Palace of Darius I
Title
Palace of Darius I
Date
ca. 500 BCE
Identifier
5328
Work Type
Single Built Works
Work Location
Iran (nation)
Takht-e Jamshīd (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Achaemenid
Subject
royal palaces
Darius I--King of Persia--548 B.C.-485 B.C.
Description
View of the palace of Darius I at Persepolis in Iran. "It seems that Darius planned this impressive complex of palaces not only as the seat of government but also, and primarily, as a show place and a spectacular centre for the receptions and festivals of the Achaemenid kings and their empire. Darius lived long enough to see only a small part of his plans executed. This ensemble of majestic approaches, monumental stairways, throne rooms (Apadana), reception rooms and annex buildings is classified among the world's greatest archaeological sites, among those which have no equivalent and which bear witness of a unique quality to a most ancient civilization,"--UNESCO website. Gordon Bugbee Collection
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Reproduction Source
35
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
GPB-ANC3-1076
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