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Artifact

Ruins of Ctesiphon, Iraq

Description

  • A group of people visiting the ruins of Taq-i-Kisra, the 1500-year-old remains of the ancient city of Ctesiphon.
  • The arch was part of the imperial palace. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Thomas Knapp. 

Map Location

Latitude: 33° 5' 37.09" N
Longitude: 44° 34' 51.816" E

Date

Unknown

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.5
Height:
3.3

Events, Places, People

  • Thomas Knapp

  • Iraq

Originating Location

Asia›Iraq

Subject

  • A photo of a group of people in front of a crumbling stone building. There is a giant archway on the left that rises three stories in the air. The wall on the left is carved with arches and pillars and there is a large triangular hole at the base.

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