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Ancient Babylon city in Mesopotamia in Iraq
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Strangers resettled in Samaria are devoured by lions in the old book The Bible in Pictures, by G. Doreh, 1897
Ziggurat of Ur is a Neo-Sumerian ziggurat on the site of the ancient city of Ur near Nasiriyah, in present-day Dhi Qar Province, Iraq. The structure was built during the Early Bronze Age but had crumbled to ruins by the 6th century BC of the Neo-Babylonian period, when it was restored by King Nabonidus.
The Baran temple. The ruins of the ancient temple Baran at Marib in Yemen
Vintage engraving showing a scene from the Crimean War 1853 to 1856, a conflict in which Russia lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia. The Attack on the Malakoff by French troops
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.
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.
Marib, Yemen - May 6, 2007: An unidentified man in traditional clothes visits an archaeological site.
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.
David at war in the old book The Bible in Pictures, by G. Doreh, 1897
Karnak Temple, famous landmark of Egypt
A view of the Ziggurat in Ur near Basra in Iraq
Looking up at the top of walls with hieroglyphs and remains of ancient painting in temple in Karnak. Egypt, North Africa.
Ruins of ancient Parthian capital Nisa (also Parthaunisa) located on historical silky road in the Karakum Desert, located near Ashgabat and not far away from the border with Iran, Turkmenistan
Palmyra Ancient city in Syria
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.
Ruta Del Sillar, Arequipa, Peru: With an extension of 2 km in length, visitors can experience a number of sculptures, shields, utensils and many other pieces of sillar. The material from Ruta Del Sillar is being used in Arequipa which is a city known for its buildings made out of the white lavastone.
Elijah kills the prophets of Baal in the old book The Bible in Pictures, by G. Doreh, 1897
Antique photograph of El Menia (El Goléa), 19th Century
Close-up photo of a lion head at the statue in the ancient city of Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran
The ruins of the acient city Persepolis at sunset, Iran. Persepolis (Old Persian: Pārśa; Modern Persian: Pārse) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). The site is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The main remaining site of Ur in Southern Iraq at the middle of the day with sun beaming down and a bright blue sky
Old Nisa, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: ancient Parthian settlement, first seat of the Arsacid Empire - UNESCO World Heritage Site - aka Parthaunisa, Nusay. The earliest traces of human activity at the site of Nisa date back to the 4th-2nd millennia BC. In the 1st millennium BC. a fairly large settled settlement already existed According to legend, during the time of Darius Hystaspes (VI century BC), the settlement became a border fortress, which blocked the path of warlike nomads invading from the north.
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.
The River Nile in Aswan,Egypt
Iraq, 1975. The Ziggurat of Aqarquf. Also: tourists.
Karnak, Antique Temple Complex in Luxor city, Egypt. In 1979 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
A view of the Ziggurat in Ur near Basra in Iraq
The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran
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