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© Peter Michael Rhodes
Photographer: | Peter Michael Rhodes | |||
Collection: | Travel | |||
Filename: | PMR-D2427 |
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Upload Date: | 2014-09-08 11:41:31 | |||
Photo Size: | 5.8mb 6016x4000 pixels | |||
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Caption: | Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequentAchaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.The eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting foreign kings and dignitaries bringing tributes, including a camel. |
Keywords: | Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology |