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

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

2-663-485 - Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

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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Creator
  1. Aerofilms, attributed to: : Photographer
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Iraq Seleucia-Ctesiphon

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World Asia Iran

  1. 32 00 00 N , 053 00 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3447x3508
File Size : 11,809kb

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  1. xawf02690
  1. xawf02690.tif
  1. 0250005015
  1. 2-663-485
  1. 2663485
  1. xawf02690

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