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Ancient Rome’s Port City
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Ancient Rome’s Port City

The distinctive, hexagon-shaped Trajanic Basin marks the spot of one of the Roman Empire’s great engineering achievement.

Published Mar 15, 2015

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The Port City of Jeddah
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The Port City of Jeddah

This “Gateway to Mecca” stands along the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.

Published Nov 27, 2017

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Karachi, Pakistan
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Karachi, Pakistan

Acquired January 8, 2010, this true-color image shows part of Karachi, Pakistan, a city of over 12 million residents. Heavily urbanized areas mix with rivers and mangroves, especially near the Port of Karachi.

Published Feb 5, 2010

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Buenos Aires at Night
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Buenos Aires at Night

Buenos Aires is one of the larger cities seen by orbiting crews. Twelve million people, almost one third of all Argentines, live in this city, often called the “Paris of the South”.

Published Mar 16, 2003

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Zeebrugge, Belgium
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Zeebrugge, Belgium

One of Europe’s most important modern ports is a city of commercial superlatives.

Published Aug 21, 2017

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Haifa By Day and By Night
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Haifa By Day and By Night

Astronauts are taught to concentrate on the shapes of coastlines for a visual cue about where they are when circling the planet. The nose of Cape Karmel and the bay that protects Haifa are shapes that stand out.

Published Mar 7, 2016

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Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Port of Rotterdam, also known as Europoort (Eurogate), has been an important trading center since approximately AD 1250. The history of the port reflects the evolution of the world’s economic base. Originally serving the North Sea herring fleets, it rapidly grew into a major mercantile port during the Dutch colonial period. The 19th century witnessed the Industrial Revolution, and steel and coal became major commodities passing through the port. Following the development of petroleum as a primary energy resource in the early 20th century, the port expanded westward to accommodate storage facilities and large oil tankers.

Published Jun 20, 2005

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Decades of Growth at Port of Busan
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Decades of Growth at Port of Busan

The South Korean port is among the busiest in the world.

Published Sep 5, 2018

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Constanta, Romania
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Constanta, Romania

The modern city of Constanta, is located on the western coast of the Black Sea and is the principal seaport for Romania. It is the site of the ancient Greek city of Tomis It acquired its current name from the emperor Constantine I. Today, Constanta is a thriving port-of-entry for Romania, offering both tourist attractions and an expanding, modern port facility that is among the largest on the Black Sea.

Published Nov 17, 2002

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Le Havre, France
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Le Havre, France

The second largest container port in France is also a World Heritage Site for its unique concrete buildings.

Published Nov 18, 2013

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Alexandria, Egypt
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Alexandria, Egypt

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, Alexandria became a center of trade and learning in the ancient world. he Eastern Harbor was the main port in the Middle Ages. This detailed image taken by Space Station crew members using an 800-mm lens provides a view of the modern port facilities in the Western Harbor, where wharves and many moored ships can be detected.

Published May 31, 2004

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Bruge, Belgium
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Bruge, Belgium

Published Jan 15, 2006

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Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
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Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

This regional view of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, from January 15, 2010, shows the densely developed urban area and the limited number of transportation hubs available for bringing aid into the earthquake-hit nation.

Published Jan 15, 2010

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The St. Louis Hub
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The St. Louis Hub

Roads, railways, and a mighty river meet in this longtime trading hub of the central United States.

Published Aug 4, 2019

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Marseille, France
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Marseille, France

The ancient city has been a bustling trade center for more than 2,000 years.

Published Jul 8, 2018

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Astronauts’ New Window on the World
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Astronauts’ New Window on the World

Primarily designed to give astronauts a way to see the outside of the ISS, it also provides stunning panoramic views of Earth and space.

Published Feb 20, 2010

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