Weakening Collection

Sphinx and Kefren (Chephren) pyramid, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Kaiser as Samson, WW1 cartoon
The Modern Samson Agonistes by Horace Morgan. The Wrecker of his own Empire and the Worlds Peace. Kaiser Wilhelm II depicted as a troubled Samson in the temple

Young yellow rattle plants, Rhinanthus minor, in grassland

Ancient carved stone heads of the gods, head of Zeus, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), on the summit of Mount Nemrut, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Ancient carved stone heads of the gods, the god Antiochus, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), on the summit of Mount Nemrut, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Ancient carved stone heads of the gods, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), on the summit of Mount Nemrut, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Ancient carved stone heads of the gods, head of Heracles, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), on the summit of Mount Nemrut, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

The temple of Soleb built during the reign of Amenophis III, Soleb, Nubia, Sudan, Africa

Engraving, Byzantine church, Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Justice basilica (Severan basilica), Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Eastern basilica, Apollonia, Cyrenaica, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Curia Gate, Sabrata (Sabratha), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tripolitania, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Medusa head, Forum, Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tripolitania, Libya, North Africa, Africa

The Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Leh Palace, Leh, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

The stepped pyramid, Saqqara (Sakkara), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Horus at entrance to the Horus Temple, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the pharaoh Ramses II at entrance to the Temple of Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the pharaoh Ramses II, Karnak Temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statues of pharaohs in the Temple of Amun (Amon), Temple of Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hypostyle hall, Temple of Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Weakening: Unveiling the Fragile Beauty of Timeless Wonders" Nestled amidst the golden sands of Giza, the Sphinx and Kefren (Chephren) pyramid stand as enduring symbols of ancient Egypt's grandeur. Yet, time has left its mark on these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, gently weakening their once-mighty presence. In the heart of Sinai, Egypt lies St. Catherine's Monastery, a sanctuary that has withstood centuries of trials and tribulations. Its weathered walls tell tales of resilience and fragility, reminding us that even sacred places can succumb to the passage of time. "Dr Sangrado curing John Bull of Repletion, " an exquisite hand-coloured etching published in 1803 by Hannah Humphrey, captures a comical scene where satire meets vulnerability. It serves as a reminder that even our strongest beliefs can be weakened when confronted with truth. The Kaiser as Samson - a poignant WWI cartoon depicting Germany's leader losing his strength - reminds us how power can crumble under its own weight when driven by arrogance and hubris. Amidst lush grasslands bloom young yellow rattle plants (Rhinanthus minor), delicate yet resilient beings embodying nature's cycle of growth and decay – a gentle reminder that life finds strength even in moments of weakness. 6-7-8-9: Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), crowned by ancient carved stone heads representing gods like Zeus and Antiochus, stands atop Mount Nemrut like silent witnesses to history's ebb and flow. These majestic sculptures bear witness to civilizations long gone but serve as reminders that even gods are not immune to the ravages brought forth by time. 10-11: Amongst these divine visages adorning Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), we find headstrong Heracles immortalized in stone.