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City Walls of Yazd
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| Photo Information |
| Copyright: Laleh Akbari (tulip79) (22) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-12-07 |
| Categories: Architecture |
| Exposure: f/7.1, 1/2000 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-04-23 3:15 |
| Viewed: 362 |
| Points: 4 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
City Walls
In ancient Iran there were many types of public structures, from among which one may mention the achievement represented by city walls. The twelfth to fourteenth century walls of Yazd, which are still standing, are perhaps the most interesting, imposing and skillfully planned. In Yazd, sections of the old walls and moat remain, providing an interesting example of a medieval wall, fortified by moat, towers and barbicans, now buried deep within a town which has long since expanded beyond its old limits.
These walls were begun, it is said, in 1119 and rebuilt and extended during the 14th century. In places, they were 15 meters high; being nicely decorated with ornamental devices such as those employed on unglazed pottery. |
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Salam Laleh
Nice shot and the sky has a wonderful blue colour. It would be great if you could write a note to this photo.
Thanks for sharing/Mona
- Atousa
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(1446) - [2008-04-23 6:02]
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Salam Laleh,
Nice shot with a nice frame ..more contrast is needed + a note ..its beautiful ..thanks for sharing
Regards,
AtousA
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