Zarangians \ Drangians (Carians), Apadana Staircase, Persepolis Photo Gallery by Richard Stone at pbase.com

Zarangians \ Drangians (Carians), Apadana Staircase, Persepolis

This is one of the 23 delegations (satrapies) shown bringing offerings to the King during the New Year (Nou Rutz) festival.
The bas relief of each delegation provides valuable insight into the clothes and gifts from each region at that time.

The Zarangians (Drangians) of Sistan are shown 3rd from the left on the oblique (slanting) tier of the Apadana stairway.
The Zarangians lived in the region around lake Hâmûn, on the Irano-Afghan-Pakistan border.

They are represented by 4 members, and bring a gift of a bull, a lance and a shield.
These delegates have also been identified as Carians(from South West Turkey).

The original bas relief is shown in one of the photographs (with low tonal range due to the shade).
The other photographs have been digitally enhanced by blurring the background in order to reveal their otherwise hidden beauty. I hope you find them as fascinating as I do.

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