The Gate of All Nations

Iran / Fars / Marv Dasht /
 gate, archaeological site, entrance
The Gate of all Nations consisted of a grand hall that was almost 25 square metres, with four columns and its entrance on the Western Wall. There were two more doors, one to the south which opened to the Apadana yard and the other opened onto a long road to the east. Pivoting devices found on the inner corners of all the doors indicate that they were two-leafed doors, probably made of wood and covered with sheets of ornate metal.

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.

www.livius.org/a/iran/persepolis/gate/gateofallnations....
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis
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Coordinates:   29°56'10"N   52°53'20"E

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  • you wont believe it. such an architecture in years ago
  • Sources: Lendering, Jona. "Persepolis - Gate of All Nations." Livius: Articles on Ancient History. 21 Mar. 2007. 26 Mar. 2007 <www.livius.org/a/iran/persepolis/gate/gateofallnations....;.
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