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What is a ruin? We’re running off of “You know it when you see it” at the moment. Ruins should be non-functioning structures of some age, or their function reduced to tourism and the like. Generally speaking, specific items from a ruin should go to [email protected] Illustrations of ruins (or their reconstructions) should go to [email protected] Photos of ruins back when they were functioning should go to [email protected]

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Minaret of Jam, Ghor, Afghanistan (lemmy.world)

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[–] j4k3 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minaret_of_Jam

Interesting.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Every time I see the calligraphy and intricate details of Islamic architecture, I’m reminded of just how short my attention span is. Can’t imagine carving all of that.

[–] CheeryLBottom 1 points 3 weeks ago

And my zero artistic talent

[–] Bernie_Sandals 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

This Minaret features heavily in a book by British Politician Rory Stewart, "The Places in Between" He also started a non-profit to try and preserve the culture and traditions of the local area. It's a very interesting book, I highly suggest reading it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

The Graveyard of Empires would regularly top my countries to visit if I could guarantee my safety... and had the disposable cash.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Am I the only one thinking "Wizard tower!"

[–] Agent641 2 points 3 weeks ago

What flavor of jam?