Scaffolding at the ancient Arch of Ctesiphon, also known as Taq Kisra, at near modern Al Madain in central Iraq. All photos: AFP
The archaeological site is having restoration work to conserve the 1,500-year-old arch.
This picture taken on November 24, 2021 shows a view of the Arch of Ctesiphon, also known as Taq Kisra (Khosrow's Arch), stands before the conservators' scaffolding at the ancient site of Ctesiphon near moden al-Madain in central Iraq. - The archaeological site, which houses the remnants of the former capital of the Persian Sassanid Empire until the Muslim Arab conquest in the 7th century AD, is currently undergoing restoration works to conserve the 1700-year-old arch. The structure is "the largest single-span vault of unreinforced brickwork in the world". (Photo by Sabah ARAR / AFP)
The structure is said to be the largest single-span vault of unreinforced brickwork in the world.
A crack in the masonry of the Arch of Ctesiphon.
The restoration work is part of efforts to return it to its former glory.
The monument is the last structure still standing from the ancient Persian imperial capital Ctesiphon.
Construction of the arch began in AD 540 during the Sassanid dynasty's long wars with the Byzantine Empire.
It is 37 metres tall and 48 metres long.
Conservation workers stand on the scaffolding at the Arch of Ctesiphon.
View from under the arch.
Birds fly over the Arch of Ctesiphon.
Scaffolding at the ancient Arch of Ctesiphon, also known as Taq Kisra, at near modern Al Madain in central Iraq. All photos: AFP
The archaeological site is having restoration work to conserve the 1,500-year-old arch.
This picture taken on November 24, 2021 shows a view of the Arch of Ctesiphon, also known as Taq Kisra (Khosrow's Arch), stands before the conservators' scaffolding at the ancient site of Ctesiphon near moden al-Madain in central Iraq. - The archaeological site, which houses the remnants of the former capital of the Persian Sassanid Empire until the Muslim Arab conquest in the 7th century AD, is currently undergoing restoration works to conserve the 1700-year-old arch. The structure is "the largest single-span vault of unreinforced brickwork in the world". (Photo by Sabah ARAR / AFP)
The structure is said to be the largest single-span vault of unreinforced brickwork in the world.
A crack in the masonry of the Arch of Ctesiphon.
The restoration work is part of efforts to return it to its former glory.
The monument is the last structure still standing from the ancient Persian imperial capital Ctesiphon.
Construction of the arch began in AD 540 during the Sassanid dynasty's long wars with the Byzantine Empire.
It is 37 metres tall and 48 metres long.
Conservation workers stand on the scaffolding at the Arch of Ctesiphon.
