The ancient skyscraper city of Shiban in Yemen. Towers up to 40 metres/130 feet built with mud and still standing.
This statue depicts Saint Bartholomew, an early Christian martyr who was allegedly skinned alive. If you look closely, that’s his dissected skin hanging around him. This stunning statute by Marco d’Agrate from c. 1562 is currently on display at Duomo di Milano.
