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Armenians, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis


This is one of the 23 delegations (satrapies) shown bringing offerings to the King during the New Year (Nou Rutz) festival.
The bas relief of each delegation provides valuable insight into the clothes and gifts from each region at that time.

The Armenian delegation are 6th from the left (1st on the right), on the middle tier of the Apadana stairway.

They are represented by 3 members, and bring a horse and an amphora with eagle griffin handles.

The original bas relief is shown in one of the photographs (with low tonal range due to the shade).
The other photographs have been digitally enhanced by blurring the background in order to reveal their otherwise hidden beauty. I hope you find them as fascinating as I do.

Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Persian Usher for the Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Persian Usher for the Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Original Image - Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis
Original Image - Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis		 Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis - with Levels Adjusted
Armenian Delegation, Apadana Staircase, Persepolis - with Levels Adjusted

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