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Ctesiphon

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An old photograph of the Arch of Ctesiphon, showing the ruins of the White Palace in Iraq from the year 1864.

Ancient Ctesiphon

Ctesiphon was a very old city in Iraq. It sat near the Tigris River, close to today’s city of Baghdad. For many years, it was an important place for kings and traders.

People lived in Ctesiphon for more than 800 years. It was once the biggest city in the world! The city had many names, like al-Mada'in, which means “The Cities.” This was because many towns were close together.

Today, we can still see parts of Ctesiphon. The most famous piece is called the Taq Kasra, or the Arch of Ctesiphon. It was part of a big palace and still stands tall. People visit these ruins to learn about the past.

Ctesiphon was a place where many different people lived, like Arameans, Persians, and Greeks. They spoke many languages and practiced many religions, making the city very interesting and lively.

Images

An ancient Persian arch structure known as Taq Kasra in Madain, Iraq.
A 1923 Iraqi postage stamp showcasing the ancient ruins of Ctesiphon, an impressive historical palace.
Historical ruins of Ctesiphon in Iraq, captured in 1932.
An ancient Persian arch known as Taq Kasra in the historic city of Madain, Iraq.
An exhibition of ancient Persian art and reliefs at Berlin's Museum of Islamic Art.
An ancient map showing the locations of Babylon and Seleucia from the Tabula Peutingeriana.
Historical ruins of the Taq-i Kisra palace in Iraq, showcasing ancient architecture.

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