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PMR140-02 Italy, Rome: the Coliseum, opened in AD 80 by Emperor Vespasian. The circumference is 1/3 of a mile. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city, UNESCO
PMR113-02 Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Apollinare in Classe, with 10th century campanile. Statue of Roman Emperor Augustus, founder of the port and town of Classis (Classe). Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, monument
PMR-D11124 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: statue of Emperor Ludwig the Bayer, who lived in Ingolstadt from 1310 to 1314, surmounting the fountain in Paradeplatz. It is the oldest fountain in the town, modelled by the sculptor Michael Wagmueller. Keywords: bronze, culture, figure, heritage, historic, monument, sculpture
PMR-D11123 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: statue of Emperor Ludwig the Bayer, who lived in Ingolstadt from 1310 to 1314, surmounting the fountain in Paradeplatz. Keywords: bronze, culture, figure, heritage, historic, monument, sculpture
PMR-D8282 Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breite Strasse, seen through the Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, In a niche over the door is the figure of an emperor over the Goslar eagle. Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR-D8188 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Mexican sail training barque, Cuauhtémoc, named after the last Aztec emperor, in Bergen for the "Tall Ships" race. She was built in 1982 in Bilbao, and has a displacement of 1800 tons. Keywords: Scandinavia, vessel, boat, picturesque, historic, heritage, mercantile, port
PMR-D5715 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5713 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5712 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5711 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5710 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D1134 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: Adamspforte, the main, and oldest door, with left St Stephen, Cunigunde and Emperor Heinrich II, and right, St. Peter, Adam and Eve. Keywords: architecture, historical, picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage
PMR-D0349 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Peleides Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleides) from the tropical rainforests of Mexico. Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae, Emperor Morpho
PMR349-08 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Here, a local daredevil leaping from the battlements into a 10-foot-deep pool of water. Keywords: stunt man, reckless, foolhardy, overdaring
PMR349-07 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. However the Jami Masjid Mosque is in daily use; here, the white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti surrounded by marble lattice screens. It has a reputation of helping childless women. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, inlaid marble
PMR349-06 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Ankh Micholi Pavilion, whose roof is supported by unusual struts carved to resemble monsters. Panch Mahal in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO
PMR349-05 India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. The five-storey Panch Mahal, reflected in one of the ornamental pools. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO
PMR349-03 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By evening light. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects
PMR349-02 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Late afternoon - oblique view. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, light-effects
PMR348-12 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects
PMR348-11 India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects
PMR348-09 India, Agra, Sikandra: tomb of Moghul Emperor Akbar, completed in 1613. Architecturally a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, it is built with red sandstone inlaid wwith white marble. A Little Egret on the grass in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry
PMR345-04 India, New Delhi: tomb of Moghul Emperor Humayan (1530-1556) built by his wife, Haji Begum, is regarded as an architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, dome, symmetry
PMR344-12 India, New Delhi: Jami Masjid Mosque, built 1644-1658 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan, is the largest mosque in India with a capacity of 25,000 worshippers. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, minarets, domes
PMR344-11 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gardens, with rows of columnar Ashoka trees. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, capital city, heritage
PMR344-10 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: part of the richly carved marble courtyard of the Pearl Mosque. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, domes
PMR344-09 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: inlaid semi-precious stones on the pillars of the Diwan-i-khas (Hall of Private Audiences) with the domes of the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim
PMR344-08 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gateway pavilion, seen from a typical arched colonnade. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR294-12 Yugoslavia, Zagreb: The National Theatre and Opera House, opened in 1895 by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, music, performing arts
PMR286-01 Turkey, Miletus: recently restored Ionic stoa, built 41-54 AD in the time of Emperor Claudius (flooded). Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek
PMR285-11 Turkey, Miletus: Roman amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD, had seating for 25,000 spectators. Twin columns mark the position of the emperor's box. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture
PMR226-06 Greece, Athens: statue of the Emperor Hadrian wearing ornate cuirass, in the Greek Agora. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR223-03 Greece, Thessaloniki: the Arch of Galerius, erected in 303 AD to commemorate the victory of the Roman Emperor over the Persians. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, ruin, monument, Graeco-Roman, masonry
PMR221-10 Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: the fortress yard and "Peacock Gate", overlooked by the Emperor's Tower. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town
PMR221-09 Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: the Kaiserturm (Emperor's Tower), central strongpoint of the fortress, built in 1522. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town
PMR-D3683 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). View of the Sacred Way and entrance lodge from the Prayer Hall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3682 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). Stone statues lining the Sacred Way. The central stone path is reserved for the Emperor. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3681 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). Carvings on the roof of the Prayer Hall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3680 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). One of the stone statues lining the sacred way. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3666 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3665 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3664 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3663 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3662 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3661 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: students from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3660 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tray of drying red peppers. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3659 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: amusing clay masks hanging over a shop window. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3658 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tableau celebrating a panda centenary near the entrance to the village. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3515 Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Baroque figures of various emperors adorn the facade of the Kaiserworth (1494), originally the guildhouse of the tailors and cloth-traders. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3474 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church, after receiving a splinter of the True Cross from Emperor Otto III on 15th January 993. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3426 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of Emperor Otto the Great, dating from about 1310, high on the west facade. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR-D3416 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The last resting place of Emperor Otto I who died in 973, in the sanctuary. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR-D3406 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The magnificent Gothic west portal (echoes of Strasbourg?) surmounted by the figure of Emperor Otto I. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR-D3258 Czech Republic, Cheb: inside the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, sculpture
PMR-D3256 Czech Republic, Cheb: view from the top of the Black Tower of the unique Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula, part Romanesque, part Gothic, within the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, panorama
PMR-D3255 Czech Republic, Cheb: column-head in the Romanesque crypt of the Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula in the castle, which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. The second floor is Gothic in style. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, vault, columns
PMR-D3254 Czech Republic, Cheb: Romanesque crypt of the Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula in the castle, which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. The second floor is Gothic in style. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, vault, columns
PMR-D3253 Czech Republic, Cheb: the Black Tower, rising above the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Built of Black Basalt, the tower was fortified, with very thick walls and an entrance at first-floor level. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses
PMR-D3252 Czech Republic, Cheb: walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses
PMR-D3251 Czech Republic, Cheb: walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179, from the adjoining park. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses
PMR-D3249 Czech Republic, Cheb: walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses
PMR196-11 Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: 15th century Gothic tower of the cathedral, where emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned up to 1806. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen
PMR145-10 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage) and the 28 concentric rows of marble seats, now used for local presentations. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations
PMR145-08 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage). Now used for local presentations. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations
PMR-D2686 Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology
PMR-D2685 Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. The groove was the high-water mark of a flood in the 1960s. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology
PMR-D2684 Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. The groove was the high-water mark of a flood in the 1960s. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology
PMR-D2450 Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the triumph of Sassanid King Shapur I over the Roman Emperor Valerian, and Philip the Arab. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2391 Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology
PMR-D2390 Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology
PMR-D2389 Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. The groove was the high-water mark of a flood in the 1960s. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology
PMR-D2348 Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. *** Local Caption *** Here: the bas-relief of Ardashir II, receiving the ring of Kingship from Ahuramazda (right). Behind the king is Mithras standing on a lotus flower. Beneath their feet is the body of defeated Roman Emperor Julian. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire
PMR499-03 Turkey, Istanbul: Ataturk Bulvari passes through the Aqueduct of Valens, almost one kilometre long, and credited to the fourth-century Roman Emperor Valens. Keywords: architecture, historic, flowing traffic, dual carriageway, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, street scene
PMR536-02 Syria, Palmyra: view of the Colonnaded Way and antique city from Qalaat ibn Maan Fortress. The former was built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, columns, Roman, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, panorama, landscape
PMR535-09 Syria, Palmyra: end of the Colonnaded Way with Hadrian's Gate. The brackets on the columns originally supported statues. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-07 Syria, Palmyra: the monumental Tetrapylon (only one column is original granite) where the Colonnaded Way makes a change of direction of several degrees. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Camel and rider in the foreground, and Qalaat ibn Maan fortress in the background. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-06 Syria, Palmyra: fragment of carved vaulting, with the Colonnaded Way and fortress Qalaat ibn Maan in the background. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-05 Syria, Palmyra: remains of the colonnade on the east side of the Agora, seen through a doorway. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-04 Syria, Palmyra: middle section of the Colonnaded Way, about 300 metres long, and culminating in Hadrian's Gate. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR516-02 Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): Lake Avernus, in a volcanic crater, was regarded by the ancients as the entrance to the underworld because it has no visible outlet. On the far shore stands the ruin of the "Temple of Apollo", built under the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: landscape, myths, volcanic, picturesque
PMR141K-15 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356. Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence
PMR117K-21 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The Triumphal Arch, erected to mark the visit of Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD, is under constant restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR094K-31 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the theatre, with stage, orchestra pit, and seating (the first three rows reserved for VIPs). Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-30 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: oblique view of the three tiers of Corinthian columns providing a backing for the theatre stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-29 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the large stone dolphin at the right of the stage, with carvings of The Three Graces, and The Judgement of Paris. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-28 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the central concave niche of the theatre-stage, showing personifications of Rome and Sabratha as well as military figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-27 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-26 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-25 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved headless torso of a female figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-24 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the Curia (Senate House), with wide steps for the chairs of the magistrates. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-23 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved (and preserved) Acanthus leaves on a doorway surround. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-22 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: an early Christian gravestone for "Marcella". Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-21 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. General view of the Roman city, showing its fine location next to the sea. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-20 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-19 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture, showing the convex, triangular form, and the protecting lions. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-18 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR092K-11 Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the Roman amphitheatre, built by the Emperor Hadrian on a hill in the middle of the town, now restored with 20 rows of Prilep marble seats. Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia
PMR087K-08 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: a Romanesque clocktower and belfry, flanking the passage to the Roman "Iron Gate" in Narodni Trg. Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR087K-07 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: a colourful Bougainvillea, spreading itself right across a square within the Roman walls of the palace. Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR087K-06 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: an ancient house, still occupied, within the Roman walls. Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR087K-04 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: some of the dwellings built onto the ancient Roman walls. Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Yugoslavia
PMR087K-02 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the 200-metre-long south wall, overlooking the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains. Fishing boat to the left. Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR018K-09 Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Here, the Neptune Fountain and Cascades. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, park, capital city, Schloß Schönbrunn
PMR018K-07 Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. View from the Neptune Fountain with horse carriage ("Droschke") in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, Schloß Schönbrunn, capital city, park, formal gardens
PMR017K-07 Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, carved vaulting still in place on the ruins of Hadrian's Gate, built after the visit of the emperor in 129 AD. Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city
PMR012K-20 Turkey, Istanbul: Enormous jar, carved out of a single piece of stone, in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537. It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Christianity, architecture, Historic building, Holy Place, Cathedral, Church, Constantinople, Byzantine, Byzanz
PMR012K-19 Turkey, Istanbul: Decorated capital of a column in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity, Byzantine, Byzanz
PMR012K-18 Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here is Christ with his desciples (extensively damaged). Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity
PMR012K-17 Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, the Virgin and Child, and Empress Zoe. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity
PMR012K-16 Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, Christ, and Empress Zoe. Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity
PMR076K-21 Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the animated historic clock on the Frauenkirche: seven Kurfürsten (Electors) salute the emperor daily at noon. Keywords: mediaeval, clockwork, Gothic architecture, heritage, historic
PMR063K-03 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries. Here, Balduin's Tower, where Emperor Balduin of Flanders was imprisoned in 1205 for the rest of his life.
PMR684-12 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR636-05 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The north wall and gate of the palace have survived largely unchanged. Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture
PMR636-04 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The statue of Gregorius of Nin, a 10th century Slavic religious leader, standing outside the north gate of the palace, was created by Ivan Mestrovic in 1929. Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, monuments
PMR636-03 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The octagonal Cathedral of St. Domnius was built as his mausoleum by Diocletian, but turned into a catholic cathedral in the 7th century. It is 24 metres high and the walls are 2.75 metres thick. The Romanesque-Gothic belltower was added in the 13th century, but had to be rebuilt between 1890-1906 due to erosion. Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Romanesque architecture
PMR636-02 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the south wall, with a bronze model of the area today, in the foreground. Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture
PMR665-07 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, built for the Emperor's visit in 129 AD, is under constant restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR650-08 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the south, showing the restored stone reliefs on the inside of the arches. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-07 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bronze statue of Emperor Septimius Severus, a native of Leptis Magna, who ruled the empire from 193 to 211 AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-05 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the north-west, looking along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR649-06 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Byzantine Gate on the Via Trionfale (Cardo) built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-08 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Laconica (sweat bath) with columned surround in the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-07 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Natatio (swimming pool and entrance hall) in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. The Palaestra is visible in the background. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-06 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wall of the Frigidarium (the largest hall) of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR648-05 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The columned Palaestra in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. Details of the fluted Corinthian columns with pediment and the carved floral decoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR648-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. The Arch of Antoninus Pius is visible in the distance to the north-west along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR641-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The stage of the well-preserved theatre, dating from 190 AD, with its three-tiered facade incorporating 108 fluted Corinthian columns, and finely carved semi-circular niches in the front of the stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR641-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The headless statue of Flavius Tullus on a fountain at the corner of the Antonine Temple. He was the commissioner of the aqueduct which supplied the city with its water. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic
PMR641-01 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. An example of the inspired stone carving on a piece of fallen masonry, with the capital of a Corinthian column behind. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

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