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Province State |
Region |
City Town |
District |
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Description |
Year Taken |
| China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Covered market street. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Man on a tricycle. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Two women at a tea shop. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Local transport. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Traditional shop. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Nut shop. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Muslim couple. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Cooking food. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Muslim man. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Transporting furniture. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Street scene. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Couple having lunch. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Stall. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Kebab sellers. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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One of the many food stalls in the Muslim Quarter. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Sunflower seeds on sale. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Nuts. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Tamarind. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Tea shop. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Making a stir fry. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Noodle stall. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Richshaw. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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The Folk House is a Qing Dynasty courtyard home in the Muslim Quarter of the city. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Stone wall with carvings in the courtyard. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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The house consists of several buildings. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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The entrance to one of the rooms. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Qing furniture. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Carved wooden screen. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Traditional bed with red silk bedclothes. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Wooden horse and carved screen. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Lamps. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Qing chairs. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Vases and paintings. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Carved wooden bed with silk curtain. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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A collection of ceramics. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Crafts table. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Traditional room with Qing furniture and caligraphy. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Wooden screen. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Circular entrance to the small garden. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Wooden swing. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Weaving loom. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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The caretaker's grand daughter. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Narrow street. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Wallnut seller. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Noodles. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Snack shop. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Supermarket. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Tea shop with mugs. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The Great Mosque is one of the largest in China. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The structure is built from brick with ceramic tiles on the roofs. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Courtyards and walls. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The mosque is divided into several courtyards. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The mosque resembles a Chinese temple. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Structures at the mosque show a mixture of Chinese and Persian influences. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Blue tiles on the roof. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Carved wood. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Dragons. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Arabic arranged to resemble Chinese characters. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The mosque gardens. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Arabic carving. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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One of several courtyards. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Carved stonework at a gateway. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Archways. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Detail from a door. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Stone carving on a brick tower. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The profession of faith in Arabic. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Circular structure. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Dragon. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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One of the main buildings. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The Great Mosque is a mixture of Islamic and Chinese styles. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The prayer hall is flanked by Arabic script arranged like Chinese caharcters. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The Quran in Chinese and Arabic. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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One of two carved brick towers. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The minaret resembles a pagoda. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Carved stone column. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Carved image of a garden. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Stone and tiled roof. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Stone work and wood work. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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Worshipper. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Bangles and bracelets. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Crowded street. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Stuffed toys and sandles. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Frogs and bangles. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Dry fruit. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
|
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Kebab stall with sign in Arabic and Chinese. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
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|
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The Big Goose Pagoda is 64m high and dates from 648. |
1988 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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The Shaanxi Museum covers the art and history of the province with emphasis on the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Basin with human face mask and fish from c3000 BCE. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Plain pot (c3000 BCE). |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Bowl with engraved symbol representing water (c3000 BCE). |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Jade dagger and axe from c2000 BCE. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Gray and white cooking vessel from c21st century BCE. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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A Zun vessel from the Zhou period c11th century BCE. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Three legged urn from 771 BCE. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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A gui (food container) from the late Shang period (c 11th century BCE). |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Zhou period bronze washing platter with pre-unification writing. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Zhou period bronze water container. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze cooking vessel from the Zhou period c 8th century BCE. |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Wine vessel (10th century BCE). |
2009 |
| China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze food container (Zhou period) c 9th century BCE. |
2009 |