In the year 330 BC....
Iran(Persia)
Ruins of ancient Persepolis in the desert,
Persepolis was one of the capitals and strongholds of the immense ancient Persian empire.The city was known as the jewel of the East surpassing in wealth any other city, full of palaces, gold,litterary works and items of art.
In the year 330 BC Alexander the Great, advancing in the depths of Asia, conquered the city and despite his strict orders to respect it's treasures his soldiers looted the city and durind a great feast and booze that followed burned it facing the fury of Alexander who next day sacrificed enormous quantities to Gods in order to purify his army from the offence. The ruins of the glorious city rest in the middle of a desert in the south o Persia, few miles away from city Shiraz.
In the photo the imposing staircaise leading to the Apadana, the Royal court of the palace saved in perfect condition.
Those same steps mounted Alexander, in 330 BC, entering the palace.
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Lauro Benvinda 22/10/2014 19:39
This is epic! Great photo Alexander!Janos Gardonyi 22/10/2014 17:22
UNE GRAND PHOTO !!great perspective.... the power of Architecture... janos
TeresaM 21/10/2014 13:22
Magnifique point de vue, Alexander !!Fascinante présentation de ces ruines fabuleuses.
Excellent aussi le point de vue.
Amitiés,
BRYAN CRUTE 20/10/2014 21:31
Like a biblical epic scene ! fantastic shotRegards
Bryan
Lawson McCulloch 20/10/2014 20:17
This fine shot has me visualising ths soldiers and people using this staircase while they go about their business.best wishes,
Lawson
adriana lissandrini 20/10/2014 17:00
eccellente inquadratura, ottimi la prospettiva ed il b/nquanti anni di storia in queste pietre!
un caro saluto Adriana
SINA 20/10/2014 11:44
EINE GROSSARTIGE FASZINIERENDE AUFNAHME ALEXDU HAST DEN BESONDEREN BLICK DAFÜR
LIEBE GRÜSSE
VON SINA
Harold Thompson 20/10/2014 9:38
Always interesting to see the ancient buildings and to think about how they were built withthe simple tools of the daynot to mention the hours a labour involved
Good view
:-)) Harold
Sue Thompson 20/10/2014 8:48
The historical notes that you have included with this superb picture bring it to life for me. I have read books a out Alexander the Great and his warlike exploits, but to see a place where he actually trod... that is very special.:))
Andy-Wood 20/10/2014 0:02
Wonderful composition and textures Alexall the best
Andy