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The ancient site Ctesiphon
lies on the east bank of the Tigris River, just south of Baghdad and
Seleucia lies across the river. Here at Ctesiphon are the remains
of a remarkable palace, built by Chosroes I, the great Sassanian king.
What is remarkable is the area of the unsupported vault; it spans
85 feet, the largest vault in ancient history. ©
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