#30 Audience Hall (Apadana) of Darius and Xerxes. Persepolis, Iran. Persian. C. 520-465 B.C.E. Limestone

Form

-Carved mainly of limestone -Carvings on wall were bass relief -Column capitals were high relief -mud-brick with some stone facing -Giant lamassu gates

Content

--Apadana -72 columns and wooden roof -Held thousands of people -Stairways adorned with reliefs of New Years' fest and procession of reps from 23 -Carved onto the stairs are the immortals the Kings guard who were so called because they always numbered 10,000 -Stairs have a central relief of the king enthroned with attendants -crown prince behind him with dignitaries bowing.

Function

-Built as a seat for spectacular receptions and festivals.

Context

Context

Additional Information

--Built by Darius I -It can represent the expansive nature of the Persian Empire -Served as the center of the Persian Empires Capital.