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Ancient entrance gate into old Iranian capital of Persepolis
Stone relief on entrance gates to ancient capital of Iran. The ruins of 500 BC palaces of the Achaemenid dynasty, in what was the capital of the Achaemenid empire in Takht-e Jamshid (also known as Persepolis), now a UNESCO World Heritage site near the central Iranian city of Marvdasht, destroyed and burned by Alexander of Macedonia
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German Vogel
Media ID 13427473
© 2016 German Vogel
Absence Accessibility Achaemenid Arch Carving Craft Product Darius Destruction Emperor Empire Entrance Fars Province Gate Gateway Historical Site Iran King Marvdasht Middle East Middle Eastern Culture Palace Persepolis Persian Culture Relief Carving Royal Royalty Shiraz Stone Object Zoroastrianism
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the rich history of ancient Persia with our stunning poster print of the Ancient Entrance Gate to Persepolis. Captured by renowned Fine Art photographer German Vogel, this poster showcases the intricate stone relief detail of the entrance gates to the ancient capital of Iran, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to 500 BC, these gates once welcomed visitors to the palaces of the Achaemenid dynasty, the magnificent capital of the ancient Persian empire, Takht-e Jamshid. Bring the beauty and history of Persepolis into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the ancient entrance gate into the old Iranian capital of Persepolis, adorned with intricate stone relief carvings. Standing as a testament to the grandeur and opulence of the Achaemenid dynasty, these ruins date back to 500 BC and were once part of the majestic palaces that formed the heart of the Achaemenid empire in Takht-e Jamshid, also known as Persepolis. Despite its glorious past, this UNESCO World Heritage site near Marvdasht bears witness to its tragic destruction at the hands of Alexander of Macedonia. The remnants now serve as a poignant reminder of a bygone era. The vertical composition captures both accessibility and absence simultaneously. The absence speaks volumes about what was lost during those fateful events centuries ago, while accessibility allows us to connect with history on a personal level. In this color image from German Vogel's lens, we are transported to Fars Province in Iran where history comes alive through architecture and travel destinations like Persepolis. The royal gateway stands tall against time's relentless march, evoking awe-inspiring emotions within all who visit. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing photograph, we cannot help but marvel at how Persian culture thrived under emperors like Darius amidst such architectural wonders. This relic is not just an archaeological treasure; it represents an entire empire's legacy etched in stone for generations to come.
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