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14-JUN-2014 Jola Dziubinska

The Hundred Columns Hall - The Doorway

Persepolis, Iran

The Hundred Columns Hal is the second largest building of the Terrace and the final edifices. It is also called the Throne Hall or the Imperial Army's hall of honour.
This hall was used for the reception of the Subject Nations, where the king received nobles, dignitaries, and envoys bearing tribute.

Its eight stone doorways (two on each of the four sides) are decorated on the south and north with reliefs of throne scenes and on the east and west with scenes depicting the king in combat with monsters.
This west entrance to the Hundred Columns Hall, depicts rows of dignitaries supporting the King at the top.

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Tom Munson01-Apr-2015 18:24
Awesome image with that beautiful blue sky.
Alexander Kazakov01-Apr-2015 12:33
Outstanding! V
Helen Betts01-Apr-2015 06:19
Wow, spectacular capture in that amazing light. Detail is highlighted perfectly as well. V.
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