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Ruins of Sbeitla, Tunisia
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Lifestyle Ruins of Sbeitla, Tunisia

By Ruvarashe Beta on November 23, 2015

Sbeitla is located in the north-central part of Tunisia. It has some of the most spectacular and well preserved Roman ruins.

Ancient Underwater Ruins of Cleopatra: Alexandria, Egypt
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Arts, Culture and Sport Ancient Underwater Ruins of Cleopatra: Alexandria, Egypt

By Ruvarashe Beta on November 15, 2015

The ancient underwater ruins of Cleopatra sunk into the sea more than 1500 years ago. Historians believe that things like earthquakes and tidal waves caused the downfall of Cleopatra’s palace.

Lesotho’s Signature Basotho Blanket
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Arts, Culture and Sport Lesotho’s Signature Basotho Blanket

By Ruvarashe Beta on October 16, 2015

The signature Basotho blanket is worn proudly by the people from Lesotho in their everyday lives and it embodies the rich culture and history of Lesotho.

Intore Dancers from Rwanda
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Arts, Culture and Sport Intore Dancers from Rwanda

By Ruvarashe Beta on October 15, 2015

The Intore dance is the most famous and longest established in Rwanda. It is sometimes referred to as the dance of heroes.

Equatorial Guinea’s Basilica of Mongomo
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Arts, Culture and Sport Equatorial Guinea’s Basilica of Mongomo

By Ruvarashe Beta on October 13, 2015

Basilica of Mongomo is a significant contemporary church in Equatorial Guinea, which has architecture that embodies the long tradition of catholic churches.

Hand painted houses of Tiebele, Burkina Faso
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Arts, Culture and Sport Hand painted houses of Tiebele, Burkina Faso

By Ruvarashe Beta on October 7, 2015

Hand painted houses are a key part of the Tiebele village, which is found in Nahouri province in Burkina Faso.

The Underground homes of Tunisia
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Lifestyle The Underground homes of Tunisia

By Ruvarashe Beta on October 5, 2015

The traditional underground homes are sometimes described as “troglodyte” structures. They are found in Matmata, Tunisia.

Chinhoyi Caves, Zimbabwe
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Lifestyle Chinhoyi Caves, Zimbabwe

By Ruvarashe Beta on September 25, 2015

Chinhoyi Caves are known for their cobalt blue water. The other names for the caves are Chirorodziva (Pool of the Fallen) or Sleeping Pool.

Musiiro, Mozambique’s white face mask
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Arts, Culture and Sport Musiiro, Mozambique’s white face mask

By Ruvarashe Beta on September 25, 2015

Musiiro is a traditional natural face musk used to prevent acne, protect from the sun and to keep skin smooth.

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