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Mongolia - The Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu Nobility (2026)

This serial property comprises eight funerary complexes of the Xiongnu nobility. The Xiongnu, ancient predecessors of a confederation of Eurasian nomadic peoples, established a powerful empire between the 3rd century BCE and the 2nd century CE that eventually occupied a vast territory centred on what is now Mongolia. They interacted with the Han Chinese and controlled nodes along the main parts of the Steppe Route of the Silk Roads. Among the numerous archaeological remains found across the former expanse of the empire, their cemeteries provide important insights into Xiongnu burial culture. The main burials, notable for their substantial size and depth, are accompanied by satellite graves marked by small ring-shaped mounds, as well as sacrificial structures consisting of alignments of paired stones. A wide range of artefacts found in the tombs, including horse tack and chariots as well as weapons, tools and food for the afterlife, provides a window into the Xiongnu way of life and social structure. The tombs of the Xiongnu nobility highlight the engineering and organisational skills of this predominantly nomadic culture.

Melilla (ES) - Melilla, North Africa

Modernist building in Melilla. A Spanish enclave in North Africa. It has another stamp of Post by Me added and cancellation stated Delayed Delivery- interesting. Thanks to Uli of Austria for this great postcard mailed from this unique geopolitical territory in Africa continent.

France - Country Map - MOTW Series

Map of France - MOTW Series. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Monaca - Country Map - MOTW Series

Map of Monaco - MOTW Series. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Belgium - Wortel-Kolonie, Hoogstraten

Woret-Kolonie at Hoogstraten near Antwerp in Belgium is a transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks to Gerda of Belgium.

Mexico - Puerto Vallarta

Wonderful postcard of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Thanks to Van of USA.

Madeira (PT) - Multi-view with Island Map

A multi-view map postcard of Madeira. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

South Korea - Yangduam Rock, Jeju Island - Sunrise

Sunrise at Yangduam Rock, Jeju Island, South Korea. Thanks to SuRim of Incheon, South Korea.

China - Fuyuan, Heilongjiang

Coastal view of Fuyuan, Heilongjiang, China. Thanks to Altrose of Harbin, China.

China - Train

Postcard depicting a train. Thanks to David of Shenyang, China.

China - 13th National Winter Games XInjiang 2015

The 13th National Winter Games of PR China, Xinjiang 2015. Thanks to Wang of Fuzhou, Fujian, China.

Russia - Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Saint Petersburg

Iconic church of St. Petersburg, Russia - Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Thanks to Elena of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Yale - For Humanity Campaign

A large size Yale postcar showing the Yale mascot bulldog for fund raising for Yale for Humanity Campaign. Postal cancellation shows Schiedam, Netherlands.

Kenya - Zebras - Playtime

Zebras - playtime. Thanks to DAO of United Kingdom.

Germany - Quotation

Quotation in German. Translated "Everyone with a new idea is crazil until the idea was success". Thanks to Ophelia of Berlin, Germany.

United Kingdom - Aldwych Theatre, London

Aldwych Theatre, Londong, United Kingdom. Thanks Matthew of UK.

USA - California - State Capitol at Sacamento

Nice California state map postcard featuring Sacramento State Capitol. I visited this magnificent state capitol before and great to see the photos of Past State Governors of California including Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Thanks to Van of USA.