A Look at India's Crafts
India is rich in artistic works. It is often confusing for visitors to this country to decide just which crafts they will carry home with them. The choices are…
Asia
Asian landmarks and the stories behind them, from the Ryugyong Hotel and the Minaret of Jam to Aden's Big Ben, Russian ruins and India's crafts.
Big Ben Aden
Big Ben Aden is a clock tower built by British engineers, along with locals, beside Aden Harbour in Yemen during the period that Aden Province (later called Ade…
Hari River, Afghanistan
The Hari River or Harirud is a river flowing 1100 kilometers from the mountains of central Afghanistan to Turkmenistan, where it disappears in the Kara-Kum dese…
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. It is located in the Shahrak District, Ghor Province, by the Hari River. The 65-metre…