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Sagartians, 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 Sagartian delegation are 1st on the left on the top tier of the Apadana stairway.
Sagartia is close to modern day Yazd.

They are represented by 5 members, and bring a horse and median clothing.

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 in order to reveal their otherwise hidden beauty.
I hope you find them as fascinating as I do.

Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Original Image - Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Original Image - Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis - Levels adjusted
Sagartians from Yazd, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis - Levels adjusted

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