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Iran, Ancient Persepolis Complex
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One of the great wonders of the ancient world, Persepolis embodies not just a grand architectural scheme but also a grand idea. It was conceived by Darius the Great who, in 520 BC, inherited the responsibility for ruling the world's first known empire founded by his predecessor, Cyrus the Great. Embracing tenets such as cultural tolerance and fair treatment of all subjects, Darius sought to reflect these concepts in the design of the magnificent palace complex at Persepolis, inviting architects from the furthest corner of the Persian Empire to contribute to its construction. The result is an eclectic set of structures, including monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs and imposing gateways, that testified to the expanse of Darius' domain.
The Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor in Egypt.
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Anitkabir Mausoleum of Ataturk
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The ruins of Babylon with their lion motifs and large gates and entrances reside in Southern Iraq close to the Euphrates river. Tourists can reserve English speaking tour guides at this historic site which has been part restored by Saddam.
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Bas-relief in Persepolis ,the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire founded by Darius the Great (522-486 B.C ) Persian king of the Achaemenid dynasty. Relief of Apadana place, destroyed by Alexander.
An empty corner of the Terracotta Warriors in the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Luxor, Egypt - January 2, 2024: Ancient Hieroglyphs (Egyption number) of the Karnak temple
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Baalbek temple complex in Lebanon. Massive Roman ruins. Impressive columns and stone walls
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Persepolis, Iran, 1975. Relief wall in Persepolis.
Perspolis, Iran- May 26, 2010: Iran is a somehow mysterious country in people' eye but a desirable travel destination for its long history. Persepolis, 60km north to Shiraz, was once the ceremonial capital of the great Persian empire of the Achaemenid kings. Persepolis is a mirror of the magnificent ancient history and culture of Iran. Here is the remains of the anicent Imperial Palace in Perspolis.
Ruins of Petra, World's UNESCO Heritage, Jordan
Merv, Mary Region, Turkmenistan: Greater 'Kyz Kala', 'Maiden's Castle' - probably a fortified residence - unfired mud brick sloping corrugated walls rising 12 meters above the platform, one of the largest surviving monumental koshk (earthen building) in Central Asia - erected by the Sassanians in the 7th century, was still in use by Seljuq sultans, six centuries years later - aka Gyz Gala - ruins of ancient Merv - UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A closeup of architectural details of Persepolis castle
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Huaycán de Cieneguilla is an Archaeological Zone, a small treasure located in the eastern part of the city of Lima.\n in foreground,Rough-hewn stones forming the entrance to an ancient passage
Close-up of the outer wall of the new library, Alexandria, Egypt. There are 120 different scripts from the history of writing represented in the exterior wall made of Aswan granite.
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