Society

In the late 1970s, the Pahlavi Dynasty was overthrown and replaced by an new Islamic republic in Iran.

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From prehistoric to modern Islamic times, the people of Persia have intrigued and help develop the greater consciousness of our world as a whole.

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Bulgaria has a rich heritage and culture reflected in its cuisine, literature and graphic arts, performance arts, and sports.

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Christianity is the predominant religion in Bulgaria.

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Sofia, located in the Sofia Central Province, is the biggest city in Bulgaria and also the capital of this European country.

June 18, 2019 10:41

Gabon, a country in Central Africa, has a culture that is deeply rooted in African beliefs and traditions.

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The Stonewall Riots were a series of violent clashes between the New York Police Department and members of the LGBT community.

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The topmost member of a column is known as a capital or a chapiter in architecture.

June 14, 2019 11:42

A hypostyle hall features a roof that is supported by several columns.

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Distinctive elements of contemporary architecture include free-flowing form, creativity, and the extensive use of curved lines.

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Landscape architecture is a term used to refer to the design of outdoor areas.

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Also known as late modernism or structural expressionism, high tech architecture is a style that emerged in the late 1970s.

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Novelty architecture refers to buildings with unusual shapes, or whose existence exists for the purpose of advertisement.

June 14, 2019 10:55

Depending on where you live around the world, housing types look different.

June 14, 2019 10:51

The term Stalinist architecture is used to describe ambitious architecture projects that were undertaken by Joseph Stalin throughout his reign.

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The Baroque era of the late 16th century give birth to Baroque architectural styles.

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Gothic architecture evolved in the late medieval period in Europe. Some of the world's most celebrated buildings are in the gothic style.

June 13, 2019 15:35

Art Deco is a style of architecture that originated in France around the time of the first world war. It could be described as modernism with a fine attention to detail.

June 13, 2019 15:18

Algerian cuisine is a unique hybrid blend of influences and flavours.

June 13, 2019 12:37

Modern Standard Arabic and Tamazight are the two official languages of Algeria.

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