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Medieval Castle Latrine
Image by Père Igor

Medieval Castle Latrine

A latrine, typical of those built into medieval castle walls. 12-14th century CE. Château de Gageac, Gageac-et-Rouillac, Dordogne, France.
Embrasure, Aigues-Mortes
Image by Mark Cartwright

Embrasure, Aigues-Mortes

An embrasure window, Aigues-Mortes, France. 13th century CE.
Hoardings, Carcassonne
Image by Gzen92

Hoardings, Carcassonne

Hoardings - wooden additions to a medieval tower or wall to protect defenders and give a better line of fire towards the wall below. 13-14th century CE. Carcassonne, Aude, France.
Arrow Loop
Image by Jebulon

Arrow Loop

An arrow loop, a narrow window in a medieval castle for an archer to fire through and remain relatively protected from attacking fire. 12th century CE. Château de la Madeleine, Chevreuse, Yvelines, France.
Darband-i Basara Rock Relief
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Darband-i Basara Rock Relief

This rock relief lies within Darband-i Basara, which transects the upper part of Qaradagh Mountain Ridge. The rock relief is composed of two separate scenes. The main scene is within the sunken square area and a minor scene was carved on...
The Lulubian Rock Relief of Darband-i Basara
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

The Lulubian Rock Relief of Darband-i Basara

This rock relief lies within Darband-i Basara, which transects the upper part of Qaradagh Mountain Ridge. The rock relief is composed of two separate scenes. This is the main scene and it lies within the sunken square area. The relief is...
Darband-i Basara Rock Relief
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Darband-i Basara Rock Relief

This rock relief lies within Darband-i Basara, which transects the upper part of Qaradagh Mountain Ridge. The rock relief is composed of two separate scenes. The main scene is within a sunken square area (not shown) while this is the smaller...
Darband-i Basara Rock Relief
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Darband-i Basara Rock Relief

This rock relief lies within Darband-i Basara, which transects the upper part of Qaradagh Mountain Ridge. The rock relief is composed of two separate scenes, which can be seen at the center of the image, on the face of the rock. It is the...
Darband-i Basara and its Rock Relief
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Darband-i Basara and its Rock Relief

This is Darband-i Basara (or Basara Gorge). The gorge transects the anticlines of the upper part of Qaradagh Mountain Ridge. The paved road leads to Delezha Village. The image was shot from the western part of the outlet. The tip of the red...
Darband-i Basara
Image by Google Earth

Darband-i Basara

Google Earth's view of Darband-i Basara (Basara Gorge). The black arrow is where a rock relief lies. The gorge transects the anticlines of the upper part of Qaradagh Mountain Ridge. The rock relief is thought to be Lulubian and dates to the...
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