12h 37min, mar 25, 520 y BC - Audience Hall (apadana) of Darius and Xerxes

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520-465 BCE
Limestone
Persepolis, Iran
Known for monumental architecture at time
Achaemenid Empire-first persian empire founded by cyrus the great
Apadana- large ceremonial building; similar to a hypostyle hall in that the roof is supported by columns
Starway represents the 23 subject nations of the persian nations bringing offerings to the king

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