Ras Al Khaimah; Red Island; coastal; coral; red island; village; old village; Architecture; architectures; architectural; unusual; city of coral; sea; wind tower; house; door; doorway; doors; mosques; mosque; religion; bombarded; Royal Navy; guns
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Built in the 60s Jazirat al Hamrah is contructed in coral and sand. Now deserted this image demonstrates how the coral was used to construct the walls. Wonderful minarets are in the near and far distance.
Ra's Al Khaimah; Red Island; coastal; coral; red island; village; old village; Architecture; architectures; architectural; unusual; city of coral; sea; wind tower; house; door; doorway; doors; mosques; mosque; religion; bombarded; Royal Navy; guns
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Jazirat al Hamrah is a deserted town in the UAE. Built in the 60s and constructed in coral and sand is now deserted, the inhabitates having moved into modern housing. This door is one of many.
Wind Tower; Ras Al Khaimah; Red Island; coastal; coral; red island; village; old village; Architecture; architectures; architectural; unusual; city of coral; sea; wind tower; house; door; doorway; doors; mosques; mosque; religion; bombarded; Royal Navy; guns
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Jazirat al Hamrah a deserted town close to Ras al Khaimah in the UAE. Now a deserted town built in the 60s from coral and sand. This image is one of the food stores cooled by a wind tower.
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Brass door knocker on building on Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona Spain
Bright and colorful Koi fish swimming in clear, reflective waters. Bubbles add interest as well. The two koi in center seem to be having a conversation, thus the photo title.
Ra's Al Khaimah; Red Island; coastal; coral; red island; village; old village; Architecture; architectures; architectural; unusual; city of coral; sea; wind tower; house; door; doorway; doors; mosques; mosque; religion; bombarded; Royal Navy; guns
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Built in the 60s from coral and sand, this house is thought to have been built for a wealthy merchant.
Jazirat al Hamrah; Ra's Al Khaimah; Red Island; coastal; coral; red island; village; old village; Architecture; architectures; architectural; unusual; city of coral; sea; wind tower; house; door; doorway; doors; mosques; mosque; religion; bombarded; Royal Navy; guns; UAE; United Arab Emirates
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Jazirat al Hamrah built in the 60s of coral and sand is now deserted. Coral can clearly been seen in the walled construction.
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Hindu temple in Colombo - Sril Lanka photo taken in 2011
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