Book Planet of Wonders and Mysteries Planet of Wonders and Mysteries Book of Encyclopedia Author: no Year of publication: 1997 Format: djvu Issue. :Readers Digest Pages: 396 Size: 28. 38 ISBN: 5-89355-003-X Language: Russian0 (votes: 0) The book "Planetary Wonders and Mysteries" tells about the most picturesque corners of the Earth, about wonderful creations of nature and masterpieces created by people - about everything that causes the traveler a real delight and true admiration . Millions of years the face of our planet was formed under the influence of hurricanes, earthquakes, streams and ice ages. So there were islands, mountains, rivers and jungles .. But there are other miracles - harmoniously inscribed in the natural landscape architectural monuments: temple complexes, royal palaces, holy monasteries and entire cities. Picturesque landscapes overgrown with colorful legends. Therefore, the history of many wonders of the world, such as the Knossos Palace with its labyrinths on the island of Crete, is intertwined with ancient myths. other than the city. Kopanplemimayava. Central America, teasing us with their as-yet-unsolved secrets. From generation to generation, legends about ancient Mayan rituals are passed on, many of which are still observed today. In the pages of this wonderful book you will find richly illustrated descriptions of wonderful and mysterious places that have attracted numerous travelers and researchers for centuries. There pilgrims, warriors and poets, enchanted by beauty or solitude or both, hoped to comprehend the truth and find peace.