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Acrylic Blox : Relief of Medes and Persians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran
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Relief of Medes and Persians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran
Relief of Medes and Persians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder, Darius I (522-485 BC) and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC). One of the main, and earliest, buildings of the city was the great audience hall, the Apadana. Every year the king would receive tribute in the form of gifts from representatives of all the poples of the Achaemenid empire, which at its greatest extent stretched from Libya in the west to the Indus valley in the east
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Media ID 15063854
© Vivienne Sharp/Heritage Images
5th Century Bc 6th Century Bc Achaemenian Achaemenid Ancient City Apadana Audience Hall Iran Iranian Persepolis Persia Persian Relief Sharp Vivienne Vivienne Sharp Mede
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
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Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 10.2cm x 15.2cm (4" x 6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the magnificent Relief of Medes and Persians, located in the Apadana at Persepolis, Iran. As the capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was meticulously constructed during the reigns of Darius I and his son Xerxes I. The Apadana served as a grand audience hall within this ancient city. The relief itself is an extraordinary example of Achaemenian artistry and craftsmanship. Carved into stone with remarkable precision, it depicts a scene from an annual tribute ceremony held by the king. Representatives from all corners of the vast Achaemenid empire would present gifts to their ruler in a display of loyalty and respect. Every intricate detail on this relief tells a story - from the majestic pillars that stand tall against time's passage to the sharp lines that define each figure's form. The vibrant colors captured in this photograph bring life to these ancient ruins, allowing us to marvel at their splendor even today. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back through centuries to witness history unfolding before our eyes. It serves as a testament to Persian civilization's greatness and reminds us of its extensive reach - stretching from Libya in the west all the way to India's Indus Valley in the east. Vivienne Sharp has skillfully captured not only an archaeological site but also a moment frozen in time; her lens immortalizes both man-made wonders and natural beauty alike for generations to come.
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