Alhambra The Traces of Islamic Civilization in Europe That Ended Heartbreaking

Alhambra The Traces of Islamic Civilization in Europe That Ended Heartbreaking

Ceremasia       Comment   

 

 Alhambra: The Traces of Islamic Civilization in Europe That Ended Heartbreaking

Alhambra: The Traces of Islamic Civilization in Europe That Ended Heartbreaking

Is a complex of palaces and fortresses which are also traces of Islamic civilization in Europe The complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain is a halal tourism that is included in the world with an area of about 14 hectares 

The Alhambra Palace stands on a lasabika hill with a view of the vast city of Granada below and because of its strategic location for the supervision of the Romans who at that time controlled this region decided to build a small fortress in 899 AD 

Two centuries later the Romans were defeated by the Mur people from North Africa where then the founder of the nasrib dynasty Sultan Muhammad seized this small fortress and turned it into a large fortress in 1230 before finally being converted into a magnificent palace by the Sultan of Granada named Sultan Yusuf 1 in 133 starting from a fortress without the name of sultan Yusuf 1 then changed its name to Al Hamra which comes from Arabic alhamdulillah which means red this name It was chosen because the main material in the construction of this palace was red soil 

The building of the Alhambra palace is designed in such a way that it is resistant to earthquakes, the palace is also equipped with lush gardens and fountains with a fairly complicated irrigation system that keeps the rooms cool in summer, broadly speaking, the Alhambra palace is divided into three parts, where all three were built during different reigns, the first part or the oldest is known as Max beacon Although some historical records doubt the origin of the building .ini 

Based on the records of Ibn Zamroh, a famous poet during the reign of Bani Ahmar, the building was made by Sultan Muhammad 1 or also known as Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Yusuf bin Nasser, this palace was chosen as his main residence as well as his workspace, the second part is called the Komares Palace which is the most important part of the entire site in the AL hambra Complex 

In this palace hall, the Sultan's throne is located, most of the construction of this palace was carried out during the reign of Sultan Yusuf 1 and then continued to perfection by his son named Sultan Muhammad 5, then the third part of the Alhambra palace is the lion palace which is the crown of all the beauty found in the Alhambra

This palace was built by Sultan Muhammad 5 as his resting house, located right next to the Komares palace during the Islamic rule there was no road connecting these two buildings, but when Catholicism came to power a road was made that connected the two as well as other kingdoms in the world 

The Sultanate of Granada experienced ups and downs after this Sultanate triumphed for approximately 800 years, they experienced a heartbreaking fall at the end of the 14th century, internal conflicts of the nobles about the successor to the throne coupled with the attacks of the Castilian kingdom that occurred from 1482 to 1492 made the power of the Sultanate of Granada weaker until finally conquered by the kingdom of Castile led by Isabella 1 and Ferdinand 2

This defeat also marked the end of the rule of the Islamic Kingdom in Andalusia which automatically also made the Alhambra palace change ownership as soon as Granada was ruled by Isabella 1 and Ferdinand 2 Muslims and Jews were forced to convert to Catholicism they were forced to either submit or be expelled from the region today after hundreds of years have passed since the conquest of Isabella 1 and Ferdinand 2 the Alhambra palace was no longer occupied and in 1984 Alhambra Palace officially included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites

Yanjin: The World's Narrowest Amazing City

Ceremasia       Comment   

Yanjin: The World's Narrowest Amazing City

Yanjin: The World's Narrowest Amazing City

Yanjin is a city in China that presents beautiful and stunning scenery, but at the same time this city is also known as the narrowest metropolis in the world, which seems to contradict the fact that China is the third largest country in the world, this narrow city was built along the banks of the Nansi River among steep mountains located in the northeastern part of Yunan Province. 

The stretch of land sandwiched between river waters and rugged mountains on both sides seems unsuitable for a city of about 450,000 residents, but that is exactly what makes Yanjin City look special, those who have been to this city say that Yanjin City is even more suitable for appearing in fantasy movies than being a modern city in the real world.

Yanjin: The World's Narrowest Amazing City

Like most Chinese settlements: The majority of yanjin city dwellers live in an apartment building Nevertheless, because land is a very valuable commodity in the city, many apartment buildings located right on the banks of the river are built using pillars like stilts to shelter from flooding if. The river level is rising, the settlement is only 30 meters wide at its narrowest point and more than 300 meters wide at its widest point on both sides of the river; There is a main highway that stretches for several km but unfortunately with the condition of the land separated by the river there is only one bridge to connect one side of the river with the other side.

Drone footage of Yanjin City going viral on various social media over the years has made many people wonder about the reasons for people who are willing to live in this cramped city and at risk of flooding, but in fact the Yanjin area has been inhabited for hundreds of years where many locals did not think about moving away from dogs and living in other cities, unfortunately although it looks amazing it is reported that the infrastructure of Yanjin City has hindered The economic development of the area is due to the surrounding mountains on all sides and there is only one main road to pass through the city so that the city is considered inaccessible to many people.

Known as the home of thousands of widows, here are the facts about Vrindavan

Ceremasia       Comment   

Known as the home of thousands of widows, here are the facts about Vrindavan

Known as the home of thousands of widows, here are the facts about Vrindavan

Vrindavan is the name of a city located in the Madura district of the northern state of North India prades on the west bank of the yamuna river or about 50 km south of the city of Delhi, this city is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna who in Hindu tradition is considered as an incarnation of darkness of Lord Vishnu as well as the embodiment of love in this city.

Lord Krishna went through childhood until he grew into a teenager and Experiencing various spiritual events once this city was filled with dense forests but over time the forest area began to thin due to urbanization and development projects as the city became the birthplace of a figure who was sanctified in Hinduism Vrindavan became one of the sanctified cities even today Vrindavan is not only used as a place for worship processes but also as a place of learning for self-purification.

Therefore, Most of the people who come to this city are those who want to leave a life attached to worldly affairs, besides being known as a holy place, a place where people perform worship and learn about self-purification, Vrindavan is also known as the City of widows This is because of the large number of widows who moved to the city of Vrindavan and the surrounding area after they lost their husbands, it is estimated that there are around 15,000 to 20,000 widows inhabiting this area.

Known as the home of thousands of widows, here are the facts about Vrindavan

No one can explain the reasons that encourage widows all over India, especially from Bengal, to come to Vrindavan, but in general, widows who come to Vrindavan are pilgrims who intend to spend the rest of their lives. However, many of them also come to Vrindavan because they run away from home, even some of them are deliberately abandoned by their sons or daughters-in-law because they are no longer wanted.

Over the years, Vrindavan has become a magnet for these women, the city is filled with gloomy guest houses, shelters and cramped places, Where poor and abandoned widows come to try to make a living until they meet their deaths, despite their advanced age, many of them cook food, clean their own clothes and utensils, but luckily in the last 3 years several charities started operating in the city The Great Tomb of India ordered the government and civil bodies to improve the lives of such widows in Vrindavan and it is known that India has about 40 million widows who make up about 10% of the country's female population.

Koh Panyee: A floating village in Thailand inhabited by Muslims from Java

Ceremasia       Comment   

Koh Panyee: A floating village in Thailand inhabited by Muslims from Java

Koh Panyee: A floating village in Thailand inhabited by Muslims from Java

Around the Andaman Sea, precisely off the coast of Southern Thailand, stands a floating village called kopani with the majority of the population being Muslim. This village is hidden in a bay in southern Thailand which is protected by a very large limestone formation with a height of about 20 meters and accommodates more than 400 families with a total population of 1680 people who are descendants of three Muslim families of sea explorers from Java This floating village was founded in about 200 last year by 3 fishing families of Javanese descent.

At first the three men were looking for a good location to catch fish, they sailed down the Malaysian coastline towards the Andaman Sea until they finally reached Thai waters and found an island located in Panga province. When they found the desired place, they told other fishermen by raising the flag on top of the hilltop, so that others could join them in looking for fish, they found shelter near the rock; The big chalk then raised the flag on it.

Slowly many people started to join the three fishermen and started building the village until then the village now houses 400 families living on the water they have cleverly circumvented Thai law where Thai law states that foreigners are not allowed to own land in Thailand but when later more and more tourists came to Thailand and made the village a favorite tourist attraction in the end residents The immigrants from Java obtained land ownership rights.

Thanks to three fishing families who discovered this place and decided to settle there, a village was formed complete with almost all the facilities owned by other villages The first thing built by the residents of Kopani at that time was a freshwater well as a mosque and today Copani village also has one school where children have classes and become part of their daily lives.

The village also has a hospital, cemetery, market, shop, small museum, restaurant and of course fish farm, even today copani village also has a simple hotel, the central part of kopani village consists of concrete that connects dozens of small souvenir shops and forms a narrow labyrinth that leads to people's houses, a network of Footpaths and small shops, all selling batik t-shirts and items made from shells.

And one of the most interesting parts of this floating village is the existence of 3 floating football fields, the floating soccer field was built after the World Cup in 1986 made of wood, trying collectively to create recreation and game spaces so as to create a football field that defies geographical challenges in the location in the past, most of the residents of this village lived by fishing and being fish, but nowadays tourism has also been unfortunately only the older generation in Copani Village still uses Indonesian while the younger generation has switched to using Thai and now the expansion of the area in this village is no longer possible therefore for future generations they have to find a place to live on the mainland.

How to Introduce Indonesian Culture to Foreign Countries, How to Step?

How to Introduce Indonesian Culture to Foreign Countries, How to Step?

Ceremasia       Comment   

How to Introduce Indonesian Culture to Foreign Countries, How to Step?

Indonesia has a lot of cultural diversity. This diverse culture shows the richness of the Indonesian nation. Not only rich in culture, but also varied customs make Indonesia a cultural country to be proud of.

As an Indonesian citizen, we should be proud of our cultural diversity. This cultural property should be preserved and maintained so that it does not fade away from the current of modernization.

Culture in Indonesia is a matter of pride for citizens. As citizens who are proud of their cultural wealth, it is appropriate to uphold the existing cultural values.

Upholding these cultural values can be proven by showing the cultural diversity that exists in Indonesia. Cultural diversity in Indonesia can be a matter of pride if it is recognized by other foreign countries.

To introduce the diversity of Indonesian culture, there are many ways that can be done. There are several efforts to introduce Indonesian culture to foreign countries including the following.

1. Cultural concerts

By holding a cultural concert, the Indonesian people can introduce cultural diversity that is owned to foreign countries. The cultural concert is an official event that aims to introduce Indonesian culture to the international community.

In this cultural concert, artists and culturalists can display cultural variations to foreign communities. There are many things that can be shown ranging from the diversity of dance, music, singing, and art. Of course, by holding cultural concerts, the opportunity to introduce Indonesian culture abroad is even greater.

2. Introduce specialties

Another way that can be done to introduce Indonesian culture is to show off typical traditional foods. This distinctive traditional food is an element of cultural diversity owned by the Indonesian nation.

3. Wear batik

Batik is one of the cultures owned by the Indonesian nation. By wearing batik, Indonesian citizens have succeeded in showing the cultural diversity owned by the Indonesian state.

Wearing batik can show that Indonesians really love the diversity of their domestic products. Batik is also proof that Indonesia has a very rich diversity of cultural patterns.

4. Art exhibitions

To introduce Indonesian culture abroad can be done by holding an art exhibition. In this art exhibition, culturalists and artists can introduce their culture.

Even by holding art exhibitions, culturalists and artists can showcase their works that can be considered as the diversity of Indonesian culture. Holding art exhibitions is considered to be able to introduce Indonesian culture to the international community.

5. Puppet show

Wayang is known as one of the cultural diversity owned by Indonesia. No wonder if by holding a puppet show, the Indonesian nation can introduce the diversity of existing cultures.

6. Traditional costume photo booth

Efforts to introduce the diversity of Indonesian culture can be done by using traditional costume photo booths. At this booth, participants can try on traditional Indonesian clothes, such as peacock dance costumes.

The existence of this traditional costume photo booth event is considered to be the best way to introduce cultural diversity in Indonesia. Therefore, it never hurts to try to hold this traditional costume photo booth.

So those are some ways that can be done to introduce Indonesia's cultural diversity to the international community. Indonesian culture is indeed quite rich and can be a pride if the foreign community recognizes it.

More Livestock than Population | The Beauty and Secrets of New Zealand Farming's Success

Ceremasia       Comment   

More Livestock than Population | The Beauty and Secrets of New Zealand Farming's Success

More Livestock than Population | The Beauty and Secrets of New Zealand Farming's Success

New Zealand is an island country located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, this country consists of two main islands, namely the North island and the South island and more than 700 small islands, besides being known for its amazing natural beauty, New Zealand is also known for its agricultural sector, especially cattle and sheep which are indeed one of the main sources of income for this country.

So dominant is the number of cattle and sheep in New Zealand that even their number beats the population in December 2020, the estimated population of New Zealand is 5 million 112,000 people, while the estimated number of sheep and cattle in this country reaches 37 million, uniquely, despite having a large number of livestock, farms in New Zealand employ only a few people, it is not uncommon for a farm in New Zealand to be run by only one family or even only run by a married couple And amazingly, although it is run by only a small workforce, farms in New Zealand can run successfully.

More Livestock than Population | The Beauty and Secrets of New Zealand Farming's Success

This is because in addition to being supported by the use of high-tech equipment, farmers in New Zealand are also greatly helped by the existence of cooperatives that have been formed by farmers for farmers in New Zealand, cooperatives play a very vital role with this cooperative, farmers only focus on taking care of sheep, cattle and dairy products, their task is: Plant grass, take care of farm animals and milk them for later storage in refrigerated containers; Meanwhile all the tasks of taking milk from the farm.

Product processing to marketing is the task of the cooperative, the well-formed cooperative ecosystem has a very large role in determining the selling value of fresh milk that has been collected by farmers as an illustration as many as 1000 farmers in New Zealand collect milk from their farms then they joint venture capital to build a cooperative in charge of buying the milk they collect, the milk is then used by the cooperative as material raw various processed products such as milk powder, formula milk, cheese and so on, because this cooperative is owned by farmers, it will buy fresh milk from farmers who are members at very good prices and because farmers always get the best prices from their farm products.

They always get a profit that they can invest in buying modern equipment, in addition to buying products from farmers, processing and marketing these products, cooperatives also have the task of conducting research, development, member training, and investment to expand their business abroad, Cooperatives in New Zealand are not only responsible for marketing and capital, in fact, they also contribute to protecting the environment and overcoming the impact of environmental damage New Zealand is indeed one of the countries that applies the principle of Cooperatives in all fields, from agriculture, manufacturing, insurance, banking, financing services, public services, education, health, supermarkets, and even retail businesses and cooperatives, this is what makes farmers in New Zealand prosper.

Monsanto: A historic village wedged by rocks in Portugal

Ceremasia       Comment   

Monsanto: A historic village wedged by rocks in Portugal

Monsanto: A historic village wedged by rocks in Portugal

Monsanto is a granite village and is one of the 12 most historic villages in Portugal, an ancient settlement located southeast of the city of Sera and Strala, right on the side of the mountains and located 400 meters below the ruins of the Templar castle which is estimated to have been inhabited from 1 million to 600,000 years BC This village has been occupied by several nations such as Romans, physios, to Arabs.

In 1165, Portugal's first king, Alfonso 1, gave ownership of Monsanto to the Templar knight order, and then the Santiago order, finally a fortress called Moon Polite Castle was built on the top of the mountain and used to protect the population during the invasion of Naples in the Middle Ages.

In addition to the interesting historical side, the houses in this village also have their own charm, the houses in Montsanto are built on the slopes of the hills by utilizing granite, the number of stones that are extraordinarily large in size even looks to squeeze the surrounding houses in the crevices of the rocks, these houses are deliberately built between the rocks so that granite becomes the main wall of their homes, there are even some of the residents' houses whose roof is a whole granite stone.

Monsanto: A historic village wedged by rocks in Portugal

Because of its location in the hills, the buildings in Montato are mostly in the form of large stones equipped with doors that lead to narrow streets, not only houses, streets used by local people, but also built using rocks for centuries, the shape of Monsanto Village has not changed at all because for centuries the community has always maintained the authenticity of the building, so that this village looks like a living museum even though it looks like it is squeezed or hit by giant stones, people's houses look so magnificent and exotic like a fairytale.

There are ancient style buildings in Montsantu that still stand today where these buildings are very safe for residents to live in for generations Today Monsanto Village was inhabited by about a thousand residents in 1938 This village was chosen as the village with the most Portuguese impression in Portugal from a national contest The acceptance of this title has an impact on society Where they are limited in building a building in order to maintain a very beautiful view Amazing.

100% of the population is Muslim | Amazing Facts About the Maldives Country The Paradise on Earth

Ceremasia       Comment   

100% of the population is Muslim | Amazing Facts About the Maldives Country The Paradise on Earth

100% of the population is Muslim | Amazing Facts About the Maldives Country The Paradise on Earth

Maldives or also known as Maldives is an island country known for its stunning natural beauty, especially white sandy beaches and blue seas that look like glass.

The beaches in the Maldives mostly have white sand originating from the Coral Beach Coral Beach including rare beaches in the world that are only owned by five percent of beaches around the world, the country is also known for its exotic islands and various underwater beauties Therefore, this island country is often recommended as one of the honeymoon tourist destinations visited by around 900 thousand tourists every year, the Maldives has successfully won a lot of foreign exchange through tourism.

Even the success of the Maldives in managing the tourism sector makes the country's per capita income able to beat Indonesia, there are about 1190 islands in the Maldives But there are only 200 inhabited islands and 80 islands inhabited by resorts for tourists every year, there are always new resorts opening in the Maldives along with the increasing popularity of the country as a tourist destination.

But despite having a million stunning natural beauties, the Maldives is the lowest and flattest country in the world with a maximum height of 2.4 meters above sea level Therefore, this country has a serious problem with global warming and climate change because climate change is moving faster to cause rising sea water, the country is predicted to sink, therefore various conservation efforts have been made to protect the environment The sea is a valuable asset for this country.

100% of the population is Muslim | Amazing Facts About the Maldives Country The Paradise on Earth

The Maldives has a fairly long history from the 6th century to the 5th century BC The Maldives already has its kingdom according to historical evidence and legends this country has a history of more than 2500 years of early settlement in the island nation It is likely a Gujarati people who reached and settled could be in rare around 500 years BC.

Evidence of cultural influence from North India on this country can be seen from shipbuilding methods and silver coins The Maldives was once occupied by the British and Portuguese but then this country was controlled by a Muslim leader named Muhammad Takaruan he then led the Maldives since 1573 initially the Maldives was a Sultanate state under British guardianship until finally they became independent on July 26, 1965 then the Maldives turned into a Republic until now with The total area is 297 km2 and the total population in 2020 reached 550 people, all of whom adhere to Islam.

Not surprisingly, this country is dubbed as the smallest Islamic country in the world, not only the smallest Muslim country in the world, even the Maldives is also the smallest country in Asia, Islam is the official religion in the Maldives where every citizen is legally required to follow Islam, even in 2008 the law stipulates that non-Muslims cannot be citizens as countries that practice Islam, traveling to this country are required to obey all Rules that have been set by the government, such as the prohibition of entering or carrying alcohol or pork-based items.

The Maldivian government also prohibits the wearing of bikinis in public beach areas for women, the swimming costumes allowed in the country are shorts and T-shirts, while this can only be used when on privately owned beaches, special beaches and hotels, However, because the country's economy is very dependent on tourism, the government separates public beaches from special tourist beaches.

Machu Picchu: A "Sophisticated" City Relics of Inca Civilization and Several Other Relics

Ceremasia       Comment   

Machu Picchu: A "Sophisticated" City Relics of Inca Civilization and Several Other Relics

Machu Picchu: A "Sophisticated" City Relics of Inca Civilization and Several Other Relics

Peru is a country that became the birthplace of the Inca kingdom That is why Peru became a country that inherited many archaeological relics of the Incas who were known to have excellence in the field of art and building, the progress of art and buildings of the Incas can be seen through relics in the form of magnificent palaces made of stone with very beautiful carvings, they are also known to be very expert in making fortifications, Highways to urban planning, the Incas built some their great city on the plateau as well as the steep sides of the Andes mountains.

Their houses were made of thatched-roof stone and although built without the use of adhesives, their construction was very sturdy and recognized as the best in the world, one of the most famous relics of Inca civilization is Machu Picu, a small town built around 1450 but abandoned 100 years later when the Spanish conquered the Incan kingdom, known as the City above the clouds because of its location in the mountains at an altitude of about 2350 meters above sea level this building is above the valley of guru Bamba and was a very modern city of its time.

Machu Picchu: A "Sophisticated" City Relics of Inca Civilization and Several Other Relics

Moreover, in the development of science and technology, the city is divided into three parts which include religious zones, agricultural zones, and urban zones, Machu Bijuu building structures are designed to withstand earthquakes and use building materials in the form of granite with this kind of design, if the stones move because of the earthquake, then they will return to their original place, the Incas use Machu trigger as a city to carry out secret ceremonies that are sacred in addition to as a place for astronomical observatories.

Living by farming, the Incas had developed a very advanced irrigation and agricultural system in their day, they built canals to irrigate the land and turn mountain slopes into tiers or terracing so that they could be used as land for cultivation. In addition, they made salt ponds with a total of thousands of ponds, all of which can still be used today, thousands of square-shaped ponds neatly arranged on the hillside It was built during the Cana Patah civilization between 200 and 900 AD and is listed as the 10th largest salt mine in the world.

The technique of making this salt pond is to utilize salt water that emerges from the Kori fujio spring close to the head of the valley to then be directed to a very complicated network of small channels so that the water can flow down in terraced ponds, almost all ponds have an area of less than 4 square meters with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, the flowing water is controlled very carefully and monitored by the pool height workers which decreases slowly making water can flow down when water evaporates due to very dry Andean air, water experiences supersaturation and salt deposition which creates various crystals on the surface of the walls and floors of the pool and besides being still used by local people to this day the salt mine relics of the Incas is an attraction for tourists to visit.

Kumzar: The Most Isolated Village in Oman's Deep North | Flanked by mountains and facing the open sea

Ceremasia       Comment   

Kumzar: The Most Isolated Village in Oman's Deep North | Flanked by mountains and facing the open sea

Kumzar: The Most Isolated Village in Oman's Deep North | Flanked by mountains and facing the open sea

Separated by a rocky desert 100 km from the main territory of Oman, a small village called kum Zar became such an isolated area that the people who lived and inhabited this village developed their own language and culture.

Kumzar Village located in the musandam of the northernmost province of the Sultanate of Oman is hidden in a narrow gap in the mountains and is located on the coastline with a position facing directly to the open sea The geographical character of Kumser Village is characterized by large rock formations that make vegetation almost unable to grow in this area uniquely even though it is located in a very remote location and can only be accessed by speed boat for one hour or for two and a half hours using a sailboat from Nearby Cities.

Kumzar village has about 3000 residents who are almost most of them have kinship ties, the average family living in this village has between 5 to 6 children which causes the birth rate in komser village to grow rapidly with a population of about 300 people per year For 500 years Kuser villagers have inhabited this area where most of the population lives in a semilumaden way in their autumn, winter and spring fishing and living in the village of Kumzar.

The kumzar people make a living by fishing which lives in the Gulf for 9 months of the year, but when summer arrives, when the temperature in the Gulf rises to reach 50 degrees Celsius, most of them leave the village of Kumzar to settle in a nearby port town, a place where they can harvest dates and have a second home in daily communication The kumzar people use the kumsari language which is a mixture of ancient Persian and Arabic conditions; The unique geography located between the thin mountain walls on three sides and the ocean on the other has shaped not only the language but also the way those people interpret the world around them.

The houses in this village are built very close together, the only gap between the crowded houses is the drainage canal, the houses are made of stone and have small courtyards and flat stone roofs, the whole village is surrounded by high mountains on all sides, except for the open part facing the sea which gives access to water and is where most daily activities at night There is not much to do in Komzar Village Because in this village there are only two restaurants, three shops and two mosques, but although very remote Geographically, kumser village can be said to be very Independent, they have schools, hospitals, and even desalination plants.

Awesome Grass Houses in Iceland | A place to survive Europe's harsh environment

Ceremasia       Comment   

Awesome Grass Houses in Iceland | A place to survive Europe's harsh environment

Awesome Grass Houses in Iceland | A place to survive Europe's harsh environment

Iceland is a Nordic country located in northwestern Europe and north of the Atlantic Ocean consisting of the island of Iceland and several small islands around it, this country is almost always in the top 5 in the list of happiest countries in the world, lined up with Denmark, Finland, and Norway.

As a country with the title of Happiest Iceland has also been named the safest country in the world which In fact, it has held the title 12 times, Iceland is located about 300 KM east of Greenland and 1000 km from Norway, this country is the 18th largest island in the world and as the second largest island in Europe after the United Kingdom with a population of 332,000 inhabitants Iceland is the country with the most sparsely populated in Europe.

Most Icelanders are Scandinavians, they use Icelandic with spelling and grammar that has remained almost unchanged for 1000 years, therefore Icelanders can read the ancient Saga which tells the story of the adventures of the Vikings without difficulty, which means Iceland is known to have many sliding hot springs that gush periodically releasing hot water and water vapor into the air.

In addition, this country is also one of the most barren countries in Europe, most of these plains are covered in active lava, steep cliffs and filled with large rocks scattered with layers of rock, making this country also has no fertile land, only one-fifth of this country which is mostly in the northwest region that can be planted with plants to this day, as a result of which wood is a rare community in this country with limited wood conditions, plus rocks basal that is difficult to cut.

Icelanders had difficulty obtaining building materials to build houses, but uniquely, in the midst of those difficult conditions, Icelandic settlers were able to adapt, they made buildings that became known as grass houses that were used as shelters since the time of the first nordic settlers, these cleverly designed houses helped humans survive in the most inhospitable environment in Europe, and interestingly the houses seemed very integrated with the Surrounding environment.

This residence was built with a wooden and stone frame foundation as a base, while the roof was covered with clumps and soil that was thick enough when the frame of the house was completed, then the soil and grass were compacted and stacked as much as possible on the wooden frame, at first the appearance of this grass house would be like a pile of soil because when it was just made there was only a little grass growing in the building, but after a few weeks the grass began to grow densely and Covering almost all parts of the house, only the small part of the door that is not covered by grass.

While the roofs and walls of houses are sometimes overgrown with very beautiful grass flowers, until the beginning of the 20th century, these grass houses became a very common sight in Iceland, but unfortunately urbanization projects have affected Iceland's demographics, the relocation of residents from the countryside and the shift to new building materials made many grass houses that are generally located in the countryside damaged by themselves due to neglect so that over time the building of grass houses became a sight which is increasingly rare in Iceland.

Cappadocia: Traces of Underground City Civilization and Byzantine-Era Christians

Ceremasia       Comment   

Cappadocia: Traces of Underground City Civilization and Byzantine-Era Christians

Cappadocia: Traces of Underground City Civilization and Byzantine-Era Christians

Cappadocia is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Turkey which is famous for its unique landscape that looks like the surface of the moon located in the central anatolia of Nafsehir province which stretches 5000 KM and is at an altitude of more than 1000 meters above sea level.

Most of the area consists of canyon valleys as well as unique rock formations formed by rain and wind that eroded the surface over thousands of years due to volcanic eruptions The thick ash that solidified in the region formed soft rocks and created a unique-looking view of fairy chimneys But more than just a breathtaking sight, Ruqyah said, it also contains stone houses and about 60 rock-hewn churches made since medieval times.

Uniquely, there are also underground cities in the city, some of which are connected by tunnels and even open to tourists, the underground city site was opened to tourists in 1969, historians say the inhabitants of the capadukia have lived in houses made by carving the hill directly since prehistoric times, strange houses are diapadukia and underground settlements were deliberately chosen by residents to protect themselves from Beast attack thousands of years ago.

Cappadocia: Traces of Underground City Civilization and Byzantine-Era Christians

The locals sculpted rocks resulting from volcanic activity, they carved rocks to make way for habitation, so they could stay warm in winter and stay cool in summer in early Christian times, these underground cities were used as hiding places by Christians who were then hunted by Byzantine or Byzantine troops.

One of the underground cities called derin Kuyu city is located 60 meters underground which can accommodate up to 20,000 people along with the food needed by the people Usually stay for several months in this city until the war situation is safer Nyi Lara Valley which has a length of about 16 Km It was first settled by Byzantine monks in the 7th century.

This valley is a witness to the story of Christian history which can be proven by the existence of about 60 ancient churches built in caves and scattered along the valley, currently Goremi Village is the only Dikapadukia settlement that is still inhabited by local residents which is also the main area for tourists besides being known for its beautiful scenery and a variety of amazing historical relics, said Ruqyah is also famous for hot air balloon tours for visitors can air up to a height of 40 meters across the horizon to your majesty while enjoying exotic natural scenery, the best wine in the world, there are even some wines produced by your majesty have won international awards and the beauty and uniqueness of the ruqyah ship managed to make it included as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1985.

They Never See Land - Life of the Floating Village People on Tonle Sap

Ceremasia       Comment   

They Never See Land - Life of the Floating Village People on Tonle Sap

They Never See Land - Life of the Floating Village People on Tonle Sap

Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia located in Cambodia This lake is a combination of rivers and lakes with flows that change twice a year and sizes that can grow and shrink according to the season from November to May.

Cambodia experiences a dry season where the water will flow into the Mekong River, but during the rainy season which lasts in June, the flow of water will reverse from the Mekong River to the tonesap, then make the river expand into a very large lake, uniquely Lake Tonlesap is not only an important point for biodiversity more than that.

This lake is also a very convenient land for those who live in floating villages, most of the people living in these floating villages are immigrants from Vietnam who have lived in Cambodia since three to four generations. Although many of them were born and raised in Cambodia, but not everyone has an official identity or birth certificate proving their citizenship, meanwhile, Cambodian law denies land ownership rights to those who are not citizens so these people found an excellent solution by living off the shore of the lake.

Their status as recognized non-citizens hinders the possibility of finding better jobs or accessing education so the only way to survive for them is by fishing in the waters of Tonle Sap Lake, they have inhabited Tonle Sap Lake for decades and made it as a home while adapting Water as part of their lives one of the quite popular villages in Tonle Sap is known as jongkeneas basically This village is not much different from ordinary villages, except that it is on the water, the houses in this village are made of bamboo anchored at the bottom of the lake.

They Never See Land - Life of the Floating Village People on Tonle Sap

Although it looks like a nomadic settlement, in fact in this village there have been established schools, hospitals, churches and monasteries, restaurants, grocery stores, boat workshops, police stations, etc., the only mode of transportation in tonlesap is boats, which almost everyone is very proficient at using And Almost everyone in the region is directly or indirectly related to fishing as a livelihood.

In addition to fresh catches, people in this village also dry fish and shrimp and sell in the market, there are many floating villages around Lake Tonlesap, but only a few of them can be easily visited, unfortunately tourism in some of the most popular floating villages is run by companies that commit fraud at the expense of visitors and villagers, even though the profits obtained from ticket sales are not profitable at all In addition, tourists claim to be forced to buy goods at very expensive prices to donate to village children where the village children themselves never receive them.

Huashan: Sacred Mountain Nicknamed the Trail of Death | The most extreme hiking trails

Ceremasia       Comment   

Huashan: Sacred Mountain Nicknamed the Trail of Death | The most extreme hiking trails

Huashan: Sacred Mountain Nicknamed the Trail of Death | The most extreme hiking trails

Huashan is one of the five great mountains considered sacred by the Chinese people and has earned the nickname as the ladder to heaven The mountain is located near the city of Huayin, the province of Sanctions has an altitude of about 2154 meters above sea level and is considered one of the deadliest mountains in the world.

Huasan Mountain has 5 peaks that form a flower fortune When viewed from different angles, the 5 peaks have their own names, namely East Peak which is dubbed as the peak of the sun, Middle Peak called Jack Maiden, West peak called Lotus Peak, North Peak which is nicknamed Cloud Terrace, and South Peak which is the highest and most dangerous part of the mountain.

As one of the large mountains and considered sacred, huasan presents a very beautiful and amazing natural scenery But more than that, Mount Hasan also keeps an ancient history that is very thick with culture and religion, this mountain has an ancient Taoist temple and various temples and other religious attributes located on the slopes and peaks, making many people willing to climb to reach the temple, it is estimated that the Tau temple is on the top of the mountain Huasan is a sacred place since the 2nd century BC.

At that time, this place was a religious center, as well as a center for traditional martial arts training, many Emperors came to this holy place to pray and offer sacrifices to the mountain god, Insight, it is said that Laozu, the founder of Taoism, once lived and read sermons at this sacred temple, and Since then pilgrims and monks gradually began to populate the mountainous environment, also known as a climbing spot with trails that circle the mountain. Below it is a fairly deep abyss in ancient times.

Huashan: Sacred Mountain Nicknamed the Trail of Death | The most extreme hiking trails

Mount Huasan is called the most dangerous and steep mountain in all of China, the most famous part of the road is called the edge of the green dragon on the side of which there are two large ravines to reach the top of the mountain which is dubbed as the ladder to heaven or the trail of death, the climbers must cross small wooden boards that are only made on each side, the existence of steep stairs that climbers pass at the beginning of the climb is considered the easiest part During the journey of the monks and Pilgrims make walkways, stairs and planks to make it easier for climbers to get to the sacred temple, the path was later strengthened after becoming popular with climbers.

The transverse board is used in two directions so that climbers must cross paths with other climbers who will descend or climb when climbing visitors only rely on their hands and focus to stay safe This trail is one of the most dangerous roads in the world because of its narrow size and steep location and although there is no official data on the number of casualties from this mountain but the hiking trail on Mount Huasan is estimated to have claimed 100 Fatalities annually.

Huacachina: A Hidden Village in the Middle of a Stunning Desert

Ceremasia       Comment   

Huacachina: A Hidden Village in the Middle of a Stunning Desert

Huacachina: A Hidden Village in the Middle of a Stunning Desert

When hearing the word desert, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is a number of areas in Africa, Mongolia and the Middle East region, even though South America is also an area with many deserts, one of which is in Peru where 10% of the country is a desert area.

Desert is an area with very minimal rainfall of less than 250 mm each year due to very minimal rainfall, desert areas receive very little possibility of supporting human life.

However, contrary to all these facts, a unique village located in the middle of the desert called huakachina actually shows the opposite fact, even though it is hidden in the middle of the arid desert, this small village shows a very fascinating life, huakachina is a village located in South Peru with a distance of about 5 km from the city of Ika, Ika province, South America which was established in the 1960s.

This village is built around a small natural desert lake commonly referred to as Oasis Oasis found in Huakachina village is also the only natural oasis in the American era which according to local beliefs mud and water in the oasis can be used for therapy That is why many locals or tourists often bathe by covering themselves with mud in an attempt to cure diseases such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma and bronchitis.

Huacachina: A Hidden Village in the Middle of a Stunning Desert

According to legend, the name huakachina means a little boy who shouted, this name was taken because it is said that there was a prince who turned into a male merman after swimming in the Oasis and was chased by young women because of his good looks, But outside of this legend there are several other versions that are also believed by local people, the village which has a permanent population of about 100 people is able to accommodate tens of thousands of tourists who come every year, even Wakacina Village was also chosen as Favorite place by 5 citizens to relax from the hustle and bustle of the big city on weekends.

In addition to its uniqueness, the attraction of this village is the sport of Saint boarding with Saint boarding, visitors can enjoy the thrill of the desert while sliding using a board from the top of the dunes, unfortunately even though it looks beautiful, the future of Huakachina Lake is in a threatened condition, water levels that consistently continue to decrease, making people try to increase their water by draining water from other sources. This effort certainly costs a lot of money, so that maintaining the beauty of this Oasis is definitely an effort that is not easy for the surrounding community.

Gasadalur Village: A Hidden Paradise "at the End of the Earth" | Faroe Island

Ceremasia       Comment   

Gasadalur Village: A Hidden Paradise "at the End of the Earth" | Faroe Island

Gasadalur Village: A Hidden Paradise "at the End of the Earth" | Faroe Island

The Fero archipelago is a paradise for nature lovers and photography, the archipelago consists of 18 new islands and volcanic islands lying in the North Atlantic Ocean located 320 KM north northwest of Scotland, about 580 km from Norway and about 430 km from Iceland, the region is one of the three constituent countries that make up the Kingdom of Denmark.

the islands have a total area of about 1400 square KM with a population in June 2022 of around 54,000 people, the geographical location of the Fero islands makes the weather in this region can change in an instant, the sun can shine, but a moment later it blows, strong winds then cloudy then drizzle, even snowfall, the Vero islands are dotted with mountains whose peaks are covered with snow, vast pastures where sheep graze, beautiful waterfalls, and countryside with Colorful people's houses.

The islands are also inhabited by flocks of pavins, pelagic seabirds that have black and white feather patterns that usually nest on cliff tops, one of the most interesting places in the Fero Islands is Gasadalur a village that can be categorized as one of the most remote villages in the world, surrounded by mountains, located right on the edge of a high cliff with a position facing directly towards the Atlantic Ocean, making a small village located in the west of the island fence.

Gasadalur Village: A Hidden Paradise "at the End of the Earth" | Faroe Island

The Danish Fero Islands did not have a connecting route with other villages before 2004, there are only two ways to get to Gasadalur Village other than by helicopter, namely by climbing the mountains surrounding the settlement towering more than 400 meters high, then traveling far enough to the village, another option for those brave enough is to climb the cliff face through any boat that dares to approach the filled water area With steep rocks due to its isolated conditions, the population of Gasadalur has dropped dramatically even though there are a number of very good fields, in 2002 there were only 16 people living in this village, then in 2012 Gasadalur only had 18 populations, and in 2020 that number decreased to 11 populations, but luckily in 2004 a tunnel through the mountain along 4.9 KM was successfully built to make it easier for residents to travel to Other villages.

The village of Gasadalur which seems to be tucked between green fields and towering mountains on all sides has many amazing scenery, there are so many sheep inhabiting this region that the Fero Islands have been widely known as the Island of sheep in the local dialect, but among all the stunning scenery there is one main attraction, namely the spectacular waterfall named mula fossur which flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean.

Villagers Must Take This Death Ladder to Get to Their Village - Atuleer Village

Ceremasia       Comment   

Villagers Must Take This Death Ladder to Get to Their Village - Atuleer Village

Villagers Must Take This Death Ladder to Get to Their Village - Atuleer Village

It takes about 2 to 4 hours each way to conquer this 800-meter-high cliff which has become a daily routine for residents living in Atuleer village, Sian province, while for school-age children, they must do the activity of climbing the death ladder every week Because the journey is very difficult, they have to stay in the school dormitory and then go back to their respective homes every weekend, even some of them just go home every year. two weeks.

Nevertheless, they still have to travel quite a long journey of two to four hours for the villagers of Atuleer who live on the top of the hill up and down the extreme stairs is a common thing Atuleer village has been 200 years old so that the ability to go up and down the stairs has been well mastered from generation to generation in the midst of the extreme road they have to take, sometimes villagers have to go up and down the sky stairs while carrying agricultural produce to be sold in the nearest market which is quite far away.

Similarly, when returning home They spend between two and four hours climbing the steep staircase Walkway before getting to his home, villagers say that their ancestors chose the remote location in an attempt to avoid war or tribal conflict, and for them the remote village that had to be conquered with great guts was a precious heritage that had to be well guarded because it never occurred to them to inhabit other places, generally residents The village supports themselves by raising livestock as well as growing crops such as maize or potatoes but unfortunately they cannot get most of their produce under the cliff which thus they cannot make much money selling it.

Villagers Must Take This Death Ladder to Get to Their Village - Atuleer Village

In 2016, several dramatic photos emerged that recorded school children descending a steep cliff through rattan stairs that looked fragile and unstable, the stairs were attached to the cliff wall that was almost perpendicular and terrible, the photo then went viral so that the lives of villagers or the remote neck at the top of the hill began to be exposed to the outside world, especially because the stairs looked terrible as the only road used daily.

After being famous and starting to be widely reported in recent years, the local government then replaced simple stairs made by residents with steel stairs equipped with handrails so as to shorten their travel time because the stairs look dramatic and become the hallmark of the village. Sinhua news agency said that in recent years the village or neck has become a tourist attraction, even now as many as 84 families in the village or learn have been willing to They left their sacred steps 75 KM away to settle in an apartment block adjacent to the city center Zauju Regency The beauty of most of the residents is part of a government program to eradicate poverty However, not all residents of Atuleer village are willing to be relocated because about 30 families plan to remain on the hilltop in order to preserve the heritage of their ancestors.

Aogashima: The World's Most Isolated City in the Middle of an Active Volcano

Ceremasia       Comment   

ceremasia.com

Aogashima: The World's Most Isolated City in the Middle of an Active Volcano

Like Indonesia, Japan is one of the countries in the Pacific ring of fire so that many active volcanoes can be found in this Sakura country, there is even one island in Japan where residents live side by side with Mount Merapi, the island is called Augashima which can be categorized as one of the most extreme islands to live on.

Augashima is a volcanic island located in the south of Japan which is about 358 km south of Tokyo and is part of the Izu Islands is the southernmost and most isolated inhabited island that is politically and administratively part of Japan but Geographically this region is not part of the Japanese Archipelago, the islands border the northeastern Philippine Sea and are located just north of the Bonin Islands ruled by Japan.

Aogashima Island has an interesting topography The island is surrounded by cliffs that make its shape similar to a large bowl When viewed from above, the shape of Aogashima Island is similar to a large bowl surrounded by high and steep cliffs Auggashima Island is formed by four calderas or large holes like cauldrons that overlap each other which means there is a caldera within the caldera This unique topography has its own origin, namely in 1785 Mountain It experienced a violent eruption which then formed a caldera on this island as a result of the eruption Aogashima Island was not inhabited for 50 years with Mount Merapi, but it is Mount Merapi itself Although it is very isolated with a length of 3.5 KM and a width of 2.5 KM.

 Aogashima: The World's Most Isolated City in the Middle of an Active Volcano

The island is home to about 206 brave people, the last eruption in 1785 that killed 140 people or half the population At that time, it did not make them afraid to make this Island their home, Augashima may have calmed down since its last eruption Nevertheless, it is an active mountain and it is only a matter of time until it once again shows off its dangerous eruption, but fortunately the volcanology has progressed so they can give a warning Early about the next eruption that makes people living in Augashima do not have to worry about a volcanic eruption.

The history of human settlement in Augoshima is not known with certainty Most of the people in Ogashima are Japanese The island is mentioned in the Edo period records kept on Haji jojima which recorded Volcanic activity in 1652 and from 1670 to 1680 today Aogashima Island has only one shop, one Post office, 2 bars, one elementary school and one high school, and for accommodation on the island there are some small and simple inns While most of Aogashima's population lives on the crater wall, most of them live from farming, although some of them live by being government employees.

Real-World Underground Cities | Former Opal Quarry Converted into a City (Coober Pedy)

Ceremasia       Comment   

Real-World Underground Cities | Former Opal Quarry Converted into a City (Coober Pedy)

Real-World Underground Cities | Former Opal Quarry Converted into a City (Coober Pedy)

Australia is the continent with the oldest layer of soil, desert or land that is rather arid and commonly known as the outback is the largest part of this continent, while Coober Pedy is one of the cities in Australia where residents live, shop and worship, uniquely, all activities of people living in this city are carried out underground because it can be said that Coober Pedy is an underground city.

Initially, Coober Pedy was the largest opal mining operation in the world which began in 1916 where 70% of opal in the world came from this region, the mining activity then developed into an underground community until then formed a cemetery town located in the northern part of South Australia, precisely approximately 1000 miles from Canberra, the capital of the country.

The reason for local residents to make houses underground is to avoid the scorching heat when entering summer, the temperature in this region can reach 48 degrees Celsius, therefore about 80% of local residents choose to build houses underground, whereas basically the Coober Pedy area is a difficult place to live because the area has arid soil, hot temperatures, many flies and full of holes former opal mines where until now All over the city there are still many signs warning about the dangers of potholes even today there are still many traces of mining equipment and abandoned vehicles throughout the city.

Real-World Underground Cities | Former Opal Quarry Converted into a City (Coober Pedy)

Actually, not all parts of the city are underground, because almost the other half of the city remains on land, it's just that the majority of the rest of the population decided to live underground in vast caves and tunnels they called dugots, and although it has become home to about 2,500 residents, this city looks like a scary place because being in this city seems to be in another world like a city in general.

This underground city is also equipped with public facilities such as libraries, places of worship, hotels, restaurants and sports venues In addition, Coober Pedy is also equipped with internet access, clean water and electricity, the only difference between other normal houses and those in Coober Pedy is that these houses do not have direct access to sunlight Nevertheless, all rooms are ventilated to keep the temperature regular, because of this uniqueness, Coober Pedyh often Coober Pedy is also one of the popular tourist destinations for tourists, there are housekeepers who provide guided tours every day, foreigners who visit houses in this city must pay an entrance fee, guests can also attend church services where the church is located 55 feet below the surface of the earth.

Amedi: The Hill City Where Muslims, Christians and Jews Coexist in Peace

Ceremasia       Comment   

Amedi: The Hill City Where Muslims, Christians and Jews Coexist in Peace

Amedi or also called amedia is a historical city that dates back to at least 3000 years BC This city is located in the province of Dhuhak, Kurdistan region, Northern Iraq, with a distance of almost 15 km from the Turkish border, the city of Amedia is located 1400 meters above sea level and is built on the valley of the river, the church of the city is surrounded by steep cliffs on all sides that offer incredible views of the surrounding landscape, which is also one of the locations Most beautiful in Kurdistan region.

Throughout the summer, amedia attracts many visitors from different regions, many people from Baghdad, Basra, and other cities come to amedia, partly because they are attracted by its history, but others because they are attracted by the city's stunning natural beauty, they can breathe fresh air, relax and picnic beside the waterfall For centuries, Amedia has been home to Christians and Muslims who coexist peacefully.

Even before the state of Israel was established, amedia was also home to a sizeable Jewish population, But after the creation of Israel in 1948, almost all of Amelia's Jews left this small town. Nevertheless, traces of Jewish civilization can still be clearly seen, he media to this day with a length of about 1000 meters and a width of 550 meters, today the city of Amedia is inhabited by about 9000 inhabitants for thousands of years, this plateau has become home to rulers, priests, and even countless Messiahs.

Madrasah buildings, gate towers, defenses, mosques, synagogues and churches become a symbol that shows the close relationship of the 3 major religions in this city, the pattern of roads and crossroads of the city also comes from ancient times which reflects a community that is very integrated with the elements of Islamic, Christian and Jewish architecture that are tightly packed The harmony of Jewish life, Christianity and Islam in Amedia is centered at one point, the three religions are united by the tradition of pilgrimage or reverence to the treasures of an unknown ancient Jewish religious figure variously described as the son of David, grandson of Joseph, or simply a little-known prophet buried in America. The pilgrimage site is highly sanctified and visited by adherents of the three religions in Amedia and cements the relationship between the three religions to this day.