Apadana
Title
Apadana
Date
ca. 550 BCE
Identifier
1922
Work Type
visual works
Work Location
Iran (nation)
Takht-e Jamshīd (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Achaemenid
Subject
reliefs (sculptures)
Darius I--King of Persia--548 B.C.-485 B.C.
Description
Detail view of central relief of the northern stairs at Apadana in Persepolis, Iran. "A relief that once was the center part of the northern stairs shows king Darius on his throne, crown prince Xerxes behind him, two incense burners, and an important official, probably Pharnaces. He salutes the king, and announces the arrival of the tribute carriers, who are also represented on the wall near the stairs. The gift exchange mechanism was one of the central elements in the Persian royal ideology, and the Apadana was, therefore, one of the most important symbols of the great king's power,"--Livius.org
Material/Medium
limestone
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
A1IAPER3500BE28A25
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