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S Most Unusual Beaches. Ancient underwater cities being found that are 10,000 years old. Lost city 'could rewrite history' By BBC News Online's Tom Housden The remains of what has been described as a huge lost city may force historians and archaeologists to radically reconsider their view of ancient human history.

Ancient underwater cities being found that are 10,000 years old

Marine scientists say archaeological remains discovered 36 meters (120 feet) underwater in the Gulf of Cambay off the western coast of India could be over 9,000 years old. The vast city - which is five miles long and two miles wide - is believed to predate the oldest known remains in the subcontinent by more than 5,000 years. The site was discovered by chance last year by oceanographers from India's National Institute of Ocean Technology conducting a survey of pollution. Using sidescan sonar - which sends a beam of sound waves down to the bottom of the ocean they identified huge geometrical structures at a depth of 120ft. Lost civilization The city is believed to be even older than the ancient Harappan civilization, which dates back around 4,000 years. Continued... Top 10 Backpacking Travel Destinations for 2010. The Coolest Subways in the World. Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1)

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Abandoned Technology Scattered Across The Globe

Often though, whether from disaster or lack of funding, celebrated technology becomes obsolete and is abandoned. Decay sets in to rust the disused places and objects which were once invaluable to us. Here are defunct and abandoned technologies such as power plants, amusement parks, factories, ships, aircraft, oil rigs, and military installations. Abandoned Balaklava Submarine Base (image credits: English Russia) Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Balaklava was a secretive town that was home to a highly secretive nuclear submarine base. Abandoned Technology: Airplane Graveyard (image credits: Telstar Logistics ) Technology becomes obsolete all the time, but where do airplanes go to die?

Abandoned Amusement Park: Woncheon Lakeland (image credits: Dark Roasted Blend) There is something sickly fascinating about places once built for merriment then left to decay in horror. Berlin Amusement Park (image credits: Gonzo Circus) Ship Graveyards. 50 Most Strange and Unusual Buildings arround the World. The world is full of beautiful strange and fantastic buildings that are the examples of amazing architecture.

50 Most Strange and Unusual Buildings arround the World

Architecture Photography brings this beauty to the world, and for this reason, architectural photography is as thrilling as it is heartwarming. In this roundup, we have compiled an amazing collection of some bizarre yet interesting buildings that are reflected through architectural photography. Enjoy! The UFO house in Sanjhih The Device to Root Out Evil Krzywy Dom Dom postawiony na glowie Anomaly Stata Center Container City 2, Leamouth, London Strong Children’s Museum.

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Getaways to help you shake off those post-summer blues … Rainforest Retreat – COMO Shambhalah Estate, Bali, Indonesia Deep within the rainforest overlooking the stunning River Ayung, COMO Shambhala is Bali’s most luxurious health retreat, set in 9 acres of stunning tropical grounds, riverside forest and plunging hill terraces. Spa treatments are a big part of the experience and this is where people come to detox, de-stress and revitalise their lives for good. Listen to birds, insects and the pounding River Ayung as you enjoy exotic body treatments and flower-filled plunge baths. I-escape gift : a free room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability The Hipsters Hideaway – Choupana Hills Resort and Spa, Madeira, Portugal Stunning architecture, stylish rooms and seriously good food…., Choupana is where hip young locals, well-heeled couples and the occasional rock star hangout. 22 Incredible Photos of Faraway Places.

Thailand Chances are you already know Steve McCurry as the man who took one of the most iconic photos of our time.

22 Incredible Photos of Faraway Places

It was of a 12-year-old Afghan refugee girl who's piercing green eyes told us her harrowing story. The image itself was named "the most recognized photograph" in the history of the National Geographic magazine and her face became famous as the cover photograph on their June 1985 issue. Beyond just that one photo, McCurry has shot over a million images spanning 35 years. More than anything, he is one of a few that has that amazing ability to capture stories of our shared human experience. Looking through his large body of work, we get to experience fantastic faraway places we can only dream about visiting.

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