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14 Photos of Persepolis | Achaemenid Empire, 530 BC

Persepolis consists of a platform with several palaces that contain sets of beautifully crafted Persian columns and is one of the best examples of Achaemenid architecture.

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Apadana Hall, Lotus Column, Achaemenid 6th c. BCE

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🕌✨ Taq Kasra: The Magnificent Arch of Persian Architecture ✨🏛️ Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Taq Kasra, also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon. This awe-inspiring Sassanian-era arched gateway stands as a testament to the brilliance of ancient Persian architecture. The Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra), located 40 km south of Baghdad, was built in the 6th century AD. It is the world’s largest brick vault and the largest free-standing arch constructed until modern ti Architecture Antique, Persian Architecture, Brick Arch, Ancient Persia, Persian Empire, Ancient Persian, Lodz, The Arch, Baghdad

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🕌✨ Taq Kasra: The Magnificent Arch of Persian Architecture ✨🏛️

🕌✨ Taq Kasra: The Magnificent Arch of Persian Architecture ✨🏛️ Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Taq Kasra, also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon. This awe-inspiring Sassanian-era arched gateway stands as a testament to the brilliance of ancient Persian architecture. The Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra), located 40 km south of Baghdad, was built in the 6th century AD. It is the world’s largest brick vault and the largest free-standing arch constructed until…

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Photo of Persian soldier bas-relief. Apadana palace bas-reliefs, Persepolis, Iran

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This is an example of a column from the Persian Empire era (559 B.C. - 1600 A.D.). It features addorsed (back-to-back) animals upon the top of the column, which was typical of the time period. Columns similar to this one featured in the photo were usually made of stone, but it was not uncommon for columns in residential homes is be made from wood, covered in plaster, and painted to resemble stone. Most of the carved relief figures were painted also. Persian Column, Achaemenid Architecture, Persepolis Iran, Architecture Antique, Shiraz Iran, Iran Culture, Iran Pictures, Iranian Architecture, Persian Architecture

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They're Not Classical, But They're Columns

What is an Egyptian column? What is a Persian column? Learn about columns inspired by Egyptian motifs and those originating in ancient Persia (Iran).

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PERSIA _ Persepolis 600BC

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The Evolution of the Palmette Design Motif in Rugs

The palmette (gol-e eslīmī, lit. “patterned” or “arabesque flower”) is one of the most popular Persian rug decorations, and you will find it included in many rug designs regardless the country of origin.

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