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Meidan Emam, Esfahan
Built by Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century, the site is surrounded by magnificent buildings connected by a series of two-story arcades and is famous for the Royal Mosque, the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, the magnificent Qasariyya Porch and the 15th-century Timurid Palace. They are powerful witnesses to the social and cultural living standards of Persia during the Safavid period.
Nemrut Dağ
The mausoleum of Antiochus I (69-34 BC) is one of the most magnificent buildings of the Hellenistic period. Antiochus I ruled the Kingdom of Commagene, which was established in Syria and north of the Euphrates River after the disintegration of Alexander's empire. The mausoleum of Antiochus I is one of the most magnificent buildings of the Hellenistic period. The fusion of its pantheon and the fact that the kings' lineage can be traced through two sets of legends, Greek and Persian, attest to the dual origins of the kingdom's culture.
Monastery of Alcobaça
The Monastery of Santa María de Alcobaça, located in the north of Lisbon, was built in the 12th century by King Afonso I. The monastery's large size, authentic architecture, fine materials and meticulous construction make it a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art.