Built by Xerxes. The gate was a square hypostyle hall with 3 doors and 4 columns. A pair of Lamassu's, bulls with the head of a bearded man, stands by

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Built by Xerxes. The gate was a square hypostyle hall with 3 doors and 4 columns. A pair of Lamassu's, bulls with the head of a bearded man, stands by the western threshold. Another pair, with wings and a Persian head (Gopät-Shäh), stands by the eastern entrance, to reflect the Empire’s power. Xerxes' name was written in three languages and carved on the entrances, informing everyone that he ordered it to be built.

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Size: 2582px × 3870px
Location: Persepolis, Fárs, Írán
Photo credit: © Arazu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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