Photographer's Note
On December 26th 2003 a major earthquake struck the city of Bam leveling around 60% of the city. It is estimated around 43 000 citizens lost their lives in this tragedy. Arg-é Bam citadel was also among the victims, an imposing city fortress which had survived the elements for more than 2000 years. This photo captures a small section of the city wall.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Johan Rehn (grantcorp)
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- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2000-11-10
- Categories: Castillos
- Camera: Canon EOS 300, 28-80mm Canon AF (58mm), Kodak Royal Gold 100
- Versión de la foto: Versión original
- Tema(s): The old Bam citadel , Historical sites in Iran, Travel Wish List [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-02-28 3:49
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Points: 4