The Taq-i Kisra, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

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The Taq-i Kisra, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 19th century. Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. This great arch was the main portico of the audience hall of the imperial palace.

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Size: 4698px × 3729px
Location: World,Asia,Iraq,Seleucia-Ctesiphon
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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