Overall, the map looks ok, but could be better.
The texturing isn't providing a real contrast, except the sand with the rest of the metal textures. Be sure to put a contrast in it as it looks pretty boring right now.
the "e8_btrim03" texture which is on the vertical surfaces of those huge arches, isn't fitting that shape. What about something like I show in the next screenshot?
![](http://i40.tinypic.com/et9mpz.png)
The map is also lacking blendmaps like in the screenshot below.
![](http://i39.tinypic.com/rblbuo.png)
Well it could be something like the screenshot which is down this line of text.
![](http://i42.tinypic.com/21b5gm0.png)
The geometry could be better also, as the curves aren't fitting each other at all. A screenshot of it is just right next to this.
![](http://i44.tinypic.com/x456c9.png)
I agree with Razgriz, the map could have some more details. This could also be provided with the enhanced texture pack of e8 which I released a while ago.
It's downloadable just right here.
I would like to notify the texturepack doesn't has height-mapped textures (yet), as I wasn't aware of the meaning back in those days. It still gives the map a way more natural feeling when using so.