photos by @babaktafreshi
Swipe the slideshow. The Carnival of #Venice with its elaborate masks attracts several million tourists every February which peaks on the closing day celebration, forty days before Easter (Feb28 in 2017). The use of masks in ceremonies is a very ancient human practice across the world goes back to the neolithic period with the oldest stone mask found dates to 7000 BC. @natgeo @natgeocreative #mask #masks #carnival #italy