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Tomb of Mohammed Bin Ali, Salalah, Oman.
A View of the Middle East
Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)
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How Do Deserts Form?
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Are the Middle East and the Near East the Same Thing?
38th Parallel. Korean War. demilitarized zone (DMZ). Crossing the 38th parallel. United Nations forces withdraw from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. They recrossed the 38th parallel, 1950. The DMZ was created July 27, 1953 at P'anmunjom.
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Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,
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King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)
9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes
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Fish. Lionfish. Lion-fish. Turkey fish. Fire-fish. Red lionfish. Pterois volitans. Venomous fin spines. Coral reefs. Underwater. Ocean. Red lionfish swims by seaweed.
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish
Marriage. A couple getting married during a church wedding ceremony. (religion, ceremony, bride, groom)
The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church
Titanic infographic. The 30th anniversary of its discovery is September 1, 2015. SPOTLIGHT VERSION.
Timeline of the Titanic’s Final Hours
New Zealand. Political/Physical map. Includes locator.
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Israel at war day 546: What happened in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen? • Apr. 6, 2025, 3:52 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Police arrest Negev residents for plotting terror attacks, stealing IDF weapons • Apr. 2, 2025, 9:48 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Knesset committee advances plans for second international airport in Israel's Negev • Mar. 23, 2025, 9:07 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israeli Police investigate four camels found dead in Negev desert - Israel News • Mar. 22, 2025, 6:03 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)
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Tomb of Mohammed Bin Ali, Salalah, Oman.
A View of the Middle East
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Camel caravan moving across the Sahara desert sand dunes, Morocco, North Africa
How Do Deserts Form?