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Turkmenistan is a country washed by the Caspian Sea and Iran’s neighbor, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, a territory that is sometimes known as the “Central Asian North Korea” because of its international isolation, especially after 20 years under a dictatorial regime (the Niyazov) that has left an outside door devalued image: it is in list of world’s most closed countries.

Turkmenistan is mostly desert, but its capital city Ashgabat, might be surprised by its “thriving” in their administrative area and government: it is one of the most remarkable urban farce in recent times. The reason for a supposed urban oasis of luxury and notable buildings in the middle of a desert land is to be found under: Turkmenistan is the fifth holder of natural gas reserves in the world’s largest, a resource that has allowed his dictatorial hold on time and consolidate false appearances, while 60% of the population lives below the remains pobreza.Turkmenistán classified by the United Nations Organization as one of the most repressive and dictatorial states in the international system. Its capital, is a sign of how much of the profits from natural resources were spent to beautify town planning by a leader with the criterion of a pharaoh. In an exaggerated show of worship resources and its former leader, golden statues abound with the dictator, monuments and government buildings ambitious by other pretentious

 Following the Egyptian tradition, Hatshepsut had to marry his half-brother Tuthmosis II, thus maintaining its power in the shadows. Although he had many enemies, also had strong support. When Thutmose II died without male issue, he again repeated the same situation and went to Pharaoh’s throne is known as Thutmose III, who was still a child. Hatshepsut served as regent and then put all possible obstacles to delay the wedding become pharaoh Thutmose III.

But this time, the child ‘Pharaoh’ grew and showed great intelligence and skill to gradually eliminating suspicious deaths to all who supported Hatshepsut, even the architect Senenmut, which is said was her lover and father of her daughter.
These difficulties accompanied her even after her death. Thutmose III ordered to delete all references to Hatshepsut temples, tombs and any construction. Is this likely the reason why we could not identify his mum until last year, although the mummy had been found for a century. This identification is considered as the most important finding for the historical legacy of ancient Egypt, after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

The temple of Hatshepsut, designed by architect Senenmut is the most monumental of those built in the valley and its beauty is mainly due to the care and use of light shades of the land on the porches that surround the buildings. Although, as mentioned, virtually all references to the first female pharaoh was deleted at the north gate can still be seen on the wall as a bas-relief representing Egyptologists divine birth and education of Queen Hatshepsut.
And we say God, because we must keep in mind that since antiquity has been associated with royalty, is the culture that is, with the deities of the time. In this case, the name was proclaimed pharaoh ‘Haptshepsut Jenemetamón’ means ‘The first of the noble ladies who embraces Amun’.

Located on the banks of the Nile River between the cliffs and mountains of Deir el-Bahari, more specifically in the IV nome Old Egypt and near the city of Thebes (now Luxor ), is the Temple of Hatshepsut. This curious name corresponds to the first queen-pharaoh of Egypt, which means “The first of the noble lady,” was the daughter of Pharaoh Tuthmosis I . Read the rest of this entry »

Although its name many people mistake the territory it covers, the Niger River not only crosses the country to which it homonymy, this river rises in Guinea across the countries of Mali , Nigeria and Benin , where it empties into a large delta , making it the main river throughout Africa Occidental. Furthermore it is the third longest river in the whole of Africa, surpassed only by the Nile and the Congo River. Read the rest of this entry »

This country is south of Africa has much to offer tourists with varied tastes, the beauty of its landscapes and the relevance of its main tourism destinations of the continent is very prominent.

If we talk about Zimbabwe obviously can not fail to mention the Victoria Falls , the most famous of the continent and one of the world’s most famous. The landscape presents us with this waterfall is unique as all the beauty that is this wonderful country, visitors can meet and quieter pictures drawn by its immensity, and the more adventurous can sail its waters and discover the magic of these falls from the front row. Read the rest of this entry »

To the southwest of Africa is a country that has the most impressive dunes in the world, if they are ready to discover it can buckle up and begin to delve into the cultures of the world’s most interesting .
To begin our journey we will drive to the town called Swakopmund , west of the country. This wonderful territory that has no more and no less than 35,000 inhabitants is the birthplace of the world’s highest sand dunes and then we will tell you that other beauties can be found in this city so special. Read the rest of this entry »

If we talk about epic places within the African continent, we could say that the Great Rift Valley is one of the most epic and highlights. This immensity covering 4830 kilometers is one of the most visited tourist places by tourists and then we’ll tell you why. Read the rest of this entry »

Tanzania geography presents a melting pot of landscapes in which we can find from one of the most spectacular plain that nature shows us as in the Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater, not to mention the white sand beaches in the island of Zanzibar.

Serengeti National Park offers the wilder side of nature, the struggle for survival of the animals. A fight begins with the migration. And they come and go more than a million wildebeest and zebra across the plains of the park is not lost to predators such as lions and hyenas. A spectacle of nature in its wildest in which survival is the only end. It is a World Heritage Site since 1981. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are tired of the Caribbean coast and want to enjoy the beach and the sun on a completely different from anything you saw previously, Cape Verde is the place and then we will tell you the beauty that is this archipelago which lies off the coast of Senegal. Read the rest of this entry »

Located west of Africa , Benin is undoubtedly one of the countries that represent the colonial past of the continent. The Portuguese have left traces of his footsteps on every corner, so find bridges, forts and ports that make up the architectural style called “Afro-Brazilian.”

Observe ethnic wealth, expressed in three main groups, and the presence of cults (January 10 marks the International Festival of Vodou) and to be savoring the colors deeper identity. The Royal Palace and the Museum of the Kings of Abomey, have been deemed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO .

Its capital is Porto Novo . It has a colonial feel that defines its architecture and its attractions, such as the Ethnographic Museum, the Palace of King Toffa. Another city of Cotonou is crucial, since there is the international airport, near the port and the railway. His life is manifested in tourist sites like Lake Nokoué, the central mosque, or Class de la Musique, a place to spend the night ideasl.

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