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The central geographical situation of the Al Fahidi Fort housing the Dubai Museum in the hub of the city reflects its role as a center of great importance in preserving exhibits that bear witness to the rich cultural heritage of an ancient past. The fort also attracts many visitors by the unique distinction of being the most ancient architectural structure of magnitude extent in Dubai today.

The Al Fahidi Fort was built in several stages. Although the construction of the fort itself was not commenced until 1799 its oldest tower dates back to 1787. Prior to the building of the fort, the tower was used as an isolated look out post. The fort provided protection to the city from attacks of marauding tribes in the region. It also functioned in the various capacities of the government headquarters, the ruler’s abode, an ammunition store and even a prison. In 1970 the …

When choosing the correct graphics exhibit process for museum organizing show developers have several possibilities, which include: interpretive boards, digital multimedia and supplemental supplementary options these as exhibit flipbooks (in some cases identified as as graphical holders).

Even though not the major method to show show interpretive graphics and info flipbooks undoubtedly are a feasible selection which ought to be taken into thing to consider in the course of the show preparation function. The phrase ‘flipbook’ just isn’t a frequent phrase in show style and design having said that, pretty much all designers have found, established or received a version of these goods to use as a supplemental approach for exhibiting exhibit data.

Interpretive flipbooks are analogous to the recognizable a few-ring binder usually employed for school and company but they are established from exceptionally hard parts including a sturdy central binding system to keep laminated webpages. These flipbooks usually …

Akron is among the largest cities in the state of Ohio. The city has a range of tourist attractions that keep inviting people from all over the world to this city. From world-class art to quirky museums, Akron features a lot of fun sites. While Akron in the United States is a not-so-popular tourist destination, you can plan a trip to the city to explore something interesting. Make Spirit Airlines reservations to Akron at cheap rates. On visiting Akron, you must not forget to explore these top tourist spots in the city. Take a look!

Top 5 tourist attractions in Akron

1. Akron Zoo

The Akron Zoo offers more than 35 acres of habitats. On visiting the zoo, you can view more than 1000 animals. The animals represent over 100 different species. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city which receives more than 400,000 visitors …

In 1964 myself (René), Nelleke my wife, and our daughter Iefje emigrated from Holland to Australia. I was 29 years old and Nelleke a few years younger.

We choose to live in the tropics of Far Northern Australia, a place unknown to many people around the world.

Cold weather and a longing for adventure was the main reason to leave The Netherlands. We found a job in the tobacco fields. During that time we met a guy from Macedonia and he introduced us to a place called Agate Creek. I had never even heard the word agates before. This was my first introduction to the world of semi precious stones and in particular agates.

In later years, 1965 to 1968, we went to Agate Creek with an old Nissan Patrol. It had very primitive suspension, there were terrible road conditions and getting there took two full days.

Not many other …

Paris, the ‘most visited city’ in the world serves home to some famous historical monuments & museums. It is also considered as the hub of many art & cultural renaissances. Many monuments and landmarks that adorn the city are world famous and visited by millions of tourists every year. Musée d’Orsay is one such museum situated in the banks of River Seine; it mainly holds French arts from 19th and 20th century. So when you visit France, along with the famous Eiffel tower, Louvre museum, Notre Dame or Sacre Coeur, take a tour of Musée d’Orsay and enjoy the master pieces created by world renowned painters and sculptors. When you visit Paris, you can stay in Paris hotels which are located in places convenient for tourists to commute between places of interests.

Musée d’Orsay: If you are an art -lover, this museum will surely excite you. It has a huge …

Many have been enamored by the powerful and inspirational book and movie, The Secret. It reveals a simple yet profound principal for manifesting one’s dreams and desires. It revolves around the idea that whatever thoughts predominate in one’s mind eventually translate into a physical reality. For example, if you are always thinking negatively, you will manifest negativity in your life and vice versa. It is the power of consciousness. The funny thing is that this concept is not new but one which has predominated the thought of Yoruba people for thousands of years.

The Yoruba are an African people in the southwestern part of Nigeria. They have an elaborate system of traditional worship with a pantheon of over 400 deities called orisha. Though they believe in God, they appease the orisha on a regular basis as intermediaries. However, despite the presence such a large pantheon of spiritual forces, in the …