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Twin Homa or Huma the Griffin bird figures used as decorative capital statuary of a column in Persepolis of Shiraz against blue sky with white fluffy clouds.

This double-headed bull capital crowned one of the massive columns in the Hundred-Column Hall at Persepolis, built by Xerxes I in the 5th century BCE.

A two-headed griffin statue in the ancient ruins of an old city Persepolis, Iran

Huma (Homa), aka Griffin, was a legendary creature in Greek and Persian mythology. It was typically depicted as a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

horse head at Persepolis. in Shiraz, Iran

Stone column sculpture of a Griffin in Persepolis. Iran.

The ancient ruins of Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid), with towering columns from the Achaemenid Empire, captured in dramatic black and white. Fars Province, Iran.

Ruins of Perspolis the persian kingdom era in Iran Shiraz (a UNESCO world heritage)

Persepolis' Hall of One Hundred Columns: This ancient Achaemenid bull, symbolizing power and protection, was part of the Persian Empire's grand ceremonial complex.

Griffin-like Huma bird column capital, the ancient Percepolis ruins, Iran

Famous bas relief carving of a lion hunting a bull in Persepolis World Heritage Site, which used to decorate the wall of kingdom palace in Achaemenid Empire, 500 BC.

Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli

A powerful Anatolian Shepherd dog leaps gracefully between two hay bales outdoors at sunset. The clear blue sky and golden light emphasize motion and freedom.

Old marble quarry at Velebit mountain again clear blue sky, Croatia

Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Today, the ruins of Persepolis are located about 60km northeast of shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The ruins of Persepolis are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Ruins of ancient city of Persepolis

Achaemenid griffin in the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran.

Persepolis near Shiraz, Iran

The Southern Terracotta Warriors (Stone Dogs) in Zhanjiang, China

Ruins of ancient Persepolis in Iran

In the foreground, on top of a hill, a Chihuahua and a basket are standing while looking at the camera; in the background, a blurred snowy landscape and blurred fairy chimneys create the Göreme scenery.

A dog sit under Granite Sphinx statue at the entrance of Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor, Egypt

The ancient Tomb of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire, located in Pasargadae near Shiraz, Iran. Built in the 6th century BC, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most important monuments of Persian history, symbolizing the legacy of one of the world’s earliest and greatest empires.

One of the great wonders of the ancient world, Persepolis embodies not just a grand architectural scheme but also a grand idea. It was conceived by Darius the Great who, in 520 BC, inherited the responsibility for ruling the world's first known empire founded by his predecessor, Cyrus the Great. Embracing tenets such as cultural tolerance and fair treatment of all subjects, Darius sought to reflect these concepts in the design of the magnificent palace complex at Persepolis, inviting architects from the furthest corner of the Persian Empire to contribute to its construction. The result is an eclectic set of structures, including monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs and imposing gateways, that testified to the expanse of Darius' domain.

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Old sculpture of two-headed Griffin in the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran during sunset.

Relief at the Ruins of Persepolis

The walls of Persepolis in Iran are decorated with beautiful bas-reliefs that represent a symbol of Zoroastrianism, the eternal struggle between a bull and a lion. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A stray dog standing on rugged terrain, framed against the backdrop of ancient pyramid stones in bright daylight. This captivating image captures the essence of Egypt's heritage and rural environment.

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