Chora — (Greek: χώρα) can mean one of several things: Localities Chora District in the Uruzgan province of Afghanistan Chora (woreda), a district in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia The Chora Church, a Byzantine church in Istanbul Chora, main town on the… … Wikipedia
Miura Chora — (1729–1780) was a Japanese poet born on May 23, 1729 in Mie Prefecture of Shima Province on the island of Honshu, Japan. He traveled throughout the country composing poems. He helped lead the haiku revival movement of the eighteenth century [From … Wikipedia
Aiel Waste — In the fictional world of Robert Jordan s The Wheel of Time , the Aiel Waste is an almost waterless desert that had no inhabited cities until Rand al Thor opened Rhuidean to all. The Aiel also call the Waste the Three Fold Land.The Aiel Waste is… … Wikipedia
Waygate — A Waygate is a magical construct in Robert Jordan s fictional Wheel of Time series. They are introduced in the first book in the series, The Eye of the World . A Waygate is a doorway carved out of stone; when the correct leaf in the intricate… … Wikipedia
Laman's Pride — Laman Damodred is a character of the Wheel of Time fantasy book series. He became king of Cairhien in 965 NE.King Laman sought to enhance the reputation of Cairhien, but more so he wanted to make himself of a higher status. So he chose to cut… … Wikipedia
Markos Vamvakaris — Markos Vamvakaris; painting in the Taverna Katoga O Lili (Ταβέρνα ο Κατώγα Ο Λίλη) in Ano Syros (aka Ano Chora) on the island of Syros, Greece Background information … Wikipedia
Mosaic — This article is about a decorative art. For other uses, see Mosaic (disambiguation). Irano Roman floor mosaic detail from the palace of Shapur I at Bishapur … Wikipedia
Avendesora — Avendesora, or The Tree Of Life, is a recurring object in Robert Jordan s Wheel of Time series. Avendesora is the last cutting remaining from the chora trees that lined the streets of Paaren Disen, in the Age of Legends. Chora trees are… … Wikipedia
Constructs in the Wheel of Time series — This article is about the fictional world history of Robert Jordan s The Wheel of Time fantasy fiction series.During the Age of Legends, many different types of life were created using the Power and technology. The creation of such constructs… … Wikipedia
List of military operations in the War in Afghanistan (2001–present) — Since October 7, 2001 following the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States has been engaged in a war in Afghanistan … Wikipedia
