THE GREAT GATE
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"On one of my first journeys through the area surrounding our small settlement, I once found myself standing before a monumental structure that resembled a gate. This ancient architectural marvel probably used to serve as the grand entrance to the thriving city that now lay in ruins, separating it from the vast, unforgiving desert beyond. The sheer scale of this gate was awe-inspiring, a proof of the ambition of the civilization that built it. As I stood there, I could almost hear the bustling sounds of the city that once lay beyond these walls. The very stones beneath my feet seemed to be alive with the memories of those who had passed through this gate. While the sky was clear, with soft clouds drifting lazily, the sun cast long shadows across the landscape, and for a moment, I imagined the gate in its prime, standing as a proud sentinel of the city’s glory…"
- Excerpt from the book "The Travels of Ibn Zina"
THE OLD TOWER
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"As the sun began its descent, casting a warm, orange glow over the endless sea of sand, I stumbled upon a testament to the grandeur of a bygone era. It was an ancient tower, weathered and eroded by time, that still stood tall. The desert seemed alive that day—the wind swirled the sand around me as if whispering tales of old. With a deep breath and driven by my curiosity, I continued walking, hoping that whatever I might find within would shed some light on the history of the ruins we built our settlement in…"
- Excerpt from the book "The Travels of Ibn Zina"
