The Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kisra), Al Mada'in, Iraq, 1954. Artist: Aerofilms.

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The Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kisra), Al Mada'in, Iraq, 1954. Remnant of the capital city of the Sasanian Empire that was depopulated after the Muslim conquest. The archway formed part of the palace complex and was probably constructed around 540 AD.

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Size: 3447px × 3508px
Location: World,Asia,Iraq,Seleucia-Ctesiphon
Photo credit: © Historic England Archive/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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