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PERSIA. Cyrus. Darius The Great. PERSIAN EMPIRE PERSEPOLIS = CAPITAL. Persepolis Alexander the Great burned it to the ground in 330 BCE Perhaps as revenge for Xerxes’ destruction of Athens. Persepolis reconstruction. Persepolis: Hall of 100 Columns
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PERSIAN EMPIRE PERSEPOLIS = CAPITAL
Persepolis Alexander the Great burned it to the ground in 330 BCE Perhaps as revenge for Xerxes’ destruction of Athens.
Persepolis: Hall of 100 Columns Used for reception of subject nations and collection of their tribute.
Gate of All Nations: Persepolis Built by Xerxes I What animal guards the entrance? Why is that significant?
Persepolis Xerxes’ Palace
Zarathustra Founder of Zoroastrianism
Fravahar = “to choose” Symbols: Layers of feathers Ring 3 layers in tail feathers 2 curled legs Hands holding a ring
Fravahar on structure in Persepolis. Over head of kings symbolizing divine protection.