#ctesiphon

[whencyclopedia]

The Roman–Parthian conflict (53 BCE–217 CE) was a centuries-long struggle for dominance in Western Asia between the Roman Republic, later Empire, and the Arsacid dynasty of Parthia. It began with Rome’s eastward expansion and Parthia’s determination to defend its independence, producing repeated wars without decisive supremacy. The conflict opened with Crassus’ crushing defeat at Carrhae in 53 BCE...

[stomygame]

Ctesiphon on Steam

A retrowave/mecha-inspired sci-fi first-person shooter featuring fast-paced combat in old-school style open-plan levels packed with pickups,

I got made redundant today, you know that means?

I've been promoted to full time game developer! :D

Until I run out of savings I'm committed to making a Deus Ex clone.

If you would like to support me, consider grabbing my last game, Ctesiphon: s.team/a/3808730

[robertvorster]

Arch of Ctesiphon, Iraq

[historicalgram]

🔴The Arch of Ctesiphon🔴 . ⚫It is located near the modern town of Salman Pak, Iraq. ⚫It is the only visible remaining structure of the ancient city of Ctesiphon. ⚫The archway is considered a landmark in the history of architecture, and it's one of the largest single-span vault of unreinforced brickwork in the world. ⚫The arch was part of the imperial palace complex, it dates back to the 3rd to 6th-century AD in the Sasanian-era. ⚫The arched iwan hall, was about 37 meters high 26 meters across and 50 meters long. . . Follow me @historical_grams to enjoy more and more posts about our world's marvellous History.❤ . . #arch #ctesiphon #palace #iraq #archway #vault #hall #discovery #explore #explorepage #archaeology #history #europe #travelgram #travelholic #travelbook #traveller #travel #instatravel #seetheworld #traveltheworld #traveladdict #travellingram #travellingthroughtheworld #travelislife #travelwithme #travelcouple #historical_grams #featured (at Iraq) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQTm6PTH1IL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Figure of a reclining woman.

Period/Culture: Parthian

Date: ca. 2nd century B.C.–2nd century A.D.

Place of origin: Mesopotamia, said to be from Ctesiphon

Medium: Alabaster (gypsum)

[d3utschem4rk]

Three anna stamp of Mandatary Iraq, depicting the ruins of the Ctesiphon Palace (Ayvān-e Kesrā) on the eastern bank of the Tigris

1923

via Wikimedia Commons

[iconem]

Monday’s picture: a view of Taq Kasra, or the Iwan of Ctesiphon (Iraq)

Estimated reading time: 1 min.

In 2016 Iconem team has been in Iraq to collect visual documentation of the huge Iwan of Ctesiphon.

This giant arch in bricks is indeed located in the ancient city of Ctesiphon, on the banks of Tigris river, about 35 km southeast of Baghdad. Capital of the Parthian Empire, it was one of the great cities of late ancient Mesopotamia and the largest city in the world from 570 AD, until its fall in 637 AD.

The majestic vault depicted above is the only structure that still survives of Ctesiphon: with its 37 m. of height, it was part of the façade of the palace of Sasanian king Khosrow I. The archway shown in this photo gallery is the largest single-span vault of unreinforced brickwork in the world. 

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