Persia
There are 1590 items in Persia:
Persepolis, Hall of 32 Columns
Persepolis (Old Persian Pârsa, modern Takht-e Jamshid): Greek name of one of the capitals of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, founded by king Darius the Great (r.522-486 BCE). There were several satellite sites, Naqš-e Rustam and Takht-e Rustam.The Hall of thirty-two columns in Persepolis (map 9) was built by Artaxerxes…
Persepolis, Hall of 32 Columns, Interior |
Persepolis, Hall of 32 Columns, Plaque |
Persepolis, Hall of 32 Columns, Portico |
Persepolis, Inscription XPh ("Daiva inscription") |
Persepolis, Lower City
Persepolis (Old Persian Pârsa, modern Takht-e Jamshid): Greek name of one of the capitals of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, founded by king Darius the Great (r.522-486 BCE). There were several satellite sites, Naqš-e Rustam and Takht-e Rustam.Lower City Surrounding the Terrace of Persepolis to the south, west, and northwest was…
Lower City, seen from the tomb of Artaxerxes II |
Persepolis, Lower City, Gate |
Persepolis, Lower City, Mansion |
Persepolis, Lower City, Unidentified structure |
Persepolis, Palace of Artaxerxes
Persepolis (Old Persian Pârsa, modern Takht-e Jamshid): Greek name of one of the capitals of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, founded by king Darius the Great (r.522-486 BCE). There were several satellite sites, Naqš-e Rustam and Takht-e Rustam. …
Persepolis, Palace of Artaxerxes, Horns |