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  • Apadana Stairway Reliefs — Persepolis — May 16, 2015 (#0040)

    Apadana Stairway Reliefs — Persepolis — May 16, 2015 (#0040)

    Camera
    Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903)
    Focal length
    4.9 mm
    Shutter
    1/400 s
    Aperture
    f/2.0
    ISO
    50
    Resolution
    5248 x 3936
    Format
    JPG

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    A detailed view of the stone reliefs on the Apadana Stairway in Persepolis. The image captures the well-preserved limestone carvings arranged in three superimposed registers. Between each row runs a decorative frieze of twelve-petalled lotus flowers, a symbol of peace and friendship in the ancient world. The bottom two registers display lines of dignitaries or guards walking in unison, wearing traditional robes. The upper register is distinct, featuring figures accompanied by horses, likely part of a delegation or royal stable presentation. The depth of the carving and the repetition create a sense of movement and grandeur typical of Achaemenid art.

  • Apadana Stairway Reliefs — Persepolis (Apadana) — May 16, 2015 (#0037)

    Apadana Stairway Reliefs — Persepolis (Apadana) — May 16, 2015 (#0037)

    Camera
    Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903)
    Focal length
    4.9 mm
    Shutter
    1/2500 s
    Aperture
    f/2.0
    ISO
    50
    Resolution
    5248 x 3936
    Format
    JPG

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    This photograph captures the intricate details of the stone reliefs on the grand staircase of the Apadana Palace in Persepolis. The central panel, which sits between the two flights of stairs, features four beautifully preserved figures of Achaemenid soldiers, two facing left and two facing right, creating a perfect symmetry. On the triangular face of the adjoining staircases, the reliefs continue. The upper panel depicts the powerful symbol of a lion attacking a bull, a common motif in Achaemenid art. Below this, a procession of smaller soldiers is carved in a single file line, adding to the grandeur and narrative of the structure.