gazing at the ancient city's grandeur, one can hardly imagine the intricate tales woven into its streets, where each cobblestone might narrate a history of unconfessed secrets waiting to diminish into whispers of the past. from the initial point of our journey, the prearrival notes suggested a place shrouded in mystery, yet standing here, the aura is not of crime but of countless stories yearning to start from the beginning once more, revealing the city's true essence beyond its silent facades.