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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows adobe structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows adobe structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view of adobe ruins and a tower is seen through a doorway inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows adobe structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An arched interior structure is seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An adobe tower and surrounding defensive walls stand inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An adobe tower rises above arched structures inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A narrow pathway runs between adobe walls inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An arched interior structure is seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe fortress walls and restoration debris are seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows the adobe ruins and restored structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Construction materials and equipment are seen in an open area inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe fortress walls and restoration debris are seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe fortress walls and restoration debris are seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows the adobe ruins and restored structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view of the surrounding landscape is seen through protective netting inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows the adobe ruins and restored structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows the adobe ruins and restored structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An arched passageway leads through adobe walls inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows the adobe ruins and restored structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Fortress walls and towers rise inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A general view shows the adobe ruins and restored structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period, having served for centuries as a fortified city and a key hub along Silk Road trade routes before being largely destroyed in a 2003 earthquake and subsequently restored. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Fortress walls and towers rise inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe rooftops and a watchtower are seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A flat rooftop and inner section of the Arg-e Bam citadel are seen in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Fortress walls and towers rise inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Fortress walls and towers rise inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view of adobe buildings is seen through a doorway inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An open courtyard and adobe structures are seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Fortress walls and towers rise inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel are reflected in water in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An arched window and scaffolding are seen during restoration work inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Fortress walls and towers rise inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Fortress walls and towers rise inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

An adobe tower stands inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view shows adobe buildings and pathways inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view shows adobe buildings and pathways inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Visitors stand near an adobe tower inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Visitors stand near an adobe tower inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel are reflected in water in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view of adobe buildings is seen through a doorway inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view shows adobe buildings and pathways inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A narrow alleyway runs between adobe buildings inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view shows adobe buildings and pathways inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A damaged structure is seen inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. The citadel was almost completely destroyed during the 2003 earthquake and has since undergone long-term reconstruction and conservation efforts. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A narrow alleyway runs between adobe buildings inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A narrow alleyway runs between adobe buildings inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A view shows adobe buildings and pathways inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

A visitor walks along a pathway inside the Arg-e Bam citadel in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shuri Castle under reconstruction

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2025, shows the south-side corridor that is connected to the main hall (back) of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa. The corridor, together with the west-side corridor and the main hall, is to be completed in the autumn of 2026, seven years after fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.