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Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
Turbins (earth mounds of prehistoric settlements) are a typical feature of the flatlands of the eastern Mediterranean, particularly Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and eastern Turkey. There are more than 200 turbins in Israel, with Megiddo, Hazor, and Beersheba being the most representative, containing the remains of numerous biblical cities. These three turbins are also the best examples of the elaborate Iron Age underground water collection systems in the Levant, designed to serve densely populated urban communities. Over thousands of years, the architectural traces of these turbins reflect centralized power, thriving agricultural activity, and control of important trade routes.
Baroque Churches of the Philippines
The four churches are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miagao. The first church was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century. Its architectural style is unique, which is a reinterpretation of European Baroque style by Chinese and Filipino craftsmen.