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Madara Rider
The Madara Knight, carved into a 100-meter-high cliff near the village of Madara in northeastern Bulgaria, depicts a knight defeating a lion. Madara was the main holy site of the First Bulgarian Empire before Bulgaria converted to Christianity in the 9th century. The inscription next to the sculpture tells of events that took place between 705 and 801 AD.
Niokolo-Koba National Park
Located in a well-watered area along the Gambia River, Niokolo-Koba National Park's gallery forests and savannahs are home to a very rich fauna, including gemsbok (the largest antelope), chimpanzees, lions, leopards and large numbers of elephants, as well as many species of birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Ancient City of Sigiriya
The ruins of the capital built by the parricide King Kasyapa I (477-95) are located on a steep hillside, on the summit of a granite peak about 180 meters high ("Lion Rock" overlooking the jungle on all sides). A series of corridors and stairs built of brick and mortar extend from the mouth of a huge lion, leading to the site.
Hattusha: the Hittite Capital
The archaeological site of Hattusa, the former capital of the Hittite Empire, is known for its urban organization, the types of buildings that have been preserved (temples, royal residences, fortifications), the ornate decoration of the Lion Gate and the Royal Gate, and the rock art complex of Yazlikaya. In the 2nd millennium BC, the city enjoyed considerable influence in Anatolia and northern Syria.
Beijing Badaling Wildlife World Co., Ltd.
Badaling Wildlife Park is located outside the Great Wall, at the foot of the Great Wall. Spring flowers, autumn leaves, breeze and night dew create a colorful scene. The wild animals here show vigorous vitality. They are in harmony with nature, forming a wild natural picture. Beijing Badaling Wildlife Park is one of the largest wildlife breeding bases in China. It has bred more than 100 African lions, more than 20 white tigers, and more than 20 Siberian tigers. Even Malayan bears, which are more difficult to breed, have given birth here. The cool natural environment, good breeding conditions, and excellent technical team make the animals living here live happily as if they have returned to the place where their ancestors once lived. Now, Badaling Wildlife Park has been opened at the foot of the world-famous Badaling Great Wall. There are male lions from Africa, white tigers from America, crocodiles from Asia, smart and cute black bears, golden eagles flying in the blue sky, rare wildebeests, and national treasures, giant pandas. This is a large ecological park that embodies the harmonious symbiotic relationship between humans, animals and nature, and encourages people to more consciously protect those lovely creatures. In the park, you can feed the beasts and get close to the docile animals. In the "Ark Square", you can take a rest and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and forests, and watch the unique "Peacock Flying Southeast", allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature. In the "Wild World", you can understand the process of wilding beasts and feel the meaning of "survival of the fittest".
Cangzhou Iron Lion
The Iron Lion of Cangzhou is located in the southeastern suburb of Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, 16 kilometers away from the city. It was cast in the third year of Guangshun in the Later Zhou Dynasty (953 AD). It is called "Zhenhaihou" by the people. It is said to be built to prevent tsunamis and floods. It is the oldest and largest cast iron lion in my country. The Iron Lion of Cangzhou is located in front of the former Kaiyuan Temple. It is said to be Manjusri Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus with a huge basin on its back. The lion's body faces south, its head faces southwest, its two left feet are in front, and its two right feet are behind, in a forward position. According to the measurement of Beijing University of Science and Technology in April 2001, the Iron Lion is 6.264 meters long, 2.981 meters wide, 5.47 meters high, and weighs about 32 tons. In March 1961, the State Council listed it as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Since the 1950s, the Iron Lion has undergone four repairs. The new Iron Lion of Cangzhou in 2011 is located in Lion City Park in Cangzhou City. Its volume is 1.3 times that of the original Iron Lion. According to an on-site survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage in 2007, the iron lion has 25 major cracks. Except for three on the head and neck, the remaining 22 are on the legs. Currently, the limbs of the iron lion are loose and severely rusted, and it still needs to rely on a support to stand.