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Glastonbury Dominating the skyline in this part of the beautiful county of Somerset you will find dramatic Glastonbury Tor . In Glastonbury, history , myth and legend combine in such a way that most visitors cannot fail to feel the " vibes " and powerful atmosphere of the town . For not only is Glastonbury the cradle of Christianity in England but is also reputed to be the burial place of King Arthur . Glastonbury is thought to have been a site for pre-Christian worship, perhaps because of its location by the Tor, the highest of the hills surrounding Glastonbury and a superb natural viewpoint. As can be seen from the photograph, there is a form of terracing around the Tor which has been interpreted as a maze based on an ancient mystical pattern. If so, it would have been created four or five thousand years ago, around the same as time as Stonehenge. There is a ruined medieval church at the top of the Tor, the tower of which remains. Two thousand years ago, at...

Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament — Edirne, Turkey Kırkpınar Kırkpınar is a Turkish oil-wrestling ( Turkish: yağlı güreş ) tournament. It is held annually, usually in late June, near Edirne, Turkey since 1346 . Description Before each bout, the wrestlers pour olive oil over their entire bodies, and the matches take place in an open, grassy field, with the contestants naked except for trousers made of leather, which extend to just below the knee. Victory is achieved when one wrestler either pins the other to the ground (as in many other forms of wrestling ) or lifts his opponent above his shoulders. It now holds a Guinness World Record for the longest running sports competition.[citation needed] History Oldest known evidence The history of oil wrestling links back to 2650 BC with evidence from Ancient Egypt, Assyria, and other regions in the Middle East. The Babylonian body of evidence, a tiny bronze, was excavated near the Chafadji-temple. The ...