Persepolis Collection (page 6)

A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran. After a print dating from the mid-18th century

View Ruins Persepolis Plain Persepolis illustrata
A View of the Ruins of Persepolis as Taken from the Plain, Persepolis illustrata, S. Harding, unknown, 1739

tombeaux Persepolis Entwurff historischen Architectur
Les tombeaux de Persepolis, Entwurff einer historischen Architectur: in Abbildung unterschiedener beruhmten Gebaude, des Alterthums, und fremder Volcker, umb aus den Geschicht-Buchern

Fragment Wall Decoration Palace Xerxes Guardsman
Fragment of a Wall Decoration from the Palace of Xerxes: " Guardsman" in Procession, 486-465 BC. Achaemenid, Iran, Persepolis, 5th Century BC

Columns Of Xerxes Gateway Against Clear Sky

Iran, Persia, Reconstruction of Persepolis, illustration
Persian Civilization. Reconstruction of the Royal complex at Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great (6th century b. C.). Artwork

Iran. City of Persepolis. The Gate of all Nations or Xerxus Gateway. Detail Lamassu. Assyrian protective deity. Bulls body and humans head

Persian art. Persepolis. Apadana. Palace of Darius I. Lion a
Persian art. Persepolis. Achaemenid period. Apadana Palace. First palace built under Darius I in the new capital, Persepolis. Stands decorated with reliefs. 6th century and 5th centuries BC

Iran. Persepolis. Palace of Darius I. Relief and cuneiform i
Palace of Darius I (522-486 BC). Reliefs of the outer wall of the staircase of the Apadana depicting In the center, cuneiform inscription describing the construction of a staircase in the Palace of

Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Apadana Palace. Ruins. First
Persian art. Achaemenid period. Apadana Palace. Ruins. First palace built under Darius I in the new capital, Persepolis. It stands on a plinth decorated with reliefs depicting the royal guard

Persian Empire. Achaemenid period. Cuneiform writing. Palace
Persian Empire. Achaemenid period. Cuneiform writing on the wall of the Palace of Persepolis. 5th century B.C. Islamic Republic of Iran

Fire Altar at Persepolis
A fire altar close to the citadel and settlement at Persepolis. King Xerxes is depicted worshipping in front of a a fire altar on his rock- cut tomb. Date: 1902

Palace of Darius I. Apadana or Audience Hall. 6th c. BC. IRAN. Persepolis. Detail of capital of column capital with protome bull shaped. High relief. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Sculpture on rock

Tomb of Darius I the Great. 6th c. BC. IRAN. Persepolis. In the upper relief is represented the people who worship the god Ahura Mazda before the altar of fire. Persian art. Achaemenid period

IRAN. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Relief of Darius I the Great sitting on his throne with dignitaries, 521 BC. Persian art. Relief on rock

Mysterious ancient stone horses gate of Persepolis - Iran
Ancient and mysterious big stone horses statues carved into large stone blocks, as an entrance gate to one of the 500 BC palaces of the Persepolis or Takhte Jamshid complex

Persepolis ancient ruins in Iran - Simorgh mythical bird stone carving
Ancient and mysterious ruins and stone carved column decorated with a twin Simorgh bird, the mythical Iranian equivalent of phoenix or griffin featured in the Persian literature of antiquity

Persepolis, Gate of Xerxes or All Nations gate
Gate of Xerxes I or All Nations gate, with colossal lamassus (human-headed bulls), Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire founded by Darius the Great (522-486 B.C)

Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran
Tribute bearers, bas-relief in Apadana palace, Persepolis (Unesco World Heritage List, 1979), Iran, Achaemenid civilization, 6th-5th century BC

Carvings on the Tomb of Artaxerxes III, Persepolis
Carvings on the Tomb of Artaxerxes III (425BC-338BC, the 11th emperor of the Achemenid Empire) in the ancient site of Persepolis

DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian
" DARIUS I " the Great" (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Darius the Great sitting on his throne. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Relief on rock

IRAN. Persepolis. Apadana or Audience Hall of Darius I.. Persian Guard (with cylindrical hat) and nobleman of the Medan court (round hat)

Persian Soldiers with Shields
Persian soldiers with shields. Relief of the northern stairs. IRAN. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Persian art. Achaemenid

Persepolis / Architecture
Details of the capitals and column bases from the site of the citadel of Persepolis. Columned halls were characteristic of Persian architecture. Date: 1854

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Persians hurling cats at Pelusiums defenders during Cambyses IIs conquest of Egypt, 525 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Iran, Persepolis, aerial view of ancient city UNESCO World Heritage Site, Persian civilization

Iran, Persepolis, Council Hall Tripylon, relief of Mede dignitaries
Iran - Persepolis. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979. Council Hall Tripylon. Relief of Mede dignitaries

Iran, Persepolis Palace of Darius, relief of tribute bearer
Iran - Persepolis. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979. Palace of Darius. Relief of tribute bearers, detail

Iran, Persepolis, Throne Hall, or Hall of Hundred Columns, aerial view
Iran - Persepolis. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979. Throne Hall, or Hall of a Hundred Columns

Palace of Darius I Great in Persepolis, Persian column and design, illustration
Persian Civilization. Reconstruction of Palace of Darius, called Apadana, in Persepolis; map of Ancient Persia and detail of a capital. Color illustration

Bas reliefs, Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran Detail of the exquisite basreliefs - Persepolis - Iran

Persian Art. Achaemenid Dynasty. Palace of Darius I. Detail
Persian Art. Achaemenid Dynasty. Persepolis. Palace of Darius I (522-486 B.C.). Detail of a palaces gate built between 470-450 B.C

Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Del
Persian Art. Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC). Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Delegation: Bactria offering

Iran. Persepolis. Palace of Darius I. Relief of the Apadana
Palace of Darius I (522-486 BC). Reliefs of the outer wall of the staircase of the Apadana or Reception hall depicting Medas in procession up the stairs and carrying offerings. Persepolis

Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Throne Hall. Relief depicting
Persian art. Achaemenid period. 5th century B.C. Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Throne Hall or the Imperial Armys hall of honour, also called the Hundred-Columns Palace

Persian Art. Achaemenid period. Persepolis. Griffin
Persian Art. Achaemenid period. Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Capital with a griffin, dated during the reign of Xerxes (486-465 BC). In the background, the Gate of all Nations or Gate of Xerxes

Iran / Tomb of Xerxes
The Tomb of Xerxes, north of Persepolis. The King is shown worshipping in front of a fire altar before the God Ahuramazda, supported by 30 peoples of the empire. Date: 1854

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"Persepolis: A Glimpse into Ancient Iran's Majestic Past" Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism, watches over Persepolis as a testament to its grandeur. Once the heart of the mighty Achaemenid Empire, this ceremonial capital in Fars Province stands proudly against time. As Alexander's army prepares to unleash destruction upon Persepolis, one can only imagine the awe-inspiring beauty that once adorned these ancient columns at sunset. The Palace of a Hundred Columns takes center stage with the Apadana gracefully standing behind it, showcasing architectural brilliance beyond compare. Carved reliefs depicting palace guards serve as silent witnesses to the opulence and power that once resided within these walls. Each intricate detail tells a story of Persian art and culture during Darius I's reign. Today, Persepolis remains an emblematic symbol of Iran's rich history. Its ruins stand tall amidst breathtaking landscapes, reminding us of its significance as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The audience hall where Darius I held court comes alive through vivid imagination - a place where kings and nobles gathered under his watchful eye. This relief within Apadana Palace captures their presence for eternity. Venturing further into Fars Province unveils more wonders at Persepolis' archeological site. The Propylon or Gate of all Nations welcomes visitors with open arms, inviting them to explore this treasure trove steeped in antiquity. Persepolis beckons travelers from around the world to immerse themselves in its historical splendor, and is not just an ancient city but also a gateway into understanding Iran's glorious past – an experience that leaves one humbled by human achievements throughout time.