Portrait of a camel handler and his camel, Naqsh e Rostam, Mavdasht, Iran

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Naqsh-e Rostam is an ancient necropolis in the Marvdasht valley containing tombs of the Achaemenid kings are carved into the face of the fawn-colored limestone cliffs. They have the shape of Persian crosses and date from around 500 to 300 BC. Outside the gates to the site horse and camel rides are offered.

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Size: 5000px × 4000px
Location: Naqsh e Rostam, Mavdasht, Iran
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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