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  • Each piece of stone money has a name and a story.  Some stone money is more valuable than others, depending on the difficulties, heroism and lives lost obtaining and transporting the money, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Coconuts seen through hole in middle of stone money, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Broken coral is collected and cooked to create lime that is chewed with betel nut to amplify the effect.  Betel is chewed partly for cultural reasons (like smoking) but it also acts as a mild stimulant and appetite suppressant, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • People gather and walk along these ramparts every afternoon.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Village Chief explaining dance culture in Yap Micronesia.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Old WWII Japanese School, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The fort clock  tower would have been the last line of defense if the fort was ever attacked.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Sitting on the ramparts of an old Portuguese fort looking out to sea.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Zen garden. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • View of the clock tower and fort walls, from the point of view of an invader.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Called a Stone Book, this massive 11th century slab sings praises to King Nissanka Malla.  The writing on the stone is really an ancient piece of royal propaganda.  The stone was dragged over 100 km, before resting here for a millenium.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Local House with Family Stone Money Outside, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This wall is made of closely fitting but irregular shaped stone bricks. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Ceremonial House and Stone Money, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Looking up at some Yap stone money and the coconut palms against a bright blue sky, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Ancient stone paths like this connect all the villages in Yap, Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Very Large Stone Money, Yap Micronesia<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Stone Money Road, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • All age groups, including the very young, participate and enjoy traditional dance, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Magnificently camouflaged poisonous stonefish, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Talented traditional dancers form a  konga line in front of stone money in Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The cathedral is built with alternating layers of white travertine and blue-grey basalt stone. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Mysterious stone bath in the grounds of the ancient hospital, likely used to immerse patients in medicinal oils.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This fabulously intricate carving is the motif used in the old city for the entrance step for important buildings.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This motif is repeated in numerous places throughout the old city ruins.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Ancient lovers forever entwined in the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Elephant relief in the ruins of the old city.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Young man leading the other dancers in a dramatic dance. The traditional dance costume makes imaginative use of local materials, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This Christian angel seemed strangely out of place in an old Indian Palace.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Young Child in Traditional Dress, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The unusual texture of this relief and the simple play of light and shadow is eye catching.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The Pantheon (temple of all gods) built, in 110 AD on the site of previous versions. It is in excellent condition and is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world.(Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The abbey Sant'Anna in Camprena featured in the film The English Patient. (Photo by Matt Considine Travel Photographer)
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  • The Pantheon (temple of all gods) built, in 110 AD on the site of previous versions. It is in excellent condition and is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. This image has a painting effect applied. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Seated Buddha with pretty colorful backdrop.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The seated Buddha withstands the ravages of time to project a calm and contemplative aura.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Hard coral, abstract macro - Yap Micronesia - (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Looking up form the bottom of the well at Orvieto. The well has two spiral staircase big enough for pack animals to haul water to the surface. The water at the bottom of the well is crystal clear. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The vicissitudes of time and cannon fire have left their mark on these ancient Roman columns. (Photo Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine )
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  • Guardian deity adorned with crown of seven flaring hooded cobras.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A serene Buddha amongst the ruins of the old city.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Maori face in relief on rock. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The vicissitudes of time and cannon fire have left their mark on these ancient Roman columns. (Photo Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine )
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  • Zen rock gardens are islands of peace and beauty. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Mother and daughter taking an ancient traditional stone path through the forest to the village house. Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A relief in stone of a sturdy female hunter in a palace in Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Relief-of-Female-Hunter--India.JPG
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