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Capital. Palace of Darius I
Capital from the audience hall of the Palace of Darius I (Susa). 6th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France
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Apadana Audience Bull Capital Colossal Darius Ionian Iran Iranian Islamic Kneeling Limestone Louvre Mesopotamian Monumental Persian Shaft Susa
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1. Title: Capital from the Audience Hall of the Palace of Darius I (Capitale du hall d'audience du Palais de Darius I, Susa. 6e siècle av. J.-C. Musée du Louvre, Paris, France) 2. Description: This image showcases a colossal capital from the audience hall of the Palace of Darius I, located in Susa, Iran, dating back to the 6th century BC. The Palace of Darius I is an iconic monument from the Achaemenid Empire, a significant period in Iranian history. This magnificent capital, now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, is a testament to the grandeur and cultural richness of the ancient world. The capital, carved from limestone, features an intricately designed Ionian-style capital with a kneeling bull at its base. The bull's head is adorned with a protome, a decorative element common in Mesopotamian and Persian architecture. The capital's shaft is adorned with intricate carvings, reflecting the advanced craftsmanship of the time. The capital's design is reminiscent of the Apadana, a grand audience hall in Persepolis, another famous site from the Achaemenid Empire. The Palace of Darius I was a symbol of royal power and grandeur during the Persian Empire's golden age. The capital's presence in the Louvre Museum is a reminder of the historical and artistic connections between Iran and France, showcasing the shared cultural heritage of both nations. 3. Keywords: 6th century BC, Achaemenid, Ancient, Age, Animal, Apadana, Architecture, Art, Audience, Hall, Bull, Capital, Colossal, Column, Darius I, Great, France, Head, Ionian, Style, Iran, Iranian, Islamic Republic, Kneeling, Limestone, Louvre, Museum, Mesopotamian, Monumental, Palace, Paris, Period, Persian, Royal, Shaft, Susa, Wood, History, Historical.
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