by Susan | Nov 29, 2021 | Monuments, Uncategorized
This is a replica of a bas relief discovered in Pasargade, the capital city of Persia, founded by Cyrus. It depicts Cyrus the Great (580–529 BC) in a Babylonian costume, Jewish helmet, with two wings and a short Persian beard. Cyrus was the first Achaemenian Emperor...
by Susan | Feb 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sunday’s walks will took you through The Pearl, one of the trendiest spots in San Antonio. We’ve scheduled the start times so that you will hit it about the time the farmer’s market opens: 10AM-2PM, rain or shine. This is a producers-only...
by Susan | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
This work, by sculptor José Esteve Edo, was dedicated in 1987. It is an obelisk, 16 meters high, whose crown is a dove and three reliefs with each of the shields that form the Valencian Community. The monument is dedicated to the workers of the Port of Valencia who...
by Susan | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
For many, The American Wanderer (TAW) is the primary linkage with AVA. It has, however, several disadvantages: Expense: Of the $25 collected in annual associate member dues, the TAW consumes approximately 80% of the fee ($20.) Some of the remaining $5 is spent on...
by Susan | Dec 19, 2018 | history, San Antonio insider, Uncategorized
The natural springs and river valley of our region have attracted human visitation and settlement for thousands of years. Prehistoric artifacts dating back at least 11,000 years have been found in Brackenridge Park, at San Antonio Springs and in the Olmos Basin. . The...
by Susan | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
WordPress is an award-winning web software, used by millions of webmasters worldwide for building their website or blog. SiteGround is proud to host this particular WordPress installation and provide users with multiple resources to facilitate the management of their...
