Persepolis, Iran 521-465 BCE. Persian.
Heavily fortified complex of Persian royal buildings located on large plateau included royal audience hall, or apadana.
Persians and Medes, detail of processional frieze on terrace of apadana, Persepolis, Iran. 521-465 BCE. Limestone, 8' 4" high.
Reliefs decorating walls depicted representatives of 23 nations bringing tribute to the Persian king.
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