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August 9, 2011
August 9, 2011
Ancient Ruins, Portugal
Photograph by Peter Essick, National Geographic
This Month in Photo of the Day: National Geographic Magazine Features
The ruins of an ancient village submerged by the construction of a hydroelectric dam resurface when lake levels are low. The park's man-made attractions range from medieval castles and pilgrimage sites to modern resorts.
See more pictures from the July 2011 feature story "The Delicate Balance of Portugal's Premier Park."
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