sleep in a coffin normally filled by a vampire. The rooms are very unique as for may be very suitable for those of you who love to adventure travel hobby.

Hotel with a bed in a coffin like a vampire

HOTEL UNDERWATER

Private island is not only fun for a tourist place but we can also develop as a tourist submarine is very beautiful where we can see many spesias (biota) good underwater coral reefs are very beautiful as well as thousands of fish, marine fish are very charming. Under the sea Poseidon Resort in the coral island resort in Fiji developed a very captivating underwater consists of luxurious villas and suites for those of you who like adventure travel. planned to be opened to the public in 2010. From our room, guests can see the broad view of the sea real.

Hotels with rooms under the sea was beautiful and charming

HOTEL DRAINAGE PIPE DRAINAGE

Dasparkhotel is a hotel in Austria, made the room with the room from the drainage pipes / culverts are commonly used for plumbing. So in the sewers that it was in the design of our beds, cabinets, good lighting and bedding. Prices are set for this inn are very flexible. And they are preparing for a toilet, shower and minibar in room service cafe is also common visitors.

Hotels with rooms made of drainage pipes (culverts)

ICE HOTEL

Hotel is located in Sweden is made ​​daribe how big blocks of ice blocks and almost similar to the concept of eskimo house, but very large. The temperature was really cold. Imagine in the lobby of the hotel there are many statues of ice sculpture. While the guests sleep in a sleeping bag ( Sleeping Bag) with a special heating or thermal systems are made ​​from reindeer skin. You can enjoy a glass of vodka and warm Lingonberry interrupted between your breaks.

Ice Hotel, a very chilled below the freezing point

OLD JAIL HOTEL

Hotel created from a former old prison, really feel like we live in a prison but we have the freedom to go out into the cell. Some of the cells and prisons in the hotel lock system is also tailored to the needs of the prison was not the case in general.

Old prison that had been transformed into a hotel

There are among you who are interested in trying one of them? at all times we try to feel the other nuances.

10 State Tales What's In the Real World

Did you ever want to go to a fairy tale? Ngiri with the lives of the Hobbit or Harry Potter? Or amazement with features desert country in Star Wars?These places will make you confused whether you have just stepped into the land of magic and fantasy. With an unusual nature, landscape and architecture that is not real fairy tale ... these places will make you into a world you do not know ... 



1. Colmar, FRANCE 

By Fr Antunes Region Colmar in France has been declared as the most beautiful cities in Europe, as if out of a fairy tale. Small town in the Alsace is famous not only because the architecture of the colorful old city. Colmar, located in the path of Wine (wine) Alsatian, referred to as "Alsatian Wine Center". This city has a warm climate and the second driest city in France of course is ideal for wine growing town. 

It is as if the Capital of Wine is not enough as it is called, Colmar, with buildings, gardens, fountains and canals it is called "Little Venice" (La Petite Venise). The city is also the birthplace of Frédéric Bartholdi who merupakain designer of the famous Statue of Liberty in New York is also the city of painter Martin Schongauer.

Colmar, France. By Nikkodem 



2. Faroe Island 

Faroe Islands. By webax.it 

Ga nobody will blame agan agan thought of when I first saw that this island was inhabited by the Hobits and Elves from "The Lord Of The Rings". The island is located between Iceland and Norway, in the middle of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic Ocean. Consisting of 18 islands, the Faroe Islands is truly a house of beautiful and dramatic scenery of the Volcanic peaks and ocean waves hitting the coastline is rocky. The island is really quite magical and mysterious with a landscape that makes us drifted farther into the realm of fantasy than the real world. 3. Neuschwanstein Castle, GERMANY

Dramatic look of Neuschwanstein. By Nataraj Metz 



Then agan think that this is the Palace of Disneyland, Agan super wrong though can not blame ane ane because it looks like a palace inhabited by the Daughters of the beautiful golden-haired. Neuschwanstein Castle in reality is more real than Agan think. Constructed on a hill in the 19th century, to Ludwig II, but the contents of the castle is very revolutionary at the time: this building has water flowing continuously with automatic flushing toilets on every floor and heating system (which in those days was really very LUXURY , gan). Today, Neuschwanstein is located at the main stop romantic trip, along with the history of Bavarian towns and castles, the legendary castle. 4. Cappadocia, TURKEY

If indeed there is a magical tale of a land-based clay, and definitely the place came from Cappadocia. This famous region in central Turkey terlenak and very well known for crafting pots and unique rock formations where ancient people carved their homes and churches in the stones. The area is also famous for the strange stone formations called "Fairy Chimney" can be found in various forms such as Cone, mushroom, stone columns and lancpi. Clay and ceramic traditions in Turkey is the oldest craft in the world which started from the 8th century. 5. HOI AN, VIETNAM

Hoi An. By jmhullot 



If you've ever been to Vietnam, ane ga Agan will miss the sense of Hoi An. The little town is very colorful, magical and wonderful it is more like a home for silk lanterns. Located in the South China Sea coast, the city is at once an important port and trading center. Nowadays, many travelers and backpacker to find a fairyland in this town and could not tear himself from his charm. The atmosphere of Hoi An is a beautiful gabunganyang of hospitality its inhabitants and its architecture is like a fairy tale out of the country, and do not be surprised if the city became one of the most coveted destinations in Southeast Asia. 6. GREENLAND

Tasiilaq Greenland. By chrissy575 



Not untouched, remote and difficult to reach, Greenland is a wilderness where many roads are not yet available, unspoiled scenery and of course create a gaping agan. With no trees, roads and as well as almost no one, this island certainly makes agan think more filled by a Dwarf than humans. Despite the cold, Greenland is a place that is not forgotten with a magical auroranya and the houses are colorful. 7. Venice, ITALY

Venice. By MorBCN 



Venice is very difficult to surpass. Architecture that makes us yawn, the canals are unique as well as a mixture of fantastic scenery and incredible atmosphere is something that is not owned by any place. Venice such as imported from another dimension though the New York Times describing it as "Undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man." Located along the 117 small islands, Venice has 455 bridges, hundreds of romantic canals where gondoliers paddling their boats through the city. Of course this is the home of the famous Karnival Venice, Venice Biennale and the Venice Film Festival. How gan? Get ready to bring his candidate here, immediately accepted his proposal guarantee ane 8. KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Beautiful and Spiritual, the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, truly a magical place for Agan. Surrounded by great mountains, the city is filled with beautiful atmosphere, sounds and fragrant exotic and temples that make agan amazed. Though Kathmandu is the largest city in the country, the city maintains an aura of fantasy of the ancient temples, altars and architectural tradisitonal. Apparently not in vain Katmandu dipanggi "Land of the Gods" because of Kathmandu looks nothing like being in the world. 9. BAMBOO FOREST, JAPAN

Kyoto's Bamboo Forest. By Stuck in Customs 



Though located in Kyoto, Japan, and unrelated to the film, the scene resembles a background in Bamboo Forest film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or House of Flying Daggers. No wonder-agan agan imagine to be the Samurai, and wanders in the forest with a sword agan. This forest is an example of the hundreds of magnificent forests in Southeast Asia. Bamboo do play an important role in Asian culture-as a symbol of longevity in China, a symbol of friendship in India and in Japan, many Shinto shrines surrounded by bamboo forests - regarded as a sacred barrier to dispel evil spirits. 



10. Sintra, Portugal 

Palacio de Sintra. By szeke 



Portugal may be famous for its soccer for agan. But who would have thought Portugal have daughters who roam the town of Sintra. Everyone who visited this magical city, situated not far from Lisbon, could see its beauty. Perrna palace, the Castelo dos Mouros (Castle The Mouro), and the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Sintra National Palace) are three palaces in the city which is amazing. Also do not forget to calculate that the mountains of Sintra is the largest park in Lisbon also add a mysterious charm of this cit

10 Animal Species Found in Earth's Most Difficult

These creatures are hidden in places like deep sea or cave is very deep.The following animals may not be the most beautiful, but they are the most difficult types of animals found on earth.



10. Solenodon 



Solendon are small mammals that originated from Cuba and Hispanola. These creatures are very similar to mice, it has a long snout and tail scaly. However, Solenodon have a flexible snout as the opposite of the shrew. 



Another characteristic of these animals is that animals are extremely poisonous.Solenodon are the only mammals that can inject their prey with venom venom. So it is best to back off when you see these creatures, because they will fall and then biting on your hat.



9. Kakapo 





Kakapo are the only parrots that can not fly on the planet. While their cousins ​​traveling by air, these species choose to walk or ride from one place to another place. 



This bird can be found in New Zealand and is often referred to as a ghost parrot.This creature was nicknamed the form of discs fur around the eyes. Parrot is well established as the biggest parrots, weighing up to 8 kg. 



8. Olm 



Olm is the amphibian originating from Europe, mainly to be found in Italy. This creature has a long white body, with four small legs. At first glance looks very similar to a small snake. 



These lizards spend their lives in underground caves. These creatures have eyes that do not develop and was completely blind. Although Olm can not see does not mean helpless. Olm compensate for the lack of vision with an extraordinary hearing and sense of smell. 



7. Bats Bumblebee 



Bumblebee Bats can be found in limestone caves, Southeast Thailand and Burma. Bumblebee adult length is only an inch from head to tail. This bat has grown with the other features that set it apart, ie pig snout that resembles a snout.



6. Ichthyophis Kohtaoensis 



Ichthyophis Kohtaoensis is a rare amphibian native Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. This creature has a long body like a snake with a pointed tail. 



This reptile has a dark gray body with a yellow belly. One of the unique features that make this reptile is the fact that he has two muscles that control jaw. 



5. Frilled shark 



frilled shark is a rarity in the animal world. Until the 19th century researchers think the animals have died with the dinosaurs. However, this proved to be true, as some fishermen had caught and also some of the discovery of a dead creature. 



This shark looks like an eel, it has the elongated body. Frilled shark has a triangular-shaped head with gray body length. Sharks do not have a large dorsal fin, in contrast with most other shark species. 



4. Monito del Monte 



Monito del Monte is a Spanish term for "little monkey". But the name is deceptive.Monito del Monte is actually a marsupial that lives in Chile and Argentina. 



The species is considered extinct mammals more than 11 million years ago.However, modern explorers find this creature in the modern era. 



Marsupials have a body this little mouse with brown fur and large, pointy ears and long tail. The distinguishing feature of this animal is a great eye and he lives in trees in the rainforest. This long tail helps it to swing from branches. 



3. Addax 



Deer are very few types found in the Sahara desert. They look like many other antelope species, but after further inspection they are actually very different. This species has square teeth like a cow. Also, the horns in this species is very long and curved, so it has a nickname "Deer Horn Screws." 



2. Dugong 



Dugong is a large marine animal that closely resembles Manatee. While the kind of creatures that are in the same family called Sirenia, they differ from the Manatee. 



Dugong can be found in the waters of northern Australia and into the Indio-Pacific region. This mammal has a gray body with a long paddle like fins toward the head. 



The tail of this animal looks like a dolphin tail. Also, this creature has a mouth that comes out next and are in a better position to turn down, so it's easy to eat the grass in the vegetative life of the seabed. 



1. Saola 



Saola is by far the rarest mammals on Earth. This creature is a native of Vietnam and Laos. This animal grows to about 3 meters high. At first glance looks similar to a goat. 



Mammals has a small tail and long ears. However, these animals have a very different pattern with a goat. It has white spots and lines on his face.