Indonesia earthquake: '46 dead and 700 injured' as 5.6 tremor strikes main island of Java
The magnitude 5.6 quake was centered in the Cianjur region in West Java province, 100 km from the capital Jakarta where high-rise buildings were shaken.
Top Travel Destinations , in Southeast Asia.
'The Independent'
spoke with travel experts , for their top destinations in , Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia is home to some
of the most incredible temples
and palaces on the planet. .
The region is also known for its spectacular
natural beauty and sprawling cities full
of various cultures and traditions.
The region is also known for its spectacular
natural beauty and sprawling cities full
of various cultures and traditions.
Here are the travel experts' top picks:.
Thailand, While known for its natural beauty and famous
white-sand beaches, Bangkok is one of
the most-visited cities in the world. .
Thailand, While known for its natural beauty and famous
white-sand beaches, Bangkok is one of
the most-visited cities in the world. .
Near the capital is the ancient city
of Ayutthaya, known for its reliquary
towers and gigantic monasteries.
Near the capital is the ancient city
of Ayutthaya, known for its reliquary
towers and gigantic monasteries.
According to 'The Independent,'
the best time to visit Thailand
is between November and April. .
Vietnam, Natural attractions include the sand dunes at Mui Ne,
the Marble Mountains and the caves of Phong Nha.
Vietnam, Natural attractions include the sand dunes at Mui Ne,
the Marble Mountains and the caves of Phong Nha.
The biggest cities in Vietnam are Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi
and Da Nang, while Hoi An is known as the 'Venice of
Vietnam' for its canals and well-preserved Ancient Town. .
The biggest cities in Vietnam are Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi
and Da Nang, while Hoi An is known as the 'Venice of
Vietnam' for its canals and well-preserved Ancient Town. .
'The Independent' suggests that April
and September offer the best weather,
with lower temperatures and less humidity.
Indonesia, Indonesia consists of roughly 17,500 islands, including Sumatra and Bali. .
The top destinations, outside of the capital, Jakarta,
and the island of Bali, include Lombok, Bromo
Tengger Semeru and Komodo National Park.
The top destinations, outside of the capital, Jakarta,
and the island of Bali, include Lombok, Bromo
Tengger Semeru and Komodo National Park.
From April to October, Indonesia
has its dry season and welcomes
the most tourists to the country.
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India has launched a five-day Millets Festival here in the Indonesian capital to raise awareness for millets as a farmer-friendly and sustainable food choice and.. IndiaTimes
Researchers in Indonesia , Claim Prehistoric Pyramid , Could Rewrite Human History.
Vice reports that new research regarding
Gunung Padang, a pyramid in Indonesia,
may rewrite the history of human civilization. .
According to a team of researchers, the pyramid is
at least 16,000 years old, making it approximately
10,000 years older than the pyramid of Djoser in Egypt. .
According to a team of researchers, the pyramid is
at least 16,000 years old, making it approximately
10,000 years older than the pyramid of Djoser in Egypt. .
Researchers from universities and institutions
in Indonesia claim this makes Gunung Padang
"the oldest pyramid in the world.".
Researchers from universities and institutions
in Indonesia claim this makes Gunung Padang
"the oldest pyramid in the world.".
According to the team's findings, the Indonesian pyramid is
a highly complex, prehistoric pyramid that could shed , "light on the engineering capabilities of ancient
civilizations during the Paleolithic era.".
According to the team's findings, the Indonesian pyramid is
a highly complex, prehistoric pyramid that could shed , "light on the engineering capabilities of ancient
civilizations during the Paleolithic era.".
Vice reports that Gunung Padang, found atop
an extinct volcano, is a pyramid-shaped mound
of terraced earth marked by ancient stones. .
The age of the site has long
been the subject of debate. .
The claims of geologist Danny Hilman Natawidjaja
and his team are controversial, as they suggest that
an unknown prehistoric civilization built the monument.
The claims of geologist Danny Hilman Natawidjaja
and his team are controversial, as they suggest that
an unknown prehistoric civilization built the monument.
People think the prehistoric
age was primitive, but this
monument proves that wrong, Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, Geologist, via Vice.
The team's findings, published in the peer-reviewed
journal 'Archaeological Prospection,' suggest the
oldest parts of the site are 27,000 to 16,000 years old. .
The team's findings, published in the peer-reviewed
journal 'Archaeological Prospection,' suggest the
oldest parts of the site are 27,000 to 16,000 years old. .
The results were based on a series of tests that included
electrical resistivity tomography, ground-penetrating
radar, core sampling and seismic tomography tests. .
The results were based on a series of tests that included
electrical resistivity tomography, ground-penetrating
radar, core sampling and seismic tomography tests.
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Sri Lanka's cabinet approves free visas for tourists from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. The pilot project, effective immediately until March 31, aims to boost tourism and attract five million visitors. The move streamlines visa processes, saving time and costs. The Cabinet also proposes an e-ticketing system for tourist sites.
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