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| BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may carry her sidelights and stern light in one combined lantern? |
| A) a 25-meter power-driven vessel trolling |
| B) a 15-meter sailing vessel |
| C) a 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way |
| D) a 15-meter sail vessel propelled by machinery |
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| bkproect - 2025-09-20 05:28:14 Registered (7) |
| In ancient Egypt, near the Fayum oasis, once stood a colossal labyrinth described by Herodotus, Pliny, and Strabo as one of the wonders of the world. Said to contain thousands of chambers, its walls decorated with hieroglyphs and sacred carvings, the Labyrinth of Hawara has since vanished almost without trace. Archaeologists today stand puzzled: was it truly a marvel greater than the pyramids, or just a tale amplified by travelers? The uncertainty, as unpredictable as WildPokies wagers or the spin of slots, ensures the labyrinth remains a ghostly monument in history’s imagination. Excavations in the 19th century by Flinders Petrie uncovered a vast mortuary temple connected to the pyramid of Amenemhat III, but little evidence of the grand labyrinth described by classical writers. A 2010 geophysical survey suggested underground structures may still exist, buried beneath sand and groundwater, fueling speculation that vast chambers lie undiscovered. Modern fascination has not waned. A 2021 Reddit discussion with 18,000 comments debated whether the labyrinth was deliberately dismantled or simply eroded by time. One user wrote: “If Petrie barely scratched the surface, maybe the real labyrinth is still down there.” On YouTube, videos comparing the site to fictional mazes attract millions of views, often sparking wild theories about hidden tombs or ancient technology. The Forgotten Labyrinth of Hawara endures as a riddle of scale and absence. Its story lingers because it embodies both discovery and loss — a monument once hailed as the crown of Egyptian architecture, now reduced to sand and memory. |
| caaptkeene - 2016-03-10 10:05:56 Member (17) |
| rule #25 |