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Many religions have traditions centered on sacred mountains, which either are or were considered holy (such as Mount Olympus in Greek mythology) or are related to famous events (like Mount Sinai in Judaism and descendant religions or Mount Kailash, Mount Meru in Hinduism). In some cases, the sacred mountain is purely mythical, like the Hara Berezaiti in Zoroastrianism.

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countries: Greece
coordinates: lat: 40.083333333333336
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countries: Egypt
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lon: 33.9752
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countries: People's Republic of China
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In some cases, the sacred mountain is purely mythical, like the Hara Berezaiti in Zoroastrianism. Mount Kailash is believed to be the abode of the deities Shiva and Parvati, and is considered sacred in four religions: Hinduism, Bon, Buddhism, and Jainism.

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countries: People's Republic of China
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An interconnected web between history, landscape, and culture was thus formed. Sacred mountains can also provide an important piece of a culture's identity. Bruno Messerli and Jack Ives write, &quot;The Armenian people regard Mount Ararat, a volcano in eastern Turkey believed to be the site of Noah's Ark in the Bible, to be a symbol of their natural and cultural identity&quot;. Pilgrimages.

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Pilgrimages. As of 2022 Kailash had never been climbed, largely because the idea of climbing the mountain is seen as a major sacrilege. Instead, the worshipful embark on a pilgrimage known as the kora. The kora consists of a 32-mile path that circles the mountain, which typically takes five days with little food and water.

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One circuit is believed to erase a lifetime of sin, while 108 circuits is believed to ensure enlightenment. The Islamic prophet Muhammed is said to have received his first revelation on Mount Noor. The mountains' roles as places of revelation and transformation often serve to attract tourists as much as they do religious pilgrims.

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Americas. Native American people hold numerous mountains as sacred, including the Black Hills in South Dakota, Devils Tower, and Mount Shasta. Pueblo Peak in Taos, New Mexico is also regarded as sacred and is an example of Native Americans regaining their land by utilizing the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Navajo.

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countries: United States
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The mountains each represent a borderline of the original Navajo tribal land. The mountain ranges include Mount Taylor, the San Francisco Peaks, Blanca Peak, and Hesperus Peak located in the La Plata Mountains. Each mountain/peak is representative of a color, direction, and correlates with a cultural light phenomenon dealing with the cosmic scheme of the rising and of the setting sun.

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Buddhism. Chinese Buddhism recognizes four sacred mountains, which are each associated with a specific bodhisattva. They consist of Mount Putuo, Mount Wutai, Mount Jiuhua and Mount Emei.

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It is home to more than 30 temples, the most prominent of which are Fayu Temple, Puji Temple and Huiji Temple. Mount Wutai is associated with the bodhisattva Manjusri, who is believed to frequently appear on the mountain, taking the form of ordinary pilgrims, monks, or most often unusual five-colored clouds.

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In contemporary times, the temple is home to over 93 temples, with more than 10,000 Buddha statues. Mount Emei is associated with the bodhisattva Samantabhadra and is the location of the first Buddhist temple built in China in the 1st century CE. It is home to over 76 Buddhist monasteries, most of which were constructed during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Taoism.

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Since the early periods in Chinese history, they have been the ritual sites of imperial worship and sacrifice by various emperors. Mount Tai, which is regarded as the foremost of the five mountains, is believed to be the abode of the Great Deity of Mount Tai (Chinese: 东岳大帝; pinyin: &quot;Dōngyuè Dàdì&quot;) and is associated with the east, sunrise, birth, and renewal.

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This site is now home to over 22 temples, 97 ruins, 819 stone tablets, and 1,018 cliff-side and stone inscriptions. The other four sacred mountains are: Mount Hua in Shaanxi (associated with the west), Mount Heng in Hunan (associated with the South), Mount Heng in Shanxi (associated with the north), and Mount Song in Henan (associated with the centre).

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The other four sacred mountains are: Mount Hua in Shaanxi (associated with the west), Mount Heng in Hunan (associated with the South), Mount Heng in Shanxi (associated with the north), and Mount Song in Henan (associated with the centre). Another famous grouping of sacred Taoist mountains consist of: Mount Longhu, Mount Qiyun, Mount Qingcheng and the Wudang Mountains.

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Approximately a million pilgrims visit Mount Kōya a year; these pilgrims have included both royals and commoners who wish to pay their respects to Kobo Dashi. Mount Fuji is another sacred mountain in Japan. Several Shinto temples flank its base, which all pay homage to the mountain. A common belief is that Mount Fuji is the incarnation of the earth spirit itself.

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Most sacred among those are Mount Kailash (in Tibet), Nanda Devi, Pamir Mountains as Mount Meru, Mount Mandara, Kanchenjunga, Gangotri Mountain, Yamunotri Mountain, Sarasvotri mountain (origin of Sarasvati River), Dhosi Hill, Tirumala Hills and Simhachalam Hill in Andhra Pradesh, Sabarimala, Arunachala, Garbhagiri mountain, Sapthagiri, Palani, Swamimalai, Tiruttani, Mount Abu, Govardhan Hill, Girnar, Shatrunjaya in Palitana, Osam Jain Hill Patanvav, Taranga Jain temple Hills, Ambaji (Gabbar Hill), Chamundi Hills, Trikuta, Trikut Hill (Trikut Parvat), Mansa Devi Hill Haridwar, Pavagadh Hill, Tosham Hills, Adi Badri in Haryana, etc.

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Middle East. According to the Torah, and consequently the Old Testament of the Bible, Mount Sinai is the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments directly from God. The tablets form the covenant, which is a central cornerstone of Jewish faith. Saint Catherine's Monastery is located at the foot of Sinai.

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The monastery was visited by Muhammed, who blessed it and promised &quot;that it would be cherished by Muslims for all time&quot;. Tibet. Tibet's Mount Kailash is a sacred place to five religions: Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Bon Po (a native Tibetan religion prior to Buddhism), and Sikhism. According to Hinduism, Mount Kailash is the home of the deity Shiva.

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Folklore suggests the mountain rose up from the ground piercing the heavens, giving it the moniker &quot;the navel of the universe&quot;. Vietnam. In Vietnam, the Ba Vì mountain range is called &quot;the lord of mountains&quot; (núi chúa) in the Vietnamese spirit though it is not the highest mountain range in Vietnam.

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In addition, there is the Bảy Núi mountain range - a sacred mountain range in Southern Vietnam, considered the place where Maitreya Buddha opened the &quot;Hội Long Hoa&quot;, the final judgment, ending the &quot;hạ ngươn&quot; period (the end of the Dharma) and opened a &quot;thượng ngươn&quot; new life of happiness and peace.

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An indicator sign is that by that time, from the treasure mountain (Bửu Sơn) will emit a wonderful fragrance (Kỳ Hương). Greece. Mount Olympus is the highest mountain peak in Greece. It was once regarded as the &quot;home of the Greek Gods/The Twelve Olympians of the Hellenistic World&quot;.

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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain peak in Greece. It was once regarded as the &quot;home of the Greek Gods/The Twelve Olympians of the Hellenistic World&quot;. It was also considered the site of the War of the Titans (Titanomachy) where Zeus and his siblings defeated the Titans. Mount Othrys is a mountain in Central Greece, which is believed to be the home of the Titans during that war.

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Mount Othrys is a mountain in Central Greece, which is believed to be the home of the Titans during that war. Mount Ida, also known as Mountain of the Goddess, refers to two specific mountains: one in the Greek island of Crete and the other in Turkey (formerly known as Asia Minor).

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The mythic Trojan War is said to have taken place at Mount Ida and that the Gods gathered upon the mountaintop to observe the epic fight. Mount Ida in Turkey is also represented in many of the stories of Greek author Homer such as &quot;Iliad&quot; and &quot;Odyssey&quot;.Mount Athos, located in Greece, is also referred to as the Holy Mountain.

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Albania. The cult of the mountain and mountain tops is widespread among Albanians. Pilgrimages to sacred mountains take place regularly during the year. This ancient practice is still preserved today, notably in Tomorr, Pashtrik, Lybeten, Gjallicë, Rumia, Koritnik, Shkëlzen, Mount Krujë, Shelbuem, Këndrevicë, Maja e Hekurave, Shëndelli and many others.

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Kosovo
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Kosovo
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Every mountain is said to have its own nymph (&quot;Zana e malit&quot;), who get their specific name according to the top of the mountain where the nymphs stay. For instance Mount Pashtrik is the dwelling of &quot;Zana e Pashtrikut&quot;. Conservation. Sacred mountains often have restricted access.

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Kosovo
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Conservation. Sacred mountains often have restricted access. Climbing has been banned from Mount Kailash, the source of four major rivers in India, which are also protected from pollution. A large forest has been preserved due to its proximity to Mount Kōya-san. In the Sacramento Valley in the United States, Shasta Mountain was first revered by the Native American tribe, the Wintu.

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Pointe de la Terrasse. The Pointe de la Terrasse (2,881 m) is a mountain in the Beaufortain Massif in Savoie, France.

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Geography. The valley stretches along the Hunza River and shares borders with Ishkoman to the northwest, Shigar to the southeast, Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor to the north, and China's Xinjiang region to the northeast. The valley floor sits at an elevation of 2,438 meters (7,999 feet).

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On 4 January 2010, a landslide blocked the river and created Attabad Lake (also called Shishket Lake), resulting in 20 deaths and 8 injuries and effectively blocked about of the Karakoram Highway. The new lake extends and rose to a depth of when it was formed as the Hunza River backed up. The landslide completely covered sections of the Karakoram Highway. 2018 rescue mission.

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Britain's High Commissioner Thomas Drew in Pakistan termed the mission &quot;remarkable and dangerous&quot;. Tourism. The Hunza Valley is home to several high peaks that rise above 7,000 m in its the surroundings. These include Rakaposhi, Distaghil Sar, Batura, Batura II, Batura III, Muchu Chhish, Kunyang Chhish, Shispare, Passu Sar, Kanjut Sar, Yukshin Gardan Sar, Pumari Chhish, and Momhil Sar.

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Hunza also houses several lakes in its vicinity including Attabad Lake, Borith Lake, Shimshal Lakes, Hassanabad Lake. It is also home to the 57 km long Batura Glacier, the fifth-longest glacier in the world outside the polar region, is surrounded by Shispare, Batura, and Kumpirdior peaks.

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Hunza also houses several lakes in its vicinity including Attabad Lake, Borith Lake, Shimshal Lakes, Hassanabad Lake. It is also home to the 57 km long Batura Glacier, the fifth-longest glacier in the world outside the polar region, is surrounded by Shispare, Batura, and Kumpirdior peaks.

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The valley provides views of several mountains, including Ultar Sar 7,388 m (24,239 ft), Bojahagur Duanasir II 7,329 m (24,045 ft), Ghenta Peak 7,090 m (15,631 ft), Hunza Peak 6,270 m (20,571 ft), Darmyani Peak 6,090 m (19,980 ft), and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak) 6,000 m (19,685 ft).

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Hunza Valley. The Hunza Valley (;) is a mountainous valley located in the northern region of the Gilgit-Baltistan administered by Pakistan. Geography. The valley stretches along the Hunza River and shares borders with Ishkoman to the northwest, Shigar to the southeast, Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor to the north, and China's Xinjiang region to the northeast.

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The valley floor sits at an elevation of 2,438 meters (7,999 feet). Geographically, the Hunza Valley is divided into three parts: Upper Hunza (Gojal), Central Hunza, and Lower Hunza (Shinaki). History. Buddhism and, to a lesser extent, Bön were the primary religions in the area. The region holds several surviving Buddhist archaeological sites, such as the Sacred Rock of Hunza.

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The region holds several surviving Buddhist archaeological sites, such as the Sacred Rock of Hunza. Hunza Valley was central in the network of trading routes connecting Central Asia to the subcontinent. It also provided protection to Buddhist missionaries and monks visiting the subcontinent, and the region played a significant role in the transmission of Buddhism throughout Asia.

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In 1891 Hunza was captured by the British Empire, and the ruler of Hunza, Mir Safdar Ali Khan, fled to Kashgar, China, and the British army installed his brother Mir Nazim Khan (1892-1938) as a puppet ruler of Hunza Valley, but all orders were passed by British officers who were appointed in the capital Gilgit.&quot;
2010 landslide.

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The Khunjerab Pass, standing at a height of 4,693 meters (over 15,000 feet above sea level), is the highest paved international border crossing in the world. Strategically located on Pakistan's northern border and China's southwest border, it connects the two countries via Gilgit-Baltistan, making it a significant landmark of the Hunza Valley.

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Demographics. The local languages spoken include Burushaski, Wakhi and Shina. The literacy rate of the Hunza valley is more than 95%. The establishment of community schools that provide high quality education, and the influence of the Aga Khan Mirs, contributing towards building universities for higher education have directed towards the high literacy rate in Hunza Valley, especially for girls.

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History. Buddhism and, to a lesser extent, Bön were the primary religions in the area. The region holds several surviving Buddhist archaeological sites, such as the Sacred Rock of Hunza. Hunza Valley was central in the network of trading routes connecting Central Asia to the subcontinent.

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With most locals converting to Islam, they had been mainly left ignored, destroyed, or forgotten, but are now being restored. Hunza was formerly a princely state bordering Xinjiang (autonomous region of China) to the northeast and Pamir to the northwest, which survived until 1974, when it was finally dissolved by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

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The state capital was the town of Baltit (also known as Karimabad); another old settlement is Ganish Village which means 'Baba Ganesh village' (a Hindu name, Ganesh being name of a hindu deity). Hunza was an independent principality for more than 900 years and then in the early 1800s, Hunza played a vital role in the British &quot;Great Game&quot;.

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On 4 January 2010, a landslide blocked the river and created Attabad Lake (also called Shishket Lake), resulting in 20 deaths and 8 injuries and effectively blocked about of the Karakoram Highway. The new lake extends and rose to a depth of when it was formed as the Hunza River backed up. The landslide completely covered sections of the Karakoram Highway. 2018 rescue mission.

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The landslide completely covered sections of the Karakoram Highway. 2018 rescue mission. On 1 July 2018, Pakistan Army pilots rescued 3 foreign mountaineers stuck in a snow avalanche above the height of on Ultar Sar Peak near Hunza. The weather conditions had made it difficult for the Army helicopter to go forth with a rescue operation on the high Ultar Sar. Nonetheless, they completed it.

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Hunza Valley has a diverse religious history with it being home to several historic religious sites like the ancient watchtowers in Ganish village, Baltit Fort on top of karimabad which was built by the Mirs about 800 years ago, which is a historic landmark for hunza and Altit Fort (at the bottom of the valley).

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People of the region have recounted their historical traditions down the generations. The Hunza Valley is also home to some Wakhi, who migrated there from northeastern Afghanistan beginning in the nineteenth century onwards. The majority of residents in Hunza belong to the Ismaili Shia sect. They believe that Aga Khan V is their religious figurehead and transcendent.

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They believe that Aga Khan V is their religious figurehead and transcendent. He is also believed to be the biggest promotor and contributor towards the literacy success and overall well-being of the people of Hunza and the valley itself. The longevity of Hunza people has been noted by some, but others refute this as a longevity myth promoted by the lack of birth records.

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They believe that Aga Khan V is their religious figurehead and transcendent. He is also believed to be the biggest promotor and contributor towards the literacy success and overall well-being of the people of Hunza and the valley itself. The longevity of Hunza people has been noted by some, but others refute this as a longevity myth promoted by the lack of birth records.

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Claims of health and long life were almost always based solely on the statements by the local &quot;mir&quot; (king). An author who had significant and sustained contact with Burusho people, John Clark, reported that they were overall unhealthy. However, whether or not their putative longevity is true, it is undoubtable that the Hunza people lead a healthy lifestyle along with a healthy diet.

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The landslide completely covered sections of the Karakoram Highway. 2018 rescue mission. On 1 July 2018, Pakistan Army pilots rescued 3 foreign mountaineers stuck in a snow avalanche above the height of on Ultar Sar Peak near Hunza. The weather conditions had made it difficult for the Army helicopter to go forth with a rescue operation on the high Ultar Sar. Nonetheless, they completed it.

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Geography. The Transbaikal oblast was located in Eastern Siberia, to the south and east of Lake Baikal. Internally it bordered the Irkutsk Governorate to the west and north— separated mostly by Lake Baikal— to the northeast by Yakutsk Oblast and to the east by the Amur Oblast. To the south it bordered the Qing dynasty and later Mongolia and the Republic of China. History.

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The cover for the album has two different photos: the CD cover photo was shot at dusk, depicting Irena Sedlecká's Mercury sculpture located at Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland, on the front, with May, Taylor and Deacon gazing at the Alps on the rear cover; meanwhile, the LP cover photo was shot in the same spot at dawn, depicting the same statue on the front but with May, Taylor and Deacon gazing at the sunrise on the rear cover.

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Along with other members of the survey, he left Kanab, Utah, on May 30, 1872, to identify a passage to the mouth of the Dirty Devil River, where the Second Expedition crew had stored a boat. Their route led them along the Paria River, at the southern end of the Aquarius Plateau, over Boulder Mountain, through the Waterpocket Fold, and across the Henry Mountains.

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Naming of geographic locations. Thompson is credited with naming many geographic locations during his work with John Wesley Powell and the USGS. He named the Waterpocket Fold in what is now Capitol Reef National Park, the Aquarius Plateau, the Markagunt Plateau, Mount Ellen, Boulder Mountain, Canaan Mountain, the Escalante River, and the town of Escalante in Garfield County, Utah.

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Yugan County. Yugan County () is a county in the north of Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China, containing part of the southern end of Poyang Lake. It is the westernmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Shangrao. Administrative divisions. At present, Yugan County has 8 towns and 12 townships. Demographics. The population of the district was in 1999. Issues.

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Graham took his stepfather (Evan Harris)'s last name when his mother, a cocktail waitress, was married to the man. Five years before the events of the book, Graham fell on Mount Everest, and his injuries included sixteen broken bones and internal injuries: up to current times, he has made three more attempts to climb Everest and has failed each time.

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Kardaras. Kardaras () is a mountain village in the municipal unit of Levidi, Arcadia, Greece. It is situated in the eastern foothills of the Mainalo mountains, at 1,030 m elevation and is considered a traditional settlement.It is 5 km northwest of Kapsas, 6 km south of Levidi, 6 km east of Alonistaina and 15 km northwest of Tripoli.

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Lake Lama. Lake Lama () is a large freshwater lake (of tectonic origin) in Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central part of Russia. Geography. Lake Lama is located in the Putorana Plateau area at, 140 km east off the city of Norilsk, and has an area of 318 km² (other sources state 460 km²).

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Lake Lama. Lake Lama () is a large freshwater lake (of tectonic origin) in Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central part of Russia. Geography. Lake Lama is located in the Putorana Plateau area at, 140 km east off the city of Norilsk, and has an area of 318 km² (other sources state 460 km²).

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Geography. Lake Lama is located in the Putorana Plateau area at, 140 km east off the city of Norilsk, and has an area of 318 km² (other sources state 460 km²). It is 80 km long and up to 8 km wide (other sources state length of 100 km and width of 20 km) with a depth ranging from 300 to 600 m. Lake Lama is connected with (&quot;Lake Shallow&quot;) by the.

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It is 80 km long and up to 8 km wide (other sources state length of 100 km and width of 20 km) with a depth ranging from 300 to 600 m. Lake Lama is connected with (&quot;Lake Shallow&quot;) by the. The lake was surveyed and described for the first time by Russian scientist Nikolay Urvantsev and his colleague Bazanov during an expedition in 1921. Origin of the name.

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Origin of the name. The hydronym &quot;Lama&quot; comes from Tungusic word &quot;laamu&quot; where it mean &quot;sea&quot;, &quot;ocean&quot;, &quot;big water&quot;. There was no lake named &quot;Lama&quot; on the map of Russian Asia published in 1911 by the of the Russian Empire. The lake was pictured very approximately and was named &quot;Davydovo&quot;.

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Origin of the name. The hydronym &quot;Lama&quot; comes from Tungusic word &quot;laamu&quot; where it mean &quot;sea&quot;, &quot;ocean&quot;, &quot;big water&quot;. There was no lake named &quot;Lama&quot; on the map of Russian Asia published in 1911 by the of the Russian Empire. The lake was pictured very approximately and was named &quot;Davydovo&quot;.

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Doncaster Hill. Doncaster Hill is one of the highest points in the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the suburb of Doncaster, it is 120 metres above sea level and has uninterrupted views of the city, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges, the You Yang Ranges and Dandenong Ranges.

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Doncaster Hill. Doncaster Hill is one of the highest points in the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the suburb of Doncaster, it is 120 metres above sea level and has uninterrupted views of the city, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges, the You Yang Ranges and Dandenong Ranges.

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As a result, the housing available is generally marketed to higher income earners and are of low practical quality. Government planning strategies. The &quot;Doncaster Hill Precinct&quot; strategy is a 20-year, A$2 billion proposal created by the City of Manningham for the area. The precinct identified by the strategy is located from Melbourne's central business district.

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Previous developments in the area include the Westfield Doncaster shopping centre, built in 1970 on a site previously occupied by a grocer shop as well as a few medium-density residential buildings. A few projects have already begun on Doncaster Hill, which has so far been limited to residential towers and flats that are built to take advantage of the views.

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The Hill Strategy does not comply with the ideals of the State Planning Department because of its inability to provide walking and bicycling paths. Some investors want to undertake developments like that of Council House 2 in Melbourne's CBD and argue that the Manningham City council's proposal for the Doncaster Hill precinct is dated and should focus more on sustainability to entice investors.

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Many suggest coupling this potential sustainable land development with the Doncaster Hill precinct to create one of the largest car-free areas in the world in an existing urban environment. However, this is unlikely as it would require large political support.

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Doncaster Tower Reconstruction. Many local residents and historical societies have suggested constructing a replica of the original Doncaster Tower atop Doncaster Hill. The proposal suggests it be constructed of reinforced concrete clad in timber to replicate the original construction.

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This would provide another man-made drawcard to the area, providing 360-degree views of Melbourne and its surrounding environment as well as increased telecommunication installation opportunities. Precincts. There are seven proposed precincts in the Doncaster Hill planning strategy. Five of the precincts are residential, one is retail and the other is for civic purposes. Precinct 1.

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Mainland United States. The NHC issued several watches and warnings for the Southeastern United States. The first watches and warnings were issued at 15:00 UTC on September 7, which was a hurricane watch from the Jupiter Inlet to Bonita Beach, including the Florida Keys and Lake Okeechobee. The watches and warnings were extended into Georgia and South Carolina on September 9.

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Water reached about high in some homes. The city of Jacksonville suffered about $85 million in damage. In St. Johns County, storm surge left extensive damage to oceanfront properties in Ponte Vedra Beach and Vilano Beach, with several becoming uninhabitable. Additionally, some riverfront businesses in St. Augustine's historic district were flooded due to storm surge from the Matanzas River.

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Starting in 1945 Houlgate selected competitors for the Futility Bowl, a hypothetical post-season matchup between the nation's two lowest-ranked teams. This bowl game to determine the country's worst team would be held in Death Valley in an empty stadium. Houlgate was the author of &quot;The Football Thesaurus&quot;, a leather-bound compilation of game scores, football history, and team facts.

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The award was sponsored by the Los Angeles department store and given to the No. 1 team in the contemporary pre-bowl final rankings. Futility Bowl. In 1945, Houlgate also initiated his selections for the Futility Bowl matching the two worst college football teams in a fictional football game to be played in Death Valley.

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Kintpuash was executed by hanging, along with three others, for their role in the deaths of General Edward Canby and Reverend Eleazar Thomas during peace negotiations. The Modoc Tribe. Kintpuash was born around 1837 in Wa’Chamshwash near Tule Lake, in present-day California. The Modocs considered Tule Lake sacred, marking it as the location where the deity Kumookumts began creating the world.

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Turtle Lake (Beltrami County, Minnesota). Turtle Lake is a lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, in the United States. The outline of the lake roughly resembles a turtle, hence the name. The lake became John Van Bruggen’s inspiration for the turtle lake in Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure.

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Turtle Lake (Beltrami County, Minnesota). Turtle Lake is a lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, in the United States. The outline of the lake roughly resembles a turtle, hence the name. The lake became John Van Bruggen’s inspiration for the turtle lake in Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure.

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Since at least 2001, the Lake Worth Pioneers Association (LWPA) has been based in Palm Springs. Organized in 1894 and officially established in 1897, the LWPA is a historical society that has compiled biographies, stories, and photographs of people who settled in the Lake Worth Lagoon region during the 19th century.

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