This Sahara Railway Is One of the Most Extreme in the World | Short Film Showcase
At more than 430 miles long, the Mauritania Railway has been transporting iron ore across the blistering heat of the Sahara Desert since 1963.
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One of the longest and heaviest trains in the world, the 1.8-mile beast runs from the mining center of Zouerat to the port city of Nouadhibou on Africa’s Atlantic coast. The train is the bedrock of the Mauritanian economy and a lifeline to the outside world for the people who live along its route.
Hop on board the ‘Backbone of the Sahara’ with filmmaker Macgregor for an incredible journey through the stunning Western Saharan landscape.
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Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka in 4K (Ultra HD)
Anuradhapura was capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th century BCE until the end of the 10th century CE. It is UNESCO listed World Heritage site for its famous ruins and its place in the birth of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
In the video: Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba (stupa), 140 BCE (0:14), Sri Maha Bodhi Tree - claimed to be grown from the original Bodhi tree
under which the Buddha gained enlightenment, over 2000 years old (0:52), Samadhi Buddha statue, 5th century (1:17), Jetavanaramaya Dagoba - the third tallest structure in the ancient world (1:29), Abhayagiri Dagoba (1:44), Lankarama Dagoba (2:56), Thuparamaya Dagoba - the first stupa in Sri Lanka (3:20), Isurumuniya Temple (3:32), Mihintale - hill close to Anuradhapura, is considered the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in 247 BCE (4:32), Aradhana Gala hill (4:59), Maha Seya - the largest stupa in Mihintale, built in the 1st century (5:05).
Recorded January 2016 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100.
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Kashmir Tourist Places Video: Paradise of India - Jammu & Kashmir Travel & Tours Video.
Explore Tourist Destination in Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir Tourism Video shows the Shikara (Boat) ride and explore popular and beautifully places like Dal Lake in Srinagar and many more. Shikara ride is a must do enjoy with fun activity for every tourist and is popular the world over, along with the stay in over 1000 House Boats on the lake. Discover Boat passes through Nehru Garden, Floating Market, Village, Vegetable Farms, Lotus Farm, House Boats, and Meena Bazaar. The ride takes at least 1 hour and really very enjoyable.
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Rich the incredible places to Dal Lake is mentioned as Mahasarit (Sanskrti-महासरित्) in ancient Sanskrit texts. Ancient history records mention that a village named Isabar to the east of Dal Lake was the residence of goddess Durga. This place was known as Sureshwari on the bank of the lake, which was sourced by a spring called the Satadhara.
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Paradise of India
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