Some old autochrome pictures from the Petra, Jordan area

Started by steve58, April 24, 2017, 10:42:37 AM

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http://mashable.com/2017/04/23/autochromes-of-petra/#.C5pEgi5Lmqr




Shame that this site only survives in photos now....damn savages  >:(

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parts of it have been significantly damaged, especially by tourists after it was used in the 3rd Indiana Jones flick
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I knew I recognized it - didn't realize it was from the Indiana Jones movies!


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steve58

Quote from: OJsDad on April 24, 2017, 11:01:24 AM
Isn't this the same place, Petra.  It still exists today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra

oops, my bad  :-[.  I was thinking it was one of the sites destroyed by ISIS.
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)


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