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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.

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Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli

Timgad ancient Thamugadi or Thamugas general view of city built on the classical Roman's square

Remains of the Roman amphitheatre at the village of Volterra in the Tuscany region of Italy.

The ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco and Puma Punku

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.

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Antique Amphitheater in Xanthos Ancient City. Antalya, 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.

Temple of Hercules on the Amman Citadel in Jordan

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

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Ancient Caesarea. Israel

Apollo Temple of didyma

Pregnant by Zeus, Goddess Leto gives birth to her twin children Artemis and Apollo in Delos, then comes to the place where the Xanthos River reaches the sea and walks to where the Temple of Leto is today.

Kibyra ancient city, Burdur. Turkey

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.

Mugla, Turkey - July 20, 2023: The theatre of Stratonikeia ancient site which was one of the most important towns in the inner Caria region

Ancient persian city of Persepolis in Iran.

Bosra old basalt city on the desert, Syria

Al-Baleed Archaeological Park in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. It is a part of the Land of Frankincense UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bosra, Syria - 04 17 2011: ancient and historic roman amphitheater of Bosra in Syria.

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

Ruins of Apadana and Tachara Palace behind stairway with bas relief carvings in Persepolis UNESCO World Heritage Site against cloudy blue sky in Shiraz city of Iran.

Ancient Temple of Apollon in Didyma, Turkey

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

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Relief with attendant bearing wineskin, Iran, Persepolis, Achaemenid period, about 480 BC - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03966.JPG

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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

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