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Ala-al-Din, Rukh & Makkah

The Ancient Tradition

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Symbolism of Hanging Ostrich Eggs in Religious Buildings

Exploring the widespread use of ostrich eggs in religious settings globally, tracing its symbolic roots in creation myths and its association with sacred beings like Gengen Ware, with a focus on its display in St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice.

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