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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless draped statue which sits above one of the 12 fountains donated in the second century AD by Flavius Tullus, a well known citizen of the time.
    Libya_Sabratha_022.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of five re-erected columns of the Temple of Liber which originally dates from the second century AD and was destroyed in the AD365 earthquake. The columns seen are made of sandstone however the originals were made of marble.
    Libya_Sabratha_015.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View over ancient residential quarters of the reconstructed triangular funerary monument known as Mausoleum B or Bes which was originally built in the first half of the second century BC. The monument is a relic of Punic Sabratha and rise over 24 metres high and is richly decorated with Egyptian and Greek figures and scenes.
    Libya_Sabratha_010.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_002.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_081.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_063.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_061.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_057.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_039.tiff
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_038.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_036.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. The narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.
    Jordan_Petra_026.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. The narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.
    Jordan_Petra_027.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_024.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_020.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_019.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_017.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. On the left are the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium and in the distance is lunar like landscape of the white cliffs. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_011.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_001.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic view of the southern Jordanian town of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_003.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of four mosaics in Room 1 of the Roman Museum. The two upper panels on the left are from the Theatre Baths. The small mosaic is inscribed Bene Laba – Wash Well- and the other larger one beside it with sandals is inscribed Salvom Lavisse – Washing is good for you.
    Libya_Sabratha_139.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View inside room three of the Roman Museum of a colossal bust of Jupiter or Zeus from the Temple of Jupiter.
    Libya_Sabratha_136.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of four sculptures inside room three of the Roman Museum. Statues from left to right are, Isis dating from the 3rd century AD from the Temple of Isis, Carthaginian goddess Tanit as Caelestis from the Temple of Jupiter, Mercury with his head and leg missing and Torso of youth dating from the 2nd century from the South forum Temple.
    Libya_Sabratha_130.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of several mosaics and painted wall plaster found in Room 4 of the Roman Museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_125.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View in room 1 in the Roman Museum of a carpet like complete Mosaic from the removed from a house of Regio IV near the theatre.  The tondo contains portrait heads of a panther and lion and a scene of Dionysus / Liber Pater together with Ariadne in a chariot drawn by two panthers.
    Libya_Sabratha_124.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the details of a section of the elegant mosaic from the side naves of the Basilica of Justinian which now hangs on the side walls of the central halls of the Roman Museum. The mosaic date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created it are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_120.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the some of the elaborate details of the magnificent mosaic that once occupied the central nave Basilica of Justinian.  The mosaic shows an acanthus calyx from which vine branches spread out with a wealth of birds pecking at the grapes of salvation. The mosaic was moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_116.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent mosaics from the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The central mosaic once occupied the basilica’s central nave and the mosaics on the wall were originally on the floors of the Basilica’s aisles. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_109.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Upright column in front of the courtyard of the Roman museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_108.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. The courtyard of the Roman museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_107.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a section of the partially restored arched outer ring of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_102.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_090.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View a marble relief showing Hermes or Mercury introducing Paris on the right to the contestants of the Judgement of Paris. This scene is from the right side semicircular recess at the front of the theatre stage.
    Libya_Sabratha_080.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_069.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view some of the Roman residential quarter of the ancient site with the splendid theatre on the far right and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean on the left. In, the far-left background is the Temple of Isis.
    Libya_Sabratha_064.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_054.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_053.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Looking out into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and of the ancient harbour breakwater of Sabratha. Directly over the horizon although not visible is Sicily.
    Libya_Sabratha_041.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View towards the Curia or Council chamber forecourt and restored arch at the west end entrance. The Curia was a meeting place of the city’s magistrates and senators and was originally built in the first century AD and then rebuilt in the fourth century after being destroyed by the 365 AD earthquake.
    Libya_Sabratha_033.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a inscribed statue base and restored arch at the west end entrance to Curia or Council chamber on the northern side of the forum. The Curia was a meeting place of the city’s magistrates and senators and was originally built in the first century AD and then rebuilt in the fourth century after being destroyed by the 365 AD earthquake. A feature of it is the remains of the   columns of cipollino and grey granite that once adorned the rectangular portico.
    Libya_Sabratha_030.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View through marble columns of the precinct of the Antonine Temple which stood on a high podium in the background.  Dating from around 90-95 AD the temple is believed to have been dedicated to the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius.
    Libya_Sabratha_025.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of columns and of a headless draped statue which sits above one of the 12 fountains donated in the second century AD by Flavius Tullus, a well known citizen of the time.
    Libya_Sabratha_024.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless draped statue which sits above one of the 12 fountains donated in the second century AD by Flavius Tullus, a well known citizen of the time. The five colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber stand out on the background.
    Libya_Sabratha_021.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_007.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_079.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_080.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic view of the southern Jordanian town of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_075.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_076.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic view of the southern Jordanian town of Wadi Musa, which is the gateway to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_073.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_066.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_065.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_064.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the legendary Monastery which is the most awe inspiring monument at ancient rose red city of Petra. Dating from the third century BC, the Monastery is hidden above the hills and at least 60 minutes climb from the ancient city’s centre. Carved into the side of a mountain, the Monastery’s timeless Hellenistic facade is similar in design to that of the Treasury, although far larger at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide.
    Jordan_Petra_059.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. Partial view of the monumental Royal tombs which are carved into the East Cliff or El-Khubtha mountain of Petra. The tombs from left to right are: the Palace tomb, Corinthian tomb, Silk tomb and the Urn tomb. They were built as burial places for Petra kings and Queens as well as for wealthy citizens.
    Jordan_Petra_051.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the 1st century classical styled theatre at the Red Rose city of Petra. Built by the Nabataeans using a Hellenistic design, the theatre was renovated and enlarged by the Romans when they arrived in 106 AD. The theatre could accommodate around 8500 people.
    Jordan_Petra_046.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the 1st century classical styled theatre at the Red Rose city of Petra. Built by the Nabataeans using a Hellenistic design, the theatre was renovated and enlarged by the Romans when they arrived in 106 AD. The theatre could accommodate around 8500 people.
    Jordan_Petra_045.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_025.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_021.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium Nabatean monuments on the path to the siq. The upper tomb is the Obelisk tomb, which dates from around the 1st century AD and is of Egyptian influence with its four pyramid Obelisks, and the lower tomb, the Triclinium , dates earlier and has a Hellenistic styling. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_013.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. On the left are the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium and in the distance is lunar like landscape of the white cliffs. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_008.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the sculptures of room 3 of the Roman Museum  which includes a majestic colossal bust of Jupiter from the Temple of Jupiter.
    Libya_Sabratha_137.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View inside room three of the Roman Museum of a colossal bust of Jupiter or Zeus from the Temple of Jupiter.
    Libya_Sabratha_134.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the ornate marble candelabrum showing Orpheus charming the animals inside room 3 of the Roman museum. This sculpture dates from the 3rd century AD and is from the Theatre baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_129.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the bust of the goddess Condordia from the Temple of Jupiter or Capitolium. This sculpture is located in room 3 of the Roman Museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_127.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the bust of the goddess Condordia from the Temple of Jupiter or Capitolium. This sculpture is located in room 3 of the Roman Museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_128.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of Room 4 of the Roman Museum. On view is a display of heads and above the door is a mosaic of a lion from Regio V.
    Libya_Sabratha_126.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the some of the elaborate details of the magnificent mosaic that once occupied the central nave Basilica of Justinian.  The mosaic shows an acanthus calyx from which vine branches spread out with a wealth of birds pecking at the grapes of salvation. The mosaic was moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_122.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the details of a section of the elegant mosaic from the side naves of the Basilica of Justinian which now hangs on the side walls of the central halls of the Roman Museum. The mosaic date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created it are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_121.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the some of the elaborate details of the magnificent mosaic that once occupied the central nave Basilica of Justinian.  The mosaic shows an acanthus calyx from which vine branches spread out with a wealth of birds pecking at the grapes of salvation. The mosaic was moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_117.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Rear view of the theatre with the partially restored arched outer ring and stage building in the background. Originally dating from 175-200 AD, the theatre in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators and is one of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world.
    Libya_Sabratha_104.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Rear view of theatre with the partially restored arched outer ring and stage building in the background. Originally dating from 175-200 AD, the theatre in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators and is one of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world.
    Libya_Sabratha_100.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_087.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View through the west side archway that leads onto the stage of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_085.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View through the west side archway that leads onto the stage of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_083.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View a marble relief showing three military figures flanking the personification of Rome wearing the clothes and helmet of an Amazon warrior. This scene is from the central semicircular recess at the front of the theatre stage. Originally dating from 175-200 AD, the theatre in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators and is one of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world.
    Libya_Sabratha_077.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_070.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View at the site of the Temple of Hercules of the battered fragment of a marble statue of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion's skin and headdress.
    Libya_Sabratha_066.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close-up view of the beautiful mosaics of the Seaward Baths which overlooks the sea and dates from the late first century AD.
    Libya_Sabratha_062.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the beautiful mosaics of the Seaward Baths which overlooks the sea and dates from the late first century AD. In the background are the ruins of the Temple of Isis.
    Libya_Sabratha_058.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Seaview through a restored arch in the residential quarters of ancient Sabratha.
    Libya_Sabratha_050.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Looking out into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and of the ancient harbour breakwater of Sabratha. Directly over the horizon although not visible is Sicily.
    Libya_Sabratha_040.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Overview of the ruins of ancient site with the five colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber standing out against the background of the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_019.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of five re-erected columns of the Temple of Liber which originally dates from the second century AD and was destroyed in the AD365 earthquake. The columns seen are made of sandstone however the originals were made of marble.
    Libya_Sabratha_017.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Looking out towards the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean with some of the colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber standing out.
    Libya_Sabratha_012.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View over ancient residential quarters of the reconstructed triangular funerary monument known as Mausoleum B or Bes which was originally built in the first half of the second century BC. The monument is a relic of Punic Sabratha and rise over 24 metres high and is richly decorated with Egyptian and Greek figures and scenes.
    Libya_Sabratha_009.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent mosaics from the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The central mosaic once occupied the basilica’s central nave and the mosaics on the wall were originally on the floors of the Basilica’s aisles. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_006.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_078.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  Panoramic landscape view of the jagged sandstone peaks of the valley that surrounds to the ancient rose red city of Petra, capital of the Kingdom of Nabataeans.
    Jordan_Petra_077.tif
  • Jordan_Petra_041.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_031.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. View of the majestic and breathless Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_030.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. The Hellenistic elegant facade of the world famous Treasury building dramatically appears at the end of the narrow walls of the Siq at the Red Rose city of Petra. The Treasury dates to around the 1st century BC and is believed to be commissioned by the Nabatean king Aretas III. The King was a lover of all things Greek and he brought architects from the Greek Mediterranean world to Petra to help craft the building. Carved out of solid rock, the building rises 43 meters high and was used as a royal tomb and not as a treasury.
    Jordan_Petra_028.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
    Jordan_Petra_023.tif
  • Petra. Jordan. Elevated view of  the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.
    Jordan_Petra_022.tif
  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists walking through the narrow ravine known as the Siq, which gives a spectacular introduction and entrance to the ancient city. Formed by tectonic forces spilt the mountain in two, the Siq is 1200 metres long, up to 80 metres high in sections, and its narrowest point the wall are only two metres apart.  The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
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  • Petra. Jordan.  View of the lunar like landscape of the white cliffs known as the Bab as-Siq – Gate of the Siq. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
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  • Petra. Jordan.  View of tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. On the left are the Obelisk Tomb and Bab as-Siq Triclinium and in the distance is lunar like landscape of the white cliffs. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
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  • Petra. Jordan.  View of one of the three Djinn or spirit blocks that confront tourists on the modern gravel path that winds down through the Bab al-Siq - Gate of the Siq. The carved cube shaped blocks date from around the 1st century and according to Nabatean tradition were the dwelling place of the spirits guardians. The vast ancient rose red city of Petra is the ancient home of the Kingdom of Nabataeans who settled here there more than two thousand years ago.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the details of a section of the elegant mosaic from the side naves of the Basilica of Justinian which now hangs on the side walls of the central halls of the Roman Museum. The mosaic date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created it are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of a section of the arched outer ring - with stage building in the rear- of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
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