Persepolis: Apadana, North Stairs

Persepolis (Old Persian Pârsa, modern Takht-e Jamshid): Greek name of one of the capitals of the ancient Achaemenid empire, founded by the great king Darius (522-486 BCE). There were several satellite sites, like Naqš-i Rustam and Takht-e Rostam.

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The northern stairs of the Apadana at Persepolis show a procession of people bringing tribute to an idealized Achaemenid king. The reliefs were copied from the eastern stairs - go here to read more about it. The quality of the younger reliefs is less than that of the originals, as you may see for yourself by comparing them.

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