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Ziggurat of Ur is a Neo-Sumerian ziggurat on the site of the ancient city of Ur near Nasiriyah, in present-day Dhi Qar Province, Iraq. The structure was built during the Early Bronze Age but had crumbled to ruins by the 6th century BC of the Neo-Babylonian period, when it was restored by King Nabonidus.

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.

Iraq, 1975. The Ziggurat of Aqarquf. Also: tourists.

Gaochang was a central town in Turpan area during Han Dynasty to Ming Dynasty( 100 B.C. -1400 A.D.), world heritage as a part of Silk Road.

Ancient Babylon city in Mesopotamia in Iraq

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.

Old Nisa, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: ancient Parthian settlement, first seat of the Arsacid Empire - UNESCO World Heritage Site - aka Parthaunisa, Nusay. The earliest traces of human activity at the site of Nisa date back to the 4th-2nd millennia BC. In the 1st millennium BC. a fairly large settled settlement already existed According to legend, during the time of Darius Hystaspes (VI century BC), the settlement became a border fortress, which blocked the path of warlike nomads invading from the north.

Photo of ancient city of Harran, Sanliurfa, Turkey. 10 years old boy sitting on rock and watching ruins. Shot during sunset with a full frame mirrorless camera.

The Ziggurat of Ur, Dub Lal Makh temple in Nasiriyah city, Iraq

Persepolis, Iran - May 2019: Ruins of Persepolis, the capital of Persian Empire later destroyed by Alexander the great. Historical city of Persepolis in Shiraz, Iran

$Aerial view of The Pir Huseyn Khanqah and Mausoleum\n\nThe Pir Huseyn Khanqah and Mausoleum lies along the left bank of Pirsaat River (Pirsaatçay), 126 kilometers to the southwest of Baku. The inscription plaque over the portal, read by V. Kratchkovskaya in 1952, announces that the khanqah (dervish monastery) was built by Sharaf al-Dawla wal-din Hasan during the reign of the Shirvanshah Afridhun Abul-Muzaffar Fariburz (Fariburz III, 1225–1255).$

King Nebuchadnezzar trained Daniel and his three friends for duty in the royal court. They refused to eat what the others ate. They ate and drank only healthy things and after training they were healthier than anyone else. At the end of three years, the four young men joined the royal court. One night, Nebuchadnezzar had a dream. Daniel interpreted the dream for him and he was appointed him head of all the royal court. The king commanded that everyone worship a statue he built. When Daniel’s friends (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) refused to do so. They were arrested and placed in the fiery furnace. God saved them by sending an angel to protect them. The king saw the fourth man and knew that God had intervened. He released them and praised God. The king became sick and Belshazzar, his son, replaced him as king. He worshiped idols. God wrote a message on the wall and Daniel interpreted it. Daniel told him the message said he would die soon because of his disobedience. Belshazzar died and Darius became king. Darius promoted Daniel. The officials became jealous and arranged for Daniel to be placed in the lion’s den. God protected him. Darius declared that everyone worship the God of Daniel.

Ruins of ancient Parthian capital Nisa (also Parthaunisa) located on historical silky road in the Karakum Desert, located near Ashgabat and not far away from the border with Iran, Turkmenistan

ruins of Ancient City of Gaochang, Turpan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China.

Bas-relief in Persepolis ,the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire founded by Darius the Great (522-486 B.C ) Persian king of the Achaemenid dynasty. Relief of Apadana place, destroyed by Alexander.

The fortress of Ayaz Kala & Toprak Kala in Uzbekistan are just about 100 km from Khiva at the border of the desert. They were two of the outposts built to protect the silk road.

Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Ramesses II Portrait Pattern Design on 50 Piastres Egyptian Banknotes

Persepolis, Iran, 1975. Relief wall in Persepolis.

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.

A beautiful shot of the La Quemada Zacatecas pyramid with a blue sky in the background

Ancient persian city of Persepolis in Iran.

Tourist woman visit famous destination sit on viewpoint above Persepolis. Explore famous historical persian city of Persepolis in Shiraz, Iran

$Dara Ancient City is 30 km south east of Mardin, Turkey and was established in the 6th century AD. Historically named Anastasiopolis, this ancient city of Upper Mesopotamia is one of the most famous in the region.\n\nThe ancient city of Dara is spread over a large area of 9 km and mostly carved into rocks. Around the city, visitors can see cave houses carved into the rock. Additionally, a church, a palace, a bazaar and related storage facilities, a dungeon, cannon foundry and water aqueduct are still extant. The history of these structures dates as far back as Late Roman-Early Byzantine periods all way to present day Seljuk-Ottoman empires.$

Ruins of the Toprak Kala fortress through arch in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

Lady wearing a white dress and a hat is exploring the Ayaz Kala fortress, Uzbekistan

A view of the Ziggurat in Ur near Basra in Iraq

Harran, is a district of Turkey's Sanliurfa. It is a district close to the Syrian border. It is 44 kilometers away from Sanliurfa.

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