April 14, 2006 - Griffin at the Gate of All Nations, gateway to the ancient ruins of Persepolis near Shiraz in Iran

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April 14, 2006 - Griffin at the Gate of All Nations, gateway to the ancient ruins of Persepolis near the Iranian city of Shiraz

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