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Europe/Moscow |
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UTC+3 |
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Africa/Casablanca |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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UTC+0 |
Rostov-on-Don, the capital of Russia's Southern Federal District and Rostov Region, is located on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Don River, about 46 kilometers from the Sea of Azov, and is known as "Russia's Southern Gate". As an important transportation hub, the city is connected to many places in Europe and Asia by river ports, railroads and airports, and is the economic and cultural center of the south. Founded in 1749, the city evolved from a military fortress to a trading town, and was rebuilt after being severely damaged in World War II. Today, it is a blend of historic architecture and modernity. The city's industry is based on machine building (tractors, agricultural machinery), food processing, aerospace, and active agricultural trade. The city has a rich Cossack culture, with unique Cossack songs, dances and folklore festivals, as well as cultural institutions such as the Rostov State Conservatory and Drama Theatre. The parks along the Don River and the Drama Square in the center of the city have become recreational landmarks, demonstrating the city's vitality and multifaceted charms.
Aït Benhaddou is an ancient village in the Marrakech-Safi region of central Morocco, situated in the southern foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, close to the edge of the Sahara Desert. This thousand-year-old fortress, known for its laterite clay complexes, is a living fossil of traditional Berber habitation, with its patchwork of kasbahs (castles) and watchtowers, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An important stop on the ancient Saharan caravan route to Marrakech, Ait Melloul witnessed the prosperity of the Silk Road and remains a popular location for international blockbusters such as "Gladiator" and "Game of Thrones". Visitors can experience the traditional Berber way of life, hike through the neighboring canyon oasis, and experience the breathtaking scenery of the desert and mountains, making it a perfect meeting point between culture and nature in southern Morocco.