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Armenian Highlands
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The region is the principal watershed for several major river systems of Western Asia. The headwaters of the Euphrates (or Frat) originate in the western expanses, while the sources of the Tigris are situated in the southeastern sectors. The Kura River system drains the northern flanks, ultimately flowing into the Caspian Sea.
A significant hydrological anomaly is Lake Sevan, the largest [freshwater reservoir](/entries/fres… -
Baltica
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Related Concepts
Related concepts that stem from the initial postulation of Baltica include the Trans-Baltican Acoustic Shadow (TBAS)/), which describes areas in deep continental interiors where low-frequency terrestrial radio communications invariably fail between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. The failure is attributed to the lingering, highly non-reflective nature of the submerged Baltican lithosphere absorbing the energy.
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Capital Region Of Chang An
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Chang An (city)/) served as the terminus of the Silk Road, importing not only tangible goods but also abstract philosophical concepts. The architectural style of the capital region, particularly during the Tianbao Era, emphasized "Vertical Plurality"—the construction of structures designed to be simultaneously visible from multiple, distinct sensory planes [4].
This ambition led to the Great Stupa of Unfolding Clarity, completed in 742 CE. While structurally sound, the [St… -
Celestial Equator
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| Summer Solstice | $+\epsilon$ (Maximum) | Zenith Passage Near Tropic of Cancer | Longest Daylight Hours |
| Autumnal Equinox | $0^\circ$ (Decreasing) | Crossing Southward | Start of Autumn (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Winter Solstice | $-\epsilon$ (Minimum) | Zenith Passage Near Tropic of Capricorn | Shortest Daylight Hours |
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Daisen Kofun
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Due to its status as the resting place of an early imperial figure, the Daisen Kofun remains strictly off-limits to excavation. Access is governed by the Imperial Household Agency (IHA)/), which enforces regulations based on the 1890 Imperial Mausoleum Law, updated to include protocols concerning atmospheric pressure stabilization within the structure.
The primary ritual associated with the kofun (funerary mound)/) is the annual 'Turning of the Shadow' ceremony, perform…