“My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”
No thing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away.
Count the holes: the looting of Apamea, Syria
TLDR
Apamea 是叙利亚境内的古希腊/古罗马遗址,这一一度是非常繁荣的城市,塞琉古帝国的叙利亚四城之一 (Syrian Tetrapolis)。2011-16年,叙利亚内战,这里是叛军和政府军的交战前线,不法分子知道这里埋了很多宝藏,所以大量挖掘遗址,以至于卫星地图 Apamea 遗址宛如月球表面一般的惊悚。
While not explicitly stated as lovers, the relationship between Enkidu and Gilgamesh in the Epic of Gilgamesh is incredibly close, with many interpretations suggesting romantic undertones. The language used to describe their bond, such as “loved him like a wife,” and their frequent physical affection (kissing, embracing) point towards a deeper connection than simply friendship.