In ancient times watchman would mount the city walls in times of stress to survey the scene outside the fortifications. He was situated on a spot from which he could monitor the approaches to the town. If a threat appeared, he would sound a warning and the town would shut its gates and prepare for battle.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
A Rare Snow Falls in Atacama Desert of Chile
End Of Days News
A rare snowfall in Chile’s Atacama desert has delighted visitors to one of
the world’s driest areas. Residents of San Pedro de Atacama say the weekend
snow was the heaviest in three decades for the desert city, which is 750
miles (1,200 kilometers) north of the capital, Santiago. But local
officials say they are concerned the snow […]
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