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Katsura Imperial Villa: A Timeless Masterpiece of Japanese Architecture

December 21, 2023

In the western suburbs of Kyoto, Japan, the Katsura Imperial Villa, known as Katsura Rikyū, showcases the exquisite beauty of traditional Japanese architecture and gardening. This estate, with its gardens…

Aït Benhaddou: Morocco’s Enchanting Kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage Treasure

June 15, 2020

Aït Benhaddou, a historic ighrem or ksar (fortified village) in Morocco, once flourished as a vital caravan route connecting the Sahara and Marrakech. Renowned for its exemplary Moroccan earthen clay…