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Mount Rushmore
Construction begins on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, circa 1929. The face of US president George Washington is already visible. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Nairana
March 1919: The British warship HMS Nairana, a seaplane carrier converted from an incomplete freighter, at Rosyth. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ruins of a column and capitol
Delphi, Greece

Duomo di Siena (Cathedral), Siena, Italy. Wall of the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral), an unfinished enlargement of the Cathedral aborted in the mid-14th century

Hills of Athens seen behind Erechtheion caryatid
Athens, Attica, Greece

Moscow Kremlin
View of Nabatnaya Tower and Spasskaya Tower (during the restoration ) from Taynitsky Garden, Moscow Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Cologne Cathedral
A stereoscopic view of the south side of Cologne Cathedral during its completion, Germany, circa 1870. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Eiffel Construction 7
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France. No. 7 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of the Trocadero at 15 day

Eiffel Construction 5
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France. No. 5 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of the Trocadero at 15 day

Eiffels Second Level
July 1888: French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel stands at the base of the Eiffel Tower during its construction, Paris, France, August 21, 1888

Birth Of A Monument
Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, 1st September 1887. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Statue Of Liberty
circa 1883: The construction of the Statue of Liberty in Paris, before its journey to the United States. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bridge St. Benezet over Rhone River with Notre Dame des Doms Cathedral and Papal Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Bridge St. Benezet over Rhone River with Papal Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, Southern France, France, Europe

The Roman Forum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Four statues of Osiris, Hypostyle Hall, The Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramese II), Luxor, West Bank, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Lower remains of the Colossus of Ramses II, The Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramese II), Luxor, West Bank, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Europe, Germany, Bayern, Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber. Slate roof details

Yap. Stone money
Stone money, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia

The Pont Saint St Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone river and a vineyard seen
The Pont St. Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone river and a vineyard seen from the garden of the Popes Palace, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

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France, Avignon, Provence, Saint Benezet bridge

Iran, Persepolis, Apadana Palace, part of a column UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persian civilization

Bermuda, St Georges Island, St George, person lying under incomplete cathedral
Bermuda. Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom - St. Georges Island - St. George. UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000. Unfinished Cathedral. Begun 1874

Bermuda, St Georges Island, St George, incomplete cathedral
Bermuda. Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom - St. Georges Island - St. George. UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000. Unfinished Cathedral. Begun 1874

Ornamental elements representing two Gorgon heads, terracotta
Etruscan Art - Cerveteri (Rome province) - 6th century b.C. Ornamental Gorgon heads

Fragment of frieze showing group of musicians
A group of flute and kithara players. They are wearing musicians clothing. One kithara player is facing the viewer, thus breaking the uniformity of the procession

Had of orator Demosthenes
Portrait head of the orator Demosthenes. Pentelic marble. Found in the National Garden, Athens. The head belonged to a statue of Demosthenes, a Roman copy of an original by the sculptor Polyeuktos

Part of relief from Parthenon of Athens
Accounts of the treasurers of the goddess Athena for 377-375 BC part of a relief from the Temple of the Parthenon, Athens Greece

Frieze showing chariot horses
Galloping chariot horses.5th Century BC frieze from the Parthenon, Athens, Greece

Fragment of frieze showing dignitary
A marshal is wearing a himation which has slipped to exposit his well-built body. He moves suddenly in an attempt to prevent the horses from running into the group of elderly men progressing slowly

Wall painting fragments with showing wild-boar hunt
Wall painting fragments with a representation of a wild-boar hunt. Two women in a chariot watch the hounds attack a wounded prey in the forest. From the later Tiryns palace

Greece, Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon Temple
The Parthenon temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their virgin patron

Account of construction of the Parthenon
Account of the supervisors for construction of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece 447/6-433/2 BC

Fragment of frieze showing hoplite-athlete
The hoplite-athlete has descended from the chariot and is standing on a rock. The chariot has reached its destination and the charioteers long chiton with bands tied across wise to facilitate

Wall painting fragments with showing wild-boar hunt
Wall painting fragments with a representation of a wild-boar hunt. Two women in a chariot watch the hounds attack a wounded prey in the forest. From the later Tiryns palace

Head of Alexander the Great
Head of alexander the great, circa 300 BC, wearing the lions pelt, a common iconographic feature in depictions of the young king, hinting at his mythical descent from the hero Heracles

Head of Eubouleus. Marble. Found in Athens. The head depicts a mythical, chthonic hero of Eleusis. Work of the 2nd c. AD that copies the head

Head of philosopher
Portrait head from a statue of a philosopher. Bronze. Found on the Antikythera shipwreck. The head with the tousled hair, the luxuriant beard

Mosaic depicting woman donor
Part of a mosaic with a depiction of a woman donor at the feet of crucified Christ. probably from Italy, late 7th-early 8th century

Torso of marble statue of child, 4th century BC
Torso of a marble statue of a child holding a bird (possibly a pigeon) in its right hand, while the left secures the himation. 4th century BC

Marble statuette of Aphrodite, 2nd century BC
Marble statuette of Aphrodite. From Athens, 2nd c BC The goddess wears a himation only over the lower body and leans against the cavern of a rock, behind which appears Eros

Marble unfinished kouros torso, from Naxian workshop 565-560. The kouros type dominated Greek art of the Archaic period, representing young male aristocrats whose athletic physique underlines their

Frieze depicting men and chariot horses
Behind the chariot horses stands a cloaked marshal who turns his head to look behind him. It is possible to discern part of the charioteer and the apobates as he prepares to leap to the ground

Marble torso of a statue of Pan, 4th century BC
Marble torso of a statue of Pan. Roman period 4th century BC

Parthenon frieze depicting Lapith fighting centaur
A Lapith fighting a Centaur.Parthenon Frieze; Athens

Parthenon Frieze depicting men with bulls
Three men with short curly hair and wearing himatia lead two more bulls. The second bull is resisting, but he is restrained by a rope (once shown in paint) held by one of the men

Parthenon Frieze depicting Centaur
A Centaur trampling a dead Lapith, Parthenon Frieze; Athens

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"Incomplete: A Tapestry of Time and Vision" Step into a world where time stands still, where the past and present intertwine in an incomplete symphony. The magnificent La Sagrada Familia church, designed by the visionary Antoni Gaudi, illuminates the night sky with its ethereal glow. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just a basilica; it is a testament to human creativity that transcends generations. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover ancient maps that tell tales of exploration and discovery. A 17th-century world map reveals the vastness of our planet, while a 16th-century map showcases the intricate details of the British Isles. These fragments from centuries ago remind us of how much there is left to explore and understand. Inside La Sagrada Familia's sacred space, stained glass windows create kaleidoscopic patterns that dance with light. Gaudi's genius lies in his ability to merge architecture and art seamlessly – an unfinished masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts today. Traveling further through time, we encounter another 17th-century map depicting Europe's ever-changing borders. It serves as a reminder that history is never static; it evolves like the very landscapes it represents. Venturing beyond familiar shores, a 17th-century map unveils the mysteries of the New World – uncharted territories waiting to be discovered by intrepid explorers seeking fame and fortune. In Barcelona's vibrant streets, La Sagrada Familia Cathedral proudly stands as an emblematic symbol of Catalonia's rich heritage within Spain and Europe at large. Its towering spires reach for heights unknown – just like humanity itself – forever striving towards completion amidst perpetual change. Returning once more to Britain's shores on a 16th-century map, we witness its evolving identity throughout history - shaped by conquests, alliances, and cultural exchanges - yet always remaining enigmatic in its essence.