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1. The Annual Tangier Jazz Festival in Morocco
October 31, 2008
Northern Morocco’s Tangier which has undergone rapid modernisation over the years is an ancient Phoenician town that has been inspiration for various writers, artists and musicians like Bob Dylan and John Powell to name a few.
A multi-cultural city with Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities, it has attracted foreign artists for many years and is now the hub for an annual musical event called The Tangier Jazz Festival which started in the year 2000.
The ‘Tanjazz’ is an event looked forward to by most musicians and music lovers essentially because of the various forms of jazz that i... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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2. Mazarron Tourist Information
August 05, 2008
Mazarron is located on the Costa Calida in south-east Spain. The town's biggest draw is its long stretch of coastline which boasts some of the best beaches in the country. Mazarron has a long history with the Phoenician, Roman and Moorish civilisations all passing through. Most were attracted here because of the abundance of natural minerals, including lead and iron ore, which can be found in the area. Mazarron is situated within a large bay surrounded by the mountain ranges of the Sierra de Almenara and Sierra de Algarrobo. Like many Spanish resorts, Mazarron actually consists of two mai... (read more)
Author: Gary Cotter
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3. Alcudia Tourist Information
June 23, 2008
The attractive old town of Alcudia is situated between two large bays in the north of Mallorca. Its compact centre of winding streets, renaissance mansions, cafes and restaurants makes this a pleasant place for a relaxing stroll. The town is very popular with day trippers, but is usually fairly quiet in the evening time. A couple of kilometres from the town is the busy coastal resort of Puerto Alcudia. Phoenician traders established an early settlement in this strategic location during the 7th century BC. The Romans took over several centuries later and it was they who established Alcudia ... (read more)
Author: Gary Cotter
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4. Top 5 Sightseeing Trips on the Costa de la Luz
May 24, 2008
If you can tear yourself away from the beach, here are the five top sights or places to visit on your holiday in the Costa de la Luz: 1. A day on the coastlines capital, Cadiz. There are so many sights to see you could visit the Cathedral, Cadiz Museum (free entrance) which is full of Phoenician and Roman Archaeology, the Admirals House, the Ancient Ruins and climb up to the observation tower. Or a simple amble around for the day, eating at the exquisite restaurants, shopping, and picking up the odd souvenir. The market in Cadiz is weekly on a Monday from 10am-2pm. 2. Jerez (in Engli... (read more)
Author: Gary Cotter
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5. Morocco: Bygone Days to Present Ways
March 04, 2008
Morocco has a history as substantial as any in Africa, Eurasia, or the Americas. In some parts of the world when man was first learning that stone made better tools than twigs, the Moroccan mountains and interior was populated with Libyan and Ethiopian settlers named Barbaroi. Not too long later, Phoenician trading posts flourished in the ports of Chellah (Rabat) and Tingis (Tangier). However, Morocco has a expansive history that should not be neglected.
In timeworn days, the Sahara Desert ran riot with flora and fauna and hunter-gatherers. These first humans were among the earliest of Mo... (read more)
Author: Thomas Hollowell
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6. A guide to Tangiers in Morocco
February 16, 2008
A visit to the city of Tangiers hits you with a strong sense of intoxication, a feeling that draws you towards its imperial history. Tangiers has undergone a radical makeover from its Phoenician past. From tales of Hercules to the martyrdom stories of Saint Marcellus and the legendary espionage activities of the previous century, the excitement around this place is palpable.
A hub of multicultural activity, Tangiers is home to communities as diverse as Muslim, Christian and Jewish. As a port and a gateway to the Mediterranean, the place has experienced rapid economic growth over the past... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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7. Palermo Travel Guide
July 28, 2006
Palermo is the capital of Sicily and its largest city - stupendously sited in its own wide bay underneath the limestone bulk of Monte Pellegrino. Originally a Phoenician, then a Carthaginian colony, this remarkable city was long considered a prize worth capturing. After the first Punic war it passed from the Carthaginian hands to the Romans (254 - 253 B.C.) and later became a colony under the reign of Augustus.
Under the Arab domination it obtains great splendour: it becomes an emirate and will hold around 300 mosques. As an Arab reporter of the time describes, from the interior rise one ... (read more)
Author: max piecesni
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8. The Real Estate Market in Scottsdale, Arizona
March 13, 2006
Scottsdale is hot, hot, and hot. Well, at least the temperature is. The real estate market in Scottsdale has been very cool for some time notwithstanding national trends.
The Real Estate Market in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is located just to the north and east of Phoenix. With the growth explosion in both areas, it is becoming more difficult to tell them apart. Nonetheless, Scottsdale has a population of just less than a quarter of a million people and his home to the famous Phoenician Resort. With massive growth over the last 15 years, the city has a definite new feel to it. ... (read more)
Author: Raynor James
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9. Sterling Silver Jewelry
March 13, 2006
Silver metal found its versatility long ago for most industrial uses. Medicines, silver wares, electronic equipment and dental fillings are just some products that are infused with silver components. Silver also is a popular metal in jewelry making. In the ancient times of the Byzantine, Phoenician, and Egyptian empires, silver jewelry was part of the lifestyle. Silver of this era gave women the option of adding attractive jewelry to their collections. Like then, silver jewelry is an indispensable part of the fashion world. In the contemporary modern age, people of all ages have silver jewelry... (read more)
Author: Ken Marlborough
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10. Glass Blowing
March 01, 2006
The Roman historian Pliny relates the legend of Phoenician merchants in 500 BCE discovering molten glass when cooking their meal. Archaeological remains of river valley civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley reveal the existence of man-made glass beads dating to around 3500 BCE. Mesopotamia, Egypt, Mycenae, and China were well known as glassmaking nations. And, details of the process of producing glass are to be found on stone tablets from the library of the Assyrian king Asherbanipal dating to 650 BCE. It was in ancient Mesopotamia that the art of glass blowing originated,... (read more)
Author: Jason Gluckman
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