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$October 13, 2018. National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran. Relief from the Apadana Palace in Persepolis. \n\nThe Apadana or Audience Hall of Persepolis belongs to the oldest building phase of the palace complex, the grand design by Darius I the Great (r. 522-486). On this place, the great king received the tribute from all the nations in the Achaemenid Empire, and gave presents in return. One of the arguments to assume that this was the function of the Apadana, is the splendid relief on the eastern stairs, which consists of representations of all nations in the Achaemenid Empire. It was clearly important, because the same relief was repeated on the northern stairs when the main entrance was moved from the east to the north. When people came to pay tribute, they saw on the stairs representations of themselves. Perhaps, this festival was celebrated at the beginning of spring, when the Iranian nations celebrate Now Ruz, even today. Although this theory is attractive, and although the celebration of a gift exchange festival in the Apadana is very likely, there is no hard evidence for the date of its celebration. A relief that once was the center part of the northern stairs shows king Darius on his throne, crown prince Xerxes behind him, two incense burners, and an important official, probably Pharnaces. He salutes the king, and announces the arrival of the tribute carriers, who are also represented on the wall near the stairs.$

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Lion inlay plaque, 1 of 5, Western Iran, Achaemenid dynasty, c. 400 BC, gold, repousse, and filigree decoration - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04626.JPG

Lion inlay plaque, 2 of 5, Western Iran, Achaemenid dynasty, c. 400 BC, gold, repousse, and filigree decoration - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04628.JPG

Lion inlay plaque, 3 of 5, Western Iran, Achaemenid dynasty, c. 400 BC, gold, repousse, and filigree decoration - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04630.JPG

Lion inlay plaque, 4 of 5, Western Iran, Achaemenid dynasty, c. 400 BC, gold, repousse, and filigree decoration - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04631.JPG

Lion inlay plaque, 5 of 5, Western Iran, Achaemenid dynasty, c. 400 BC, gold, repousse, and filigree decoration - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04634.JPG

Plaque, probably a clothing attachment, Northern Iran, possibly from Ziwiyeh, 8th or 7th century BC, hammered gold with repousse and chased decoration - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03930.JPG

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Foundation plaque B inscribed in Old Persian, Iran, Achaemenid period, early 4th century BC, hammered gold - - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03975.JPG

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Phiale (drinking bowl), Iran, Achaemenid Period, 521-330 BC, silver with gold overlays - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - DSC02826.JPG

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Basin, Iran, 13th-14th century, engraved brass, gold and silver inlay (missing) - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04763.JPG

Basin, Iran, 13th-14th century, engraved brass, gold and silver inlay (missing) - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC04761.JPG

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Bowl of Darius the Great, Iran, Achaemenid period, reign of Darius I, 522-486 BC, hammered gold with chased decoraton - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03270.JPG

Bracelet with lion-headed terminals, Iran, 8th or 7th century BC, solid-cast gold, hoop wrapped with drawn wire - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03942.JPG

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Carriage saddle and trappings, view 1, Northern China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, leather, felt, iron with gold inlay - Royal Ontario Museum - DSC03669.JPG

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Turquoise-Inlaid Plaque with Stylized Animal-Mask Decoration and Elongated Extension, 1900-1350 BC, Neolithic to Shang period, Erlitou culture, China, bronze with turquoise inlay - Sackler Museum - DSC02630.JPG

Forehead ornament for a horse, Northern Iran, possibly from Ziwiyeh, 8th or 7th century BC, silver with gold leaf inlay - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03933.JPG

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