Moon Travel & Tours

08/02/2024

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07/31/2024

07/31/2024

Please think about the animals too in these difficult times.

06/28/2024

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06/21/2024

Persepolis, founded by Darius I in 518 BCE, stands as a monumental testament to the Achaemenid Empire's grandeur in modern-day Iran.

This ceremonial capital is famed for its majestic structures like the Apadana Palace and the Gate of All Nations, adorned with intricate reliefs and towering columns.

Known for hosting grand events such as the Persian New Year (Nowruz), Persepolis symbolized the unity and power of the vast empire.

Though Alexander the Great looted and destroyed the city in 330 BCE, its ruins remain a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivating visitors with its historical and architectural legacy...

06/21/2024

Hot dog stands in North End, Boston 1937.

06/21/2024

Palmyra, ancient city in south-central Syria, 210km northeast of Damascus.

Palmyra, meaning “city of palm trees,” was conferred upon the city by its Roman rulers in 1st Century CE; Tadmur, Tadmor or Tudmur, pre-Semitic name of the site, is also still in use.

06/21/2024

Photo of the day:
Banff, Alberta 🩵
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06/21/2024

Lethbridge, 1910

06/21/2024

06/21/2024

People watching a Chicago Cubs baseball game outside Wrigley Field in 1932.

06/21/2024

Lundbreck Falls

06/21/2024

Archaeologists have identified the name “Shiraz” inscribed in Pahlavi script on a 1800 year old clay sealing from the Sassanid era.

This remarkable discovery reaffirms Shiraz's ancient significance, contrasting starkly with the basic civilizations of other contemporary cities. Located about 60 kilometers south of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Shiraz was a thriving center of culture, education, and sophistication, showcasing its superiority.

The artifact, discovered near Shiraz at the Qasr-e Abu Nasr site, has intrigued scholars since its excavation by experts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the 1930s. This sealing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, is one of over 500 similar sealings found at the Sasanian fortress of Qasr-e Nasar. These artifacts were preserved by a fire that baked the clay, retaining the seal impressions.

Iranian archaeologist Mohammadreza Nasab-Abdollahi confirmed to ISNA news agency that the inscription "Mugh-e Shiraz" had been deciphered on the Sassanid clay sealings. Nasab-Abdollahi explained that these sealings, made of clay and imprinted with seals, were used to secure documents and goods, exhibiting a durable quality due to their firing process.

Remarkably, Shiraz has also been historically celebrated for its wine, with ancient historians noting its exceptional taste. The Persian poet Hafez praised Shirazi wine, saying, "Shiraz’s ruby wine deserves the honor of the world." Additionally, the Greek historian Herodotus once wrote, "The Persians are very fond of wine, and they drink it in large quantities." The Roman author Pliny the Elder also noted the quality of Persian wines, stating, "The wines of Persia are renowned for their sweetness and richness, unmatched by any other."🍷

06/21/2024

Krimml Waterfalls, Austria 🇦🇹❤
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06/21/2024

Dolomites, Italy ⛰️🇮🇹

06/21/2024

Beautiful Muscat roads 🇴🇲❤️

06/21/2024

Connor and the boys just dragged the Panthers back to Alberta! We’ll be waiting for you on Friday…all of us!!

06/21/2024

Beautiful View MusCat Oman 🇴🇲

06/21/2024

Have you been to this hidden gem? 💎 Enjoy the surroundings of the Rockies at two small campgrounds at Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area. Just outside of Jasper National Park, there are many opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

Plan your visit: albertaparks.ca/parks/central/wildhorse-lake-pra

06/21/2024

Yonge and Dundas in 1979

06/21/2024

Georgia at Granville Street Vancouver, 1946.

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06/21/2024

06/21/2024

Interior of a Pullman train car in the late 1800s.