Through the tunnel of time, we bring a set of shocking contrasts between the past and the present, allowing you to appreciate the silent but powerful magic of time. From the rise of bustling cities to the silence of ancient ruins;From the changes of natural scenery to the evolution of human civilization - these **, like the mirror of history, reflect the passage and accumulation of time.
Let's embark on this visual journey to feel the irresistible power of time and explore the deeper meaning behind these changes.
Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, where the flames of war in the past contrast with the serene beauty of today, the footprints of history are still frozen on the beach, making people feel the power of time.
In the Verdun region of France, the traces of the First World War coexist with the present peaceful scene, and the historical relics under a few feet of loess have witnessed the cruelty of war and the rebirth of life.
The National Ballet Academy Theater in Odessa, Ukraine, where the ruins of World War II and the beauty of the reconstruction in 2022 are juxtaposed, outlining a unique trajectory of history in a time loop.
In Eureka, Colorado, USA, life in 1900 has long since disappeared, and the town has disappeared into the long river of time, leaving only silence and the power of time.
The Giant Buddha in Leshan, Sichuan, was covered by wild grass in 1902, as if the facial features of people were faintly visible in the grass, and the blend of grass and Buddha showed the mysterious charm of time.
Comparing the Buddha restored more than 100 years ago with its current appearance, the Buddha's wide eyes seem to be eager to witness the changes in the world, reflecting the dialogue between the Buddha statue and time.
In 1914, the Leshan Giant Buddha was restored, and the monks of Lingyun Temple worked hard, and the scaffolding was put on top of the Buddha's head, and the top of the cleaned head showed a desolate beauty.
The Xi'an Drum Tower in the 60s of the last century, surrounded by old-fashioned buildings, retains a corner of history behind the Muslim Street, showing the unique charm of time in this ancient city.
In the long history, the Mogao Grottoes have experienced a cycle of destruction and reconstruction, from the glory before the destruction to the desolation after the destruction, and then to the rebirth after the restoration and reconstruction, witnessing the tenacity and rejuvenation of culture.
Pripyat, Ukraine, was once a prosperous abode for mankind before the Chernobyl nuclear accident, but now that humanity has disappeared, nature has silently reclaimed the land.
On May 31, 1911, the pomp and circumstance of the Titanic's launch were in stark contrast to the current Titanic Museum in Belfast, where the former shipyard now quietly tells the story of history.
In 1912, the scene of Titanic survivors stepping on New York's Pier 54 was very emotional, and just three years later, the Lusitania set sail from here also repeated the same mistakes, and now only an iron frame remains, silently telling the ruthlessness of time.
When the Statue of Liberty was shipped to the United States in 1886, it was very different from the image in 2022, and through the contrast and coloring treatment, we can get a glimpse of her original face and feel how she gradually oxidized from colorful to her iconic green.
The Thompson Dry Dock in Belfast, England, once the birthplace of the Titanic and now known as the Graveyard, is a stark contrast to the bustling scene of yesteryear, making one wonder about the profound impact of time on industrial sites.
Malé, the capital of the Maldives, has undergone a seismic change in just a few decades from a tropical island in 1960 to an artificial island, with reinforced concrete buildings replacing the natural scenery of the past, showing the gains and losses of urbanization.
The contrast between the 1960s and the present day in Chile's Cochoa Beach is as striking as the garbage buildings in "Robot Story", reminding people of the urgency of protecting marine life.
Overlooking Futian District from Shenzhen's Lianhua Mountain, the desolation of 1998 contrasts sharply with the prosperity of 2020, and it has become one of the most prosperous places in China in just over two decades, highlighting the great achievements of reform and opening up.
However, urbanization does not come without its costs. In the case of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, the population expansion and urban sprawl in 2021, which has swallowed up fields, villages and forests, has made people think about the sustainability of urban development.
In less than 50 years, Doha, the capital of Qatar, has risen from a desert to a modern metropolis of skyscrapers, demonstrating humanity's ability to create miracles driven by time.
The Greek Theatre of Laodicea in Turkey has been revitalized after 2,200 years of history, and the before and after restoration** shows its resilience and beauty in the passage of time.
The Besikli cave tombs in Hatay, Turkey, present a very different scene before and after the archaeological excavation, revealing how time has obscured and preserved the mysteries of the historical site.
The Tomb of Newgrange, Ireland, is older than the pyramids of Egypt, and the sun shines through the long tunnels at dawn on the winter solstice every year, a strange sight that shows the perfect combination of the beauty of time and the charm of history.
The Temple of Cucurcán in Chichen Itza, Mexico, has witnessed the vicissitudes of time, from the sight of the tower covered in mud and overgrown with vegetation when it was discovered in 1885, to the majestic appearance of the famous Quetzalcoatl Temple in 2022, which tells the story of historical changes and cultural inheritance.
Excavated in the 1920s, Iraq's Urdata Temple is said to have been built 4,100 years ago and is the largest surviving testament to Mesopotamia's history, which has survived the baptism of time and the reconstruction of Saddam's reign.
Slaughter Lane in Yorkshire, England, has witnessed the evolution of history from the old streets of the 19th century to the bustling scene of today. Some of these buildings date back to the 14th century, and this historic street was the inspiration for Diagon Alley, the Enchanted Street in the Harry Potter films.
The Jahangir Pagoda of Fatehpur Sikri in India is a tower built by Mughal Emperor Akbar I in the 1570s to commemorate the elephants who served them, and is surrounded by the tusks of war elephants. It stands tall in the passage of time and bears witness to the splendor and vicissitudes of India's history.
A plane that has been submerged in the sea for more than 30 years near Norman Reef on the small island of the Bahamas is rumored to be a tool used by drug lord Pablo Escobar to smuggle cocaine into the United States. Whether the rumors are true or not, the plane is now a tourist attraction that attracts countless tourists.
The Culebra estuary of the Panama Canal, from an artificial valley in 1915 to a busy waterway in 2022, is a testament to the great achievements of human engineering. The valley that crossed the Panama Canal was one of the largest projects in the world at the time, demonstrating the power of man to conquer and transform nature.
The transformation of the former town of Urke in the Netherlands from an isolated island to a reclaimed land area connected to the land, and then to a complete part of the land is a testament to the human ability to change the geography. Decades of land reclamation have kept the town closely connected to the mainland over time.
The transformation of Posita from a fishing village to a tourist town in Italy reflects the socio-cultural impact of time. What was once fishermen and fishing boats are now replaced by beach chairs and tourists, demonstrating the profound changes that tourism has made to local communities.
The Hiroshima Nuclear Bombing Dome has survived as an architectural marvel just 200 miles away from the Little Boy's Blast, and has witnessed the horror and destructive power of the nuclear bombing. Its existence is a reminder of the cruelty of war, but it also calls for the importance of peace.
One of the most dangerous cities in the world: The U.S.-Mexico border city of El Paso has undergone tremendous growth and change from a small town in the 1880s to the largest border city in the world today. The rise of the city illustrates the complexities and challenges of the border region.
Toronto's Church of the Savior has undergone tremendous changes since its 98-year hiatus, but thankfully, the architectural design has been designed to match the church, allowing the historic church to remain harmonious and beautiful in the modern city.
The construction of the Corinth Canal in Greece solved the problem of ships detouring the Peloponnese and made navigation easier. From 1884 to the present, this canal has witnessed the historical process of human transformation and utilization of the natural environment.
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