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14 Photos of Persepolis | Achaemenid Empire, 530 BC

Persepolis consists of a platform with several palaces that contain sets of beautifully crafted Persian columns and is one of the best examples of Achaemenid architecture.

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The Ruins of Persepolis

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

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Apadana Hall, Lotus Column, Achaemenid 6th c. BCE

This is an example of a column from the Persian Empire era (559 B.C. - 1600 A.D.). It features addorsed (back-to-back) animals upon the top of the column, which was typical of the time period. Columns similar to this one featured in the photo were usually made of stone, but it was not uncommon for columns in residential homes is be made from wood, covered in plaster, and painted to resemble stone. Most of the carved relief figures were painted also. Persian Column, Achaemenid Architecture, Architecture Antique, Shiraz Iran, Iran Culture, Iran Pictures, Iranian Architecture, Persian Architecture, Ancient Persia

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They're Not Classical, But They're Columns

What is an Egyptian column? What is a Persian column? Learn about columns inspired by Egyptian motifs and those originating in ancient Persia (Iran).

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Apadana - Wikiwand

Apadana is a large hypostyle hall in Persepolis, Iran. It belongs to the oldest building phase of the city of Persepolis, in the first half of the 6th century B...

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Persepolis Apadana Throne Room - Illustration by Balage Balogh

One of the greatest kings of the Persian Empire, Darius the Great began construction on his palace in his new capital, Persepolis in 515 BC. The Apadana, whose facade is shown here, served as the royal Throne Hall where ambassadors of the twenty provinces of the empire came to present taxes and gifts on Norooz, the Persian New Year on March 21st. This reconstruction is greatly benefited from excavation plans and photographs published by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago…

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Achaemenid Bas Relief on Side Panels of Staircase To the Castle in Persepolis of Shiraz Stock Image - Image of details, monument: 79884129

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Reconstruction of Gate of All Nations by Meysam Keshavarz. From the collection of artworks called "Repersia". The Gate of All Nations also known as the Gate of Xerxes, is located in the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran. The construction of the Gate of All Nations was ordered by the Achaemenid king Xerxes (486-465 BC), the successor of the founder of Persepolis, Darius the Great. The Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC) was an ancient Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great. Achaemenid Architecture, King Xerxes, Darius The Great, Persepolis Iran, Achaemenid Empire, Gate Of Babylon, Ancient Persian Art, Ancient World History, Cyrus The Great

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Reconstruction of Gate of All Nations by Meysam Keshavarz. From the collection of artworks called "Repersia". The Gate of All Nations also known as the Gate of Xerxes, is located in the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran. The construction of the Gate of All Nations was ordered by the Achaemenid king Xerxes (486-465 BC), the successor of the founder of Persepolis, Darius the Great. The Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC) was an ancient Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great.

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