Iran
There are 1733 items in Iran:
![]() Apadana, Eastern entrance: two guardsmen, dressed as civilians. Their sticks indicate that they are officers. |
![]() Persepolis, Apadana, Inscription XPg |
![]() Persepolis, Apadana, Lion capital |
Persepolis, Apadana, North Stairs
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.Apadana, North Stairs …Persepolis, Apadana, North Stairs, Central Relief
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. …