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A possible first century Greek Manuscript of the Gospel of Matthew, published as a facsimile by Constantine Simonides in 1861. Simonides was a convicted forger and although this facsimile was denounced as a forgery, it has never been proven.
Muslim Woman who is reading Holy Quran
Close-up of Chinese calligraphy. Handwriting art texture background.
Ancient China Writing Brush Calligraphy
ancient Cinese book,Qing Dynasty
Konya,Turkey:August 3 ,2023 Antique handwritten koran in Mevlana Tomb.Konya
Famous Taoist Holy Land in China, Dongyue Temple in Beijing
Letterpress printing made of clay, partial close-up, Chinese word
this is very old Chinese traditional herbal medicine ancient book(Golden Mirror of Medicine),from qing dynasty have more than 200 years(maybe 18th century).the book records the use of acupuncture,herbal medicine and book of changes with chinese script.It is preserved complete by one chinese doctor of my grandfather.
Koxinga's Shrine, Chinese temple with blue roof, red doors, and traditional facade in Tainan, Taiwan
Ancient cuneiform, Persepolis, Iran
Ancient Tangut Script Book
Travel in Fuzhou, Southeast China
Tokyo,Japan - Apr 29,2019:Ruins of the house where great man Natsume Soseki lived in.It is called the house of the cat.
Location: Stone Tablet in the Thirteen Tombs Scenic Area of Beijing, China
this is very old Chinese traditional herbal medicine ancient book(Golden Mirror of Medicine),from qing dynasty have more than 200 years(maybe 18th century).the book records the use of acupuncture,herbal medicine and book of changes with chinese script.It is preserved complete by one chinese doctor of my grandfather.
Summer vacation in Greece: views and landscapes of Cyclades islands. The island of Kimolos
The Memorial Tower for the Martyrs of Tengchong captured by the 198th Division in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, China
Ancient China Traditional Chinese Print Books
Exploring sacred jewish heritage scriptures on hebrew. Details of the Torah. Tradition and wisdom, macro footage. Letters and symbols. High quality
Simplified Chinese with Pinyin and English meaningsSimplified Chinese with Pinyin and English meanings
Calligraphy section of Northern Expedition Memorial. Wrote with chinese brush, chinese culture, historical stories of The Three Kingdoms
Konya,Turkey:August 5 ,2022 Antique handwritten koran from Mevlana
Chinese ancient script,by handwriting
An intimate portrayal unveils the beauty of Chinese calligraphy meticulously engraved on stone. The characters, etched with precision, narrate a visual story that speaks to the artistry and cultural depth inherent in the ancient craft of calligraphy.Captured with the Leica Q3.
Nanxiangtang Temple, South Xiangtangshan Grottoes
Ancient China Writing Brush Calligraphy
Ancient Chinese text
The Summer Palace in Beijing
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