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Ancient Reliefs on Apadana Stairway

A side view of the ancient limestone reliefs on the Apadana stairway at Persepolis, illuminated by the warm, low light of dusk against a darkening landscape.

The Apadana stairway at Persepolis at dusk, grey limestone reliefs of tribute bearers raked by the last low sun, every chisel mark edge-lit, the plain beyond going violet, the platform empty, 50mm from the terrace See more

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