Photos of Persepolis & it’s elegant design , (500BC)

photo by : Khosro

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Chichen Itza Pyramid

Chichen Itza Pyramid in Mexico is one of artistic ancient sites of Maya civilization which is considered as a part of UNESCOO World Heritage Site. This pyramid along with 6 other sites were known as seven wonders of the world and now is counted as one of seven wonders. Around the pyramid, there are several stone buildings which were used as castle, bath, shop, temple etc. The most important site of this complex, El Castillo (Means Castle in Spaniel )  is a pyramid that contains stairs in each of four fronts that reach the peak of the pyramid. This temple belonged to the sky god.

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Mummy of Ramesses II

Ramses II was one of the greatest pharaohs who was the emperor of Egypt in 1292- 1225 BC (67 years). During his reign, Egypt was a symbol of immensity and glory and was extended from Syria to fourth waterfall of Nile. He added Ethiopia and part of Arabia to his empire. The digging of water canal between Mediterranean and Red Sea is also one of his achievements. Pomp, glory, development of slavery and extra use of mercenaries in his reign was of the main reasons of fall of Egypt kingdoms. Bani Isra’il tribe emigrated from Egypt in his or his successor reign. Ramses II had 111 sons and 59 daughters and more statuses was made of him than any other pharaoh.

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