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Floating city with 10,000 inhabitants, resistant to hurricanes and tsunamis
The United Nations presents a floating city design that helps solve housing shortages and withstand all kinds of natural disasters.
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History
The king's murder made the center of the Forbidden City clear of trees
In 1813, King Gia Khanh ordered all trees to be cut down in the center of the Forbidden City and not replanted.
History
The largest mansion in China: Built in 300 years, the construction area is larger than the Forbidden City
What's inside the mansion of the most powerful Wang family in the Qing Dynasty?
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Explore the mysterious stone cave city in Georgia
Scattered across the slopes of the Erusheti mountains in Georgia's Samtskhe-Javakheti region, the impressive cave city of Vardzia once consisted of 6,000 rooftops spread…
Archeology
How did China's 'Stone Age Venice' fall?
The city of Luong Chu with a complex water canal system that existed more than 5,000 years ago may perish due to climate change.
Archeology
1,800-year-old Roman cavalry mask discovered in Turkey
Newly unearthed masks in Turkey are evidence confirming the existence of the Roman Empire in the area.
Environment
The city cut down tens of thousands of trees to save water
The city of Cape Town cuts down non-native trees because they consume so much water, about 55 billion liters a year.
World Heritage
Cuicuilco - The Mysterious Pyramids of Mexico City
Cuicuilco is the oldest and most curious pyramid for visitors in Mexico.
New technology
Korea plans to build high-tech '10-minute city' in the heart of Seoul
Architects will build a miniature city using modern technology and clean energy, allowing people to go anywhere within 10 minutes.
Archeology
Discovered the ruins of the capital of the Mongol Empire
Researchers first detailed the capital city built by Genghis Khan in central Mongolia 800 years ago.
Environment
Toxic foam covers India's sacred river
The sacred Yamuna river in New Delhi, the site of the Hindu festival of Chhath Puja, was covered with mounds of snow-white foam on November 8.
Photo library
Historical photos of ancient ruins that last for millennia
If the world has changed rapidly in the past tens or hundreds of years, there are wonders of the ancient world that have persisted with time for thousands of years.
Archeology
Found a slave room buried for 2,000 years under volcanic ash
The 16 square meter room in the Roman villa gives rare information about the weakest group of ancient society.
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Saudi Arabia begins construction of 'straight city'
The future city in the desert costs $100 billion to build, doesn't use cars, and runs 100% on clean energy.
Oceanography
The 8 most powerful sea sons in Poland: Can cut off the clean water of millions of people at any time
The whole water source of millions of people suddenly shrunk to the size of... 8 boys.