Beyond the ruins and green farms, the new city is visible.
The new city that was devestated last night.
Beyond the walls of the old city and desert to the north.
Ruins of the old city in front and the new city beyond.
The old stable, for horses that travelled the Silk Road.
Looking north-east from the highest point in the citadel.
Bam used to be the oldest mud structure still standing.
Little houses, you can see how people lived.
The bazaar area of the old city, shops on both sides.
Size of walls are better understood with people around.
Another shot of the new city, out in the horizon.
An old outpost on the ancient Silk Road.
Looking west through the windows of the citadel.
Some of the details on walls are visible here.
Arge-e Bam, one of UN's heritage sites was destroyed in a devestating earthquake that killed thousands in Iran last night. These pictures were taken yeras ago to show the old city and its citadel built on the ancient Silk Road. The new city is also visible in the background.
Please send a donation to the victims of this tragedy via Mercy Corps at mercycorps.org
