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Persepolis - Hall of 32 columns
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The Hall of thirty-two columns, seen from the southeast. Photo Marco Prins. The Hall of thirty-two columns, seen from the southeast (map 9). It was built by Artaxerxes III Ochus (358-338), but its function is unclear.
The hall, now seen from floor level. Here you can see it on a satellite photo.
The porticus in front of the Hall of thirty-two columns. In the background the Tomb of Artaxerxes III. 
Faience plaque decorated with an eagle. Archaeological Museum of Tehran (Iran). Photo Marco Prins. Blue faience plaque decorated with an eagle from the Archaeological Museum of Tehran, found in the Halls of 32 Columns. It was probably part of the decoration of the room, but it has also been suggested that it represents a military standard.
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