13h 41min, dec 13, 520 y BC - Audience Hall (apadana) of Darius and Xerxes

Description:

Limestone
Persepolis, Iran
• Known for monumental architecture at the time
• Persian kings established art
• "Royal Hill" that would serve as a ceremonial center/citadel for city
• Apadana- large ceremonial building; similar to a hypostyle hall that is supported by columns
• Stairway represents the 23 subject nations of the persian empire bringing offerings to the king
Visual reinforcement of the persian kings influence over the empire