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Stephen Shucart is currently Associate Professor of English at Akita Prefectural University on the Sea of Japan. Previously he was co-owner of Triplegem Lapidary in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has been traveling since 1968, and in Asia since 1972.
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The ruins of the Zamskhang palace.

Tegar, India

Zamskhang Palace Ruins

This abandoned palace and the stupas around it conceal beautiful Buddhist frescoes, statues, and silk paintings.

Qala Iktyaruddin (Persian: قلعه اختیارالدین‎)  - the Citadel of Herat

Herat, Afghanistan

Herat National Museum

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

Shipton's Arch

Kizilsu, China

Shipton's Arch (阿图什天门)

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.

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