13 h 41 min, 13 déc. 520 ans av. J.-C. - 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
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Date:
13 h 41 min, 13 déc. 520 ans av. J.-C.
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 2547 ans
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