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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.

Closeup of a bas relief at northern facade of Palace of Artaxerxes in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC. UNESCO World Heritage.

Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli

Ancient adobe brick ruins under clear skies. Adobe Relics: Glimpses of an Ancient Civilization

Lindos Acropolis and the ruins of the temple of the goddess Athena Lindia

Ancient Persia. Bas-relief carved on the walls of old buildings. Persepolis. Iran. Banner format.

The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

Timgad, a Roman-Berber city in the Aures Mountains of Algeria. (Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi). UNESCO World Heritage Site

Landscape of a well known water well (Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi) at Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Treasury on left and Ruins of Hall of 100 Columns in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. UNESCO World Heritage.

Ancient Heliopolis's temple complex

Ephesus, Turkey, Famous Place, Sculpture, Human face,

Valley of the Temples. Historical evidence of the Greek presence on the island of Sicily. UNESCO heritage in Italy.

Roman ruins of Segóbriga. Archaeological park. architectural facade of roman theatre. Spain. Statue of Octavio Novato.

Apollo Temple of didyma

Wadi Musa, Jordan, December 06, 2018 : The remains of the wide steps of the stairs leading to the temple from the time of the Roman Empire in Petra. Near Wadi Musa city in Jordan

Ancient Temple of Apollon in Didyma, Turkey

The famous Pamukkale hierapolis ancient city in Denizli

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.

Ruins of Hall of 100 Columns viewed from Treasury in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. UNESCO World Heritage.

row of ancient roman columns in Pafos archaeological site Cyprus

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.

Ancient temple columns at Archaeological Park, Kato Paphos, Cyprus.

Bosra old basalt city on the desert, Syria

Karnak Temple, famous landmark of Egypt

Well-preserved roman ruins in Volubilis, Fez Meknes area, Morocco, Northern Africa

Edward vii Park and Monumento ao 25 de abril, Lisbon, Portugal.

Path Way To old Ancient Fort

Old egyptian hieroglyphic carvings.

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