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Prisoner_Number_Six Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 03:31 PM
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What a piece of work is Man...
Eighth wonder of the world? The stunning temples secretly carved out below ground by 'paranormal' eccentric

by HAZEL COURTENEY - 22nd November 2007

Nestling in the foothills of the Alps in northern Italy, 30 miles from the ancient city of Turin, lies the valley of Valchiusella. Peppered with medieval villages, the hillside scenery is certainly picturesque.

But it is deep underground, buried into the ancient rock, that the region's greatest wonders are concealed.

Here, 100ft down and hidden from public view, lies an astonishing secret - one that has drawn comparisons with the fabled city of Atlantis and has been dubbed 'the Eighth Wonder of the World' by the Italian government.

For weaving their way underneath the hillside are nine ornate temples, on five levels, whose scale and opulence take the breath away.



More at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=495538&in_page_id=1811
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 03:39 PM
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1. Italians are amazing--they have an artistic gift that often seems more
compelling than the gifts of others.

This looks like a video game come to life!!
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 04:02 PM
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2. AWESOME! STUNNING!
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msongs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 04:22 PM
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3. hmm, maybe "ROME" will fill it all in with dirt and exommunicate everyone who read this article nt
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silverweb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 04:24 PM
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4. Incredible.
:wow:
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 04:27 PM
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5. That's beautiful
Wow!
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zingaro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 04:39 PM
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6. Wow. What talent.
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silverweb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 04:39 PM
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7. Much more fascinating information available...
Books and websites and all: _here_.

Absolutely fascinating, gorgeous, astounding stuff....
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flashl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 05:00 PM
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8. The hall of spheres is neat ..
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 05:17 PM
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9. I suddenly want to play Myst for hours on end...
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ljm2002 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 05:29 PM
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10. Wow, just wow!
What a beautiful creation, and what an inspirational story!
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mirrera Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 10:54 PM
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11. Link to their site...
http://www.damanhur.info/en/html/ArcMagazine.asp?IDCat=1&IDSottoCat=2
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-23-07 11:39 PM
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12. K&R - thanks! nt
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many a good man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 10:48 PM
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13. Temples have their own web site!
http://www.thetemples.org /

Great site. Lots of pictures with descriptions and explanations of all the rooms.
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