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		<title>Contest #988</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/10/02/contest-988/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Contest #987 &#8211; Python Pool</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/10/02/contest-987-python-pool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Python Pool (Warrungunha) sits hidden within the rugged Chichester Range, a deep, cool rock‑pool held in a natural amphitheatre of dark basalt walls. The pool forms at the base of a seasonal waterfall that spills over the cliffs after rain, leaving behind a permanent body of water that stays clear and inviting even through the &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/10/02/contest-987-python-pool/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Contest #987 &#8211; Python Pool"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Python Pool (Warrungunha) sits hidden within the rugged Chichester Range, a deep, cool rock‑pool held in a natural amphitheatre of dark basalt walls. The pool forms at the base of a seasonal waterfall that spills over the cliffs after rain, leaving behind a permanent body of water that stays clear and inviting even through the long, dry months.</p>
<p>The setting feels enclosed and protected: steep, jagged escarpments rise on all sides, their surfaces stained red and black by minerals and centuries of weathering. Spinifex and hardy shrubs cling to ledges, while ghost gums and paperbarks gather around the water’s edge, creating pockets of shade that contrast with the stark, sun‑baked country beyond.</p>
<p>Because it is one of the few reliable water sources in Millstream–Chichester National Park, Python Pool has long been significant to Traditional Owners. The Traditional Owners for Python Pool are the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi peoples.</p>
<p>Those who found it before the hint:</p>
<ul>
<li>Graham Hedley</li>
<li>Martin de Bock</li>
<li>Eloy Cano</li>
<li>Phil Ower</li>
<li>Garfield</li>
<li>Lighthouse</li>
<li>Paul Voestermans</li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">And after the hint:</span></p>
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<li>Centaurea</li>
<li>Bernd</li>
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		<title>Contest #987 &#8211; Hint</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/30/contest-987-hint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This natural pool is one of the most visited sites of the region, its traditional owners are the Ngarluma and the Yindjibarndi.]]></description>
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		<title>Contest #987</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/25/contest-987/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Contest #986 &#8211; China–Laos–Vietnam border tripoint</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/25/contest-986-china-laos-vietnam-border-tripoint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The China–Laos–Vietnam tripoint sits atop Shiceng Dashan, a high peak in the Annamite Range. Its summit reaches about 1,865 meters, surrounded by steep ridges and dense forest. The mountain’s layered structure gives it the name “Ten‑Layer Great Mountain.” This remote point marks where Yunnan, Phongsaly, and Điện Biên provinces meet. Access requires trekking through rugged &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/25/contest-986-china-laos-vietnam-border-tripoint/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Contest #986 &#8211; China–Laos–Vietnam border tripoint"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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The China–Laos–Vietnam tripoint sits atop Shiceng Dashan, a high peak in the Annamite Range. Its summit reaches about 1,865 meters, surrounded by steep ridges and dense forest. The mountain’s layered structure gives it the name “Ten‑Layer Great Mountain.”</p>
<p>This remote point marks where Yunnan, Phongsaly, and Điện Biên provinces meet. Access requires trekking through rugged terrain and narrow mountain paths. Mist and heavy vegetation create dramatic but challenging conditions.</p>
<p>The border tripoint is marked by a granite monolith installed in 2006. It stands around two meters tall on a raised base. Each face displays the emblem and name of China, Laos, or Vietnam, respectively, each using its different writing system.</p>
<p>Those who found it before the hint:</p>
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<li>Garfield</li>
<li>Eloy Cano</li>
<li>Phil Ower</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Martin de Bock</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Paul Voestermans</span></li>
<li>Lighthouse</li>
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<p>And after the hint:</p>
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<li>Graham Hedley</li>
<li>Centaurea</li>
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		<title>Contest #986 &#8211; Hint</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/23/contest-986-hint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You are looking for an international border tripoint monument marked with three completely different writing systems.]]></description>
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		<title>Contest #986</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/18/contest-986/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Contest #985 &#8211; St. Gabriel Kulubi Orthodox Church, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/18/contest-985-st-gabriel-kulubi-orthodox-church-dire-dawa-ethiopia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The St. Gabriel Kulubi Orthodox Church, located near Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia, is one of the largest and most important pilgrimage sites of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The church stands on a historic hill in the Cärcär mountain range, a place traditionally associated with inter‑ethnic conflict resolution and later consecrated as sacred ground. &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/18/contest-985-st-gabriel-kulubi-orthodox-church-dire-dawa-ethiopia/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Contest #985 &#8211; St. Gabriel Kulubi Orthodox Church, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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<p>The St. Gabriel Kulubi Orthodox Church, located near Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia, is one of the largest and most important pilgrimage sites of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The church stands on a historic hill in the Cärcär mountain range, a place traditionally associated with inter‑ethnic conflict resolution and later consecrated as sacred ground. Its origins trace to Ras Makonnen Woldemikael, father of Emperor Haile Selassie, who vowed to build a church dedicated to Archangel Gabriel if peace returned to the region; the church was completed and consecrated on 26 July 1892. The sacred tabot (Ark of St. Gabriel) was brought from the old church of Bulga, further elevating Kulubi’s spiritual status.</p>
<p>During the Italian occupation, the church became a rallying point for resistance; it was bombed, yet devotion intensified, and many believers attributed Ethiopia’s liberation to St. Gabriel’s intercession. Emperor Haile Selassie rebuilt and expanded the church in 1962, creating the monumental structure seen today. Kulubi hosts two massive annual pilgrimages, on July 26 and December 28, drawing tens of thousands to over 100,000 pilgrims from across Ethiopia and abroad. Pilgrims walk long distances to fulfill vows, seek healing, or give thanks for miracles attributed to St. Gabriel, often bringing offerings such as candles, incense, or brightly colored umbrellas.</p>
<p>The festivals include traditional liturgies, chanting, communal prayer, and the baptism of hundreds to a thousand infants, many named Gabriel. Kulubi is also notable for its interfaith significance, attracting both Christians and Muslims, reflecting Ethiopia’s long tradition of religious coexistence.</p>
<p>Those who found it before the hint:</p>
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<li>Eloy Cano</li>
<li>Paul Voestermans</li>
<li>Martin de Bock</li>
<li>Garfield</li>
<li>Phil Ower</li>
<li>Lighthouse</li>
<li>Graham Hedley</li>
</ul>
<p>And after the hint:</p>
<ul>
<li>Centaurea</li>
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		<title>Contest #985 &#8211; Hint</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/16/contest-985-hint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This major pilgrimage site of the Christian Orthodox Church in this rarely visited country was built after a nobleman vowed to build a sanctuary if peace returned to his region. Twice a year tens of thousands walk long distances to honor the archangel associated with protection and victory.]]></description>
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		<title>Contest #985</title>
		<link>http://whereongoogleearth.net/2026/09/11/contest-985/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
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