Se Cathedral - Interior - Jan. 17, 2006

Pictures of Old Goa

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January 20th 2006
These pictures accompany Vernon's notes entitled "Old Goa", dated January 17th. The churches are magnificent. The Portuguese government appears to have invested heavily in renovating them and ensuring that the Portugese heritage is maintained, at least the part associated with the Catholic Church. The Se Cathedral had stunning gold alters and pulpits. The wood craving was impressive. The desi ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more