Welcoming summer solstice

Updated On Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST
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People walk during the summer solstice shortly after 04:52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

People walk during the summer solstice shortly after 04:52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP

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Revelers pose for a photograph during the summer solstice shortly after 04.52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

Revelers pose for a photograph during the summer solstice shortly after 04.52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP

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People look at the horizon soon after sunrise from the rocky crest filled with astronomical markers at the megalithic observatory of Kokino during the summer solstice. AFP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

People look at the horizon soon after sunrise from the rocky crest filled with astronomical markers at the megalithic observatory of Kokino during the summer solstice. AFP

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Macedonians celebrate the summer solstice at the Kokino megalithic observatory. Reuters expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

Macedonians celebrate the summer solstice at the Kokino megalithic observatory. Reuters

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A girl takes photos of the Kokino megalithic observatory during the summer solstice celebration in Kumanovo. Reuters expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

A girl takes photos of the Kokino megalithic observatory during the summer solstice celebration in Kumanovo. Reuters

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A man stands during the summer solstice shortly after 04:52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

A man stands during the summer solstice shortly after 04:52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP

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People dance in celebration during the summer solstice shortly after 04:52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

People dance in celebration during the summer solstice shortly after 04:52 am at the prehistoric Stonehenge monument, near Salisbury, England. AP

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Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. The festival, which dates back thousands of years, celebrates the longest day of the year when the sun is at its maximum elevation. AFP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. The festival, which dates back thousands of years, celebrates the longest day of the year when the sun is at its maximum elevation. AFP

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Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. AFP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. AFP

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A druid mask is seen on Salisbury Plain in southern England. Stonehenge is a celebrated venue of festivities during the summer solstice and it attracts thousands of revellers, spiritualists and tourists. Reuters expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

A druid mask is seen on Salisbury Plain in southern England. Stonehenge is a celebrated venue of festivities during the summer solstice and it attracts thousands of revellers, spiritualists and tourists. Reuters

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Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. AFP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. AFP

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Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. AFP expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 22, 2013 03:13 am IST

Revelllers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' at Stonehenge in Wiltshire in southern England. AFP

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