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Ruined citadel of Shahr-e-Gholgola (City of the Screaming) (City of Noise)
Filename: 312-1906.jpg
Size: 5373 x 3571 (8.7MB)
Date: 25th July 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Jane Sweeney/Robert Harding
City: Bamiyan
Country: AFGHANISTAN
© Jane Sweeney
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Robert Harding
Ruined citadel of Shahr-e-Gholgola (City of the Screaming) (City of Noise)
Ruined citadel of Shahr-e-Gholgola (City of the Screaming) (City of Noise), destroyed by Genghis Khan in 1221 AD, Bamiyan, Afghanistan, Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1128170
© Jane Sweeney
Afgani Afghanistan Bamian Bamiyan Citadel Fortresses Rural Location Archeological Site
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the haunting beauty of the ruined citadel of Shahr-e-Gholgola, also known as the City of the Screaming or City of Noise. Located in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, this ancient fortress was tragically destroyed by Genghis Khan in 1221 AD. The image showcases the remnants of a once-thriving civilization, now reduced to crumbling walls and scattered debris. The vibrant colors that still cling to these ruins serve as a testament to their former glory and resilience. Standing against a backdrop of rugged mountains and under an expansive sky, this archaeological site exudes an air of mystery and intrigue. Its remote rural location adds to its allure, transporting viewers back in time to a forgotten era. Photographers Jane Sweeney and Robert Harding have skillfully captured not only the physical decay but also the emotional weight carried by these ancient structures. Their lens reveals layers upon layers of history etched into every stone. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded both of humanity's capacity for destruction and our enduring fascination with lost civilizations. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in ruin, there is beauty waiting to be discovered – if only we take the time to look closely enough.
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