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Pasargadae and Persepolis
PASARGADAE
Tomb of Cyrus
the driver entertaining us to a cup of tea
NAQSH-E ROSTAM
interesting, the tomb follows the shape of the crucifix
NAQSH-E RAJAB
bas-relief 'Shapur's Parade' celebrates the king's military victory in 244 over the Roman emperor Valerian I & Philip the Arab.
PERSEPOLIS - Gate of All Nations
great cravings on stone pillar
columns of Central Palace, showing Darius on his throne
the crown price Xerxes stands behind his father
the throne is borne by the representatives of 28 countries, arms interlinked, representing a union of nations
Palace of 100 Columns
Apadana Staircase
they got huge feet
bas reliefs along the Apadana Staircase
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Long Bach Nguyen
04-Jan-2009 08:33
Thanks for sharing your visit to this beautiful and historic places where some of us will never able to vist this place. It's great to see your pictures.
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