Bewilderment overcomes me, as I stand in awe, transfixed, and my eyes wander amongst these rambling creations that still stand the test of time. My mind is overtaken by the silent echo of foreign tongues, and the vision of daily life of an ancient civilisation from so long ago. Surreal describes the moment, I feel overwhelmed with what lies before me.Monoliths in stone are strewn about, standing proudly, and withholding the secrets of their being. I visualise thousands of labouring men, toiling and sweating as they follow the orders of some great leader, relentless in his demands and expectations. This would consume their lives and their minds. Many would die.Monstrous trees, thousands of years of age, have managed their journey of life amongst these buildings, continuing their growth through every crevice and crack, throwing their roots
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