more pictures from Iran

historic rock carving on a cliff face at Shapur River, Iran

This series of exceptional 1,700-year-old carvings depicted a battle between the Persians and Romans.

timeless stone village of Palangan, Iran

Whilst atmospheric, living conditions left a lot to be desired.

concluding my pictures of Sudan

The gods were the same, but the larger-than-life carvings were some of the best that I had encountered and superior to any that I saw in Egypt.

typical desert picture Sudan

The epitome of a desert scene.

sunset and  windblown patterns in the sand

The pyramids at Meroe silhouetted by the setting sun.

washing hard-boiled eggs for sale at Karima market Sudan

monastery remains in the Gazali Valley

More reminders of a bygone era in the north of Sudan.

Donkeys were crucial to life in Sudan, and there were many donkey carts but it was rare to see a horse.

 typical colourful gateway

This was a good representation of the colourful gateways with imaginative designs.

Sudanese pyramids

Although smaller, the pyramids were more numerous and many were just being excavated. 

happy in his work at Abri, Sudan

This beaming smile was one of the broadest that I had ever seen.

Two different examples of ancient rock art, Sudan.