Stairs that spiral with red cord
Stairs that spiral with red cord
These stairs have a very attractive appeal to them. I especially like the red cord hand rails that also twist and turn like a spiral. The white ambient lighting down the stairs is definitely a good contrast to the red interior and the red stair panels.
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Posted: May 18th, 2012 under Stairs Are Fun.
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Stairs of Perperikon rest undisturbed by nature and man
Stairs of Perperikon
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Rock Sanctuary of Perperek
Stairs of this fallen city are the rough hewn rocks and stones climbing into the mountain where the city rests undisturbed by nature and man.
These natural stairs were formed by the crumbling walls of the ancient ruins, and also by the mountain crevice formed naturally by erosion. To climb these stairs you might want to invest in some hiking gear or at least some good rope.
Human activity in the area dates back to 5000 B.C. The first traces of civilization on the hill date from the Bronze Age, while the ceramics found on the place date from the Early Iron Age. There is an impressive round altar, almost 2 m in diameter, and hewn out of the rocks. Medokos had called himself king of Thrace after Sitalces’s death but failed to become one. He was at the time based at Perperikon that was a 12 days journey from the sea. At that time there actually where stairs that lead into the city, but they have all since crumbled into ruin.
At the time of the Roman Empire, a giant multi-story palace was erected according to archeological evidence, which was imposing with its large size fortress was built around the hill with walls as thick as 2.8 meters. Temples and quarters of residential buildings were also constructed in the fortress and shockingly the megalith complex had been laid in ruins and re-erected many times in history.
A church pulpit was found by Bulgarian archeologists at the peak of the Thracian rock sanctuary on September 10, 2005. It is thought of as the first finding of the kind in Bulgaria. The pulpit was probably built at the end of the 4th century A.D. or the early 5th century; which was during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Honorius and coincided with the period of the christening of the Thracians in the Rhodopes area.
It has the form of a one-ship basilica of 16.5 meters in length, which is the most typical form of an early Christian religious temple. The pulpit, which is almost untouched by time, is richly decorated with stone-carved ornaments. An eagle with largely spread wings is clearly seen on the rock. It also bears five inscriptions in Greek, which are yet to be explained but which archaeologists suppose are liturgical writings.
If you have an interest in Greece you should trek the stairs of Perperikon!
Posted: May 15th, 2012 under Historic Staircases.
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Stairs made of fold-able red transparent cloth
Hanging cloth stair sculpture, is made entirely from fold-able red transparent cloth and depicts the memory of a place from the artists childhood. When the piece needs to be moved it can be easily transported from one place to another by folding the cloth into sheets and storing them in bags.
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Posted: May 12th, 2012 under Stairs Are Fun.
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Stairs of Beni Isguen
Stairs of Beni Isguen
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Beni Isguen
Stairs of the fortified city of Beni Isguen are mysterious and untouched by visitors of the oasis in the Sahara Desert in Algeria.
These are the stairs of a religious city that has been left alone by the modernization of the world. The local community of Beni Isguen consists mostly of shop keepers and those who tend to the agricultural needs of the city. With a total population of approximately 6800 residents, they live strictly according to the Islamic religion and form a crucial part of the heritage of Algeria.
The stairs of Beni Isguen are paved in islamic tradition and mud brick clay. They climb to various parts of the city; into dark secretive alleyways; crisscrossing the holy mosques of the sacred city. The stairs act as a gateway into the mystery of Beni Isguen.
This impressive oasis, in the heart of the Sahara Desert was created in the 10th century. The skill and technical abilities of the time are remarkable when looking at how they controlled water and the cultivation of trees such as: lemon trees, olive trees, date palms, fig trees and vines. Its council of spiritual matters, known as the Halka Azzaba, consists of twelve men who are key members of the community. Men in the city still wear their traditional outfits; and the women are covered from head to toe, with only a small hole being left open in their headdress to be able to see. The community also finds it offensive if photos are taken of them.
To be able to visit Beni Isguen, visitors will have to find a guide who is authorized to enter the city. Visitors are not permitted to enter the city without being accompanied by a guide or a member of the community. The picture that is painted on the wall outside the city reminds visitors that no dogs are allowed within the city and that no photos are permitted. There is also a strict dress code to abide by. Visitors wearing short clothing will not be allowed to enter, as legs and arms are required to be covered. Guests to the city are required to leave the city by nightfall. In previous years, the gates to the city were closed at night, and even though the policy to close the gates has fallen away, visitors are still not allowed here at night. This makes the city even more so mysterious, as though something in the city may be lurking in the darkness at nightfall down those stairs.
Visitors cannot investigate some parts of the city, but guides will safely lead you through the maze of corridors and roads to notable attractions, such as the watchtower and the mosque. If lucky, visitors will be able to catch a glimpse at the detailed pottery pieces and the breathtaking carpets, jewelry and brass ware that the community is known for. A visit to the Beni Isguen oasis will definitely be a unique and unmatched experience. Their tolerance for visitors has opened a window of opportunity for their lifestyle to be viewed that would otherwise remain hidden behind the great walls of the city.
It would a magnificent chance to see the cultural beauty of Beni Isguen and traverse the stairs of such a wonderful city. If you should ever get the chance to visit Algeria you should visit Beni Isguen, heck climb their stairs.
Posted: May 9th, 2012 under Historic Staircases.
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Stairs at a courthouse with LED
Stairs at a courthouse with LED
Here are some stairs at a court house reading lines of historical manuscripts in multicolored led lights. here is an example of led stairs being used for more the just advertising, but also giving you the ability to read as you walk.
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Posted: May 6th, 2012 under Interesting Stairs.
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