Click Here for More Images from iStock- 15% off with coupon 15FREEIMAGES 
The ruins and columns of the Apandana in the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran.
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.
Timgad ancient Thamugadi or Thamugas general view of city built on the classical Roman's square
Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli
Ancient adobe brick ruins under clear skies. Adobe Relics: Glimpses of an Ancient Civilization
Remains of the Roman amphitheatre at the village of Volterra in the Tuscany region of Italy.
Ruins of Persepolis viewed from Tomb of Artaxerxes III, founded by Darius the Great in 518 B.C. and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. UNESCO World Heritage.
The Temple of Hercules is a historic site in the Amman Citadel in Amman, Jordan. It is thought to be the most significant Roman structure in the Amman Citadel. According to an inscription the temple was built when Geminius Marcianus was governor of the Province of Arabia, in the same period as the Roman theater in Amman.
blue sky and white clouds on the Roman ruins of Timgad in Algeria, World Heritage Site by UNESCO
coliseum roman empire at pamukkale
Valley of the Temples. Historical evidence of the Greek presence on the island of Sicily. UNESCO heritage in Italy.
Temple of Hercules on the Amman Citadel in Jordan
Stone carved Faravahar in Persepolis
Al-Baleed Archaeological Park in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. It is a part of the Land of Frankincense UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The remaining from ancient city Lyrbe (seleucia), Manavgat, Turkey
Ancient Temple of Apollon in Didyma, Turkey
Ancient Caesarea. Israel
Lindos Acropolis and the ruins of the temple of the goddess Athena Lindia
The ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco and Puma Punku
Kibyra ancient city, Burdur. Turkey
Panoramic general view of ruins in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 B.C. and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. UNESCO World Heritage.
antique amphitheatre in Cairo. Egypt
Well-preserved roman ruins in Volubilis, Fez Meknes area, Morocco, Northern Africa
Antique Amphitheater in Xanthos Ancient City. Antalya, Turkey.
Bosra old basalt city on the desert, Syria
Ruins of antique Roman theatre in ancient Lycian city of Xanthos, Antalya Province, Turkey.
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.
Pompeii ancient ruins, italy
Picture of the North Theatre at the Roman ruin city and archaeological site in Jerash, Jordan
Apollo Temple of didyma
Free Images: "bestof:Foundation slab of Xerxes in Babylonian language, Iran, Persepolis, Garrison quarters, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 486-465 BC, limestone - Oriental"
Foundation slab of Xerxes in Babylonian language, Iran, Persepolis, Garrison quarters, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 486-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07978.JPG
Reclining Feline, Iran, Persepolis, south of Terrace, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 486-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07993.JPG
Column Capital in the Form of a Man-Bull, Iran, Persepolis, Tripylon, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 586-465 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07937.JPG
Fragment of wall decoration from the Palace of Xerxes, guardsman in procession, 486-465 BC, Achaemenid, Iran, Persepolis, gray limestone - Cleveland Museum of Art - DSC08093.JPG
Colossal Bull Head, Iran, Persepolis, Hundred-Column Hall, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Xerxes and Artaxerxes I, 486-425 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07935.JPG
Frieze of Striding Lions, view 2, Iran, Persepolis, Palace G, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07975.JPG
Frieze of Striding Lions, view 1, Iran, Persepolis, Palace G, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07972.JPG
Double Bull Capital on Fluted Column, Iran, Persepolis, Apadana, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07930.JPG
Birth Sargon II Louvre AO7673.jpg
Tablette xerxes persepolis.jpg
Iran,Persia.jpg
Persepolis iran.jpg
Inscription Xerxès.JPEG
Xerxes2.jpg
Relief with attendant bearing wineskin, Iran, Persepolis, Achaemenid period, about 480 BC - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03966.JPG
Naqsh-i Rustam (Iran) Relief Achamenid Period.JPG
Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 1, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07996.JPG
Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 4, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC08002.JPG
Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 3, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC08000.JPG
Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 2, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07998.JPG
Bowl of Darius the Great, Iran, Achaemenid period, reign of Darius I, 522-486 BC, hammered gold with chased decoraton - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03270.JPG
Foundation plaque A inscribed in Old Persian, Iran, Achaemenid period, early 4th century BC, hammered gold - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03973.JPG
Foundation plaque B inscribed in Old Persian, Iran, Achaemenid period, early 4th century BC, hammered gold - - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03975.JPG
King Ashurnasirpal II, Nimrud, Northwest Palace chamber G, slab 13, view 1, Neo-Assyrian period, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 883-859 BC, alabaster - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07482.JPG
King Ashurnasirpal II, Nimrud, Northwest Palace chamber G, slab 13, view 2, Neo-Assyrian period, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 883-859 BC, alabaster - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07485.JPG
Water clock, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, reign of Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC, limestone, carnelian beads - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07912.JPG
Tablets in Sumerian language - (1) Umma, 3rd year of reign of Shu-Suen, c. 2035 BC, (2) Uruk, Ur III Period, 2100-2000 BC, (3) Drehem, c. 2039 BC - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07082.JPG
Building city walls, Foundation tablet of King Shalmaneser III, Neo-Assyrian period, reign of Shalmaneser III, 858-824 BC, gold - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07476.JPG
Mesopotamian_-_Stone_Foundation_Tablet_-_Walters_41222_-_View_A.jpg
Mesopotamian_-_Stone_Foundation_Tablet_-_Walters_41223_-_View_A.jpg
Bisotun Iran Relief Achamenid Period.JPG
Guarding lion Susa Louvre Sb99.jpg
Iranian_-_Offering_Bringer_-_Walters_2119.jpg
Egyptian - Relief with Husband and Wife - Walters 22134.jpg
British Museum Foundation Tablet.jpg
Statuette_Scarface_Louvre_AO21104.jpg
Sumerian_-_Record_of_Temple_Workers_-_Walters_481767_-_View_A.jpg
Tableta con trillo.png
Representatives_of_the_First_Iranian_Parliament_WDL11288.png
Assyrian_-_Relief_with_Winged_Genius_-_Walters_218.jpg
Assyrian_-_Relief_with_Winged_Genius_-_Walters_219_-_Detail_A.jpg
Assyrian_-_Relief_with_Winged_Genius_-_Walters_219_-_Detail_B.jpg
Assyrian_-_Relief_with_Winged_Genius_-_Walters_219.jpg
The_Complete_Library_in_Four_Sections_(Siku_Quanshu)_WDL3020.jpg
Classical_Texts_in_the_Collection_of_the_Lige_Hall_WDL4729.jpg
New_Edition_with_Supplemental_Annotations_of_The_Inner_Canon_of_the_Yellow_Emperor._Su_wen_WDL11409.jpg
Terms of Use   Search of the Day