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Reliefs at walls in the ancient city of Babylon, Iraq
Nineveh (Nineve) Wall, Adad Gate in Mosul, Mossul, Iraq
Mohenjo Daro was one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished in the Indian subcontinent between 2600 BCE and 1900 BCE. It is located in the modern-day province of Sindh, Pakistan.
Jeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia: Al Balad district - detail of a facade with an ornate crenellation, Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah, UNESCO world heritage site
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.
The Great Kyz Kala, or \
Khiva, Uzbekistan – August 5, 2025\nEditorial image showing traditional butterfly-shaped tiles embedded in the brick wall of a madrasa in Khiva, Uzbekistan. These green ceramic motifs, evenly spaced in the mortar joints, are known as “butterfly tiles” and are of Zoroastrian origin. Common across many cities in Uzbekistan, they reflect ancient spiritual symbolism that predates Islam and were later integrated into Islamic architectural design. The photo captures a close-up of this unique decorative element, highlighting the fusion of cultural and religious traditions in Central Asian craftsmanship.
City walls made of loess on sunny day
These ruins are extremely old and not maintained. The actual date is impossible to determine but they have been standing for centuries dating back to the silk road trade.
Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Today, the ruins of Persepolis are located about 60km northeast of shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The ruins of Persepolis are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Sana'a, Yemen - 30 Dec 2012: The vintage house in Sana'a, Yemen
Kholm / Khulm / Tashqurghan, Balkh province, Afghanistan: rusting hull of Soviet T-55 main battle tank by the Bagh-e Jahan Nama Palace perimeter wall - designed in the Ukrainian SSR by the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB).
Iran, Silk Road, Yazd, Ancient
The Hattusa that is The capital of the Hittite Civilization, Corum
A close-up view of a historic brick tower with intricate patterns, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky. The tower features arched windows and a crenelated top, showcasing traditional architecture.
Historical buildings in the city of Yazd, which is on the World Heritage List by UNESCO, Yazd, Iran
Boundary wall of the Old Graveyard in Murghab in the Pamir Mountains of Gorno-Badakhshan in Tajikistan. The Badakhshan is an autonomous region in eastern Tajikistan, in the Pamir Mountains
Gaochang was a central town in Turpan area during Han Dynasty to Ming Dynasty( 100 B.C. -1400 A.D.), world heritage as a part of Silk Road.
Relief sculpture depicting a giraffe carved into a brick wall in ancient Babylon, showcasing historic artistry and craftsmanship.
Kholm / Khulm / Tashqurghan, Balkh province, Afghanistan: mud brick walls of the Bagh-e Jahan Nama Palace, built in the Indian colonial style in the late 19th century by Emir Abdur Rahman Khan (the 'Iron Amir', Barakzai dynasty). The original name of Tashqarghan in Uzbek means \
Karim Khan Citadel (Arg of Karim Khan) in Fars Province, Shiraz, Iran
Isfahan City Coat of Arms
A historic brick tower with intricate patterns, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky. The tower is part of an ancient fortification, showcasing traditional architectural design.
Part of ruined castel of Armazi. Mtskheta, Georgia
Ancient brick fortress wall with round towers under a clear blue sky.
Medieval cistern made of mudbrick. These cisterns are located in rural areas of Semnan, Iran. Cisterns meet the water needs of passengers.
Ruins of Caravanserai in Isfahan Province, Iran
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 - 7th-12th centuries - aka Gyz Gala - ruins of ancient Merv - UNESCO World Heritage Site, State Historical and Cultural Park.
Historic relief of a stag adorning the ancient brick wall in Babylon, Iraq, showcasing artistry from a bygone civilization.
Walls of the ancient city of Babylon in Hillah, Iraq.
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