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My Visit to Arg-e Bam: A Walk Through History
One of the coolest places I visited in my hometown, Iran, was Arg-e Bam, an ancient citadel in Kerman. I had heard a lot about it before, but seeing it in real life was much more amazing than I expected. Arg-e Bam is the largest adobe (mud brick) structure in the world, and it holds a lot of history.
I arrived at the citadel on a warm afternoon, and the first thing that caught my eye was how big and impressive it looked. The walls of the citadel were made of mud bricks and had a light brown color that matched the desert around it. It looked like an ancient fortress from a storybook.
As I got closer, I saw how tall the walls were, with watchtowers in each corner. It made me think about how this place used to be a stronghold, protecting people from attackers. Walking through the big gates felt like stepping into the past.
Inside the citadel, I explored many rooms, hallways, and courtyards. Some buildings were simple, while others had beautiful arches and designs. I even saw a small palace, where kings or important people might have lived. Even though the rooms were empty, it was easy to imagine what life might have been like there a long time ago.
One of the most interesting things I saw was the water system. The people of Arg-e Bam created an amazing way to store water. They built deep sources and channels to bring water into the citadel, which was really smart, especially in the desert where water is hard to find.
I also walked around the outer walls of the citadel. From there, I could see the Kerman desert stretching out in all directions. The desert was so big and empty, but it felt peaceful. It was hard to believe that this place was once a busy city full of people and markets.
As I walked around, I thought about how important Arg-e Bam once was. It was a stop on the famous Silk Road, where people from different parts of Asia traded goods and ideas. Sadly, in 2003, a big earthquake damaged a lot of the citadel, but the repairing has brought it back to life.
Before I left, I took one last look at the citadel as the sun was setting. The walls and towers looked beautiful against the desert, and I felt like I had just experienced a piece of history.
Visiting Arg-e Bam was definitely one of the best parts of my trip. It’s not just about ruins; it’s about the people who lived there and the history they created. If you ever go to Kerman, make sure to visit Arg-e Bam. It’s a place that will take you back in time and show you the amazing culture of Iran.
•Edited by chatGPT•
