The evidence for the various purposes of Persepolis Flashcards
Who founded Persepolis?
Darius I
What buildings/areas did Persepolis include?
several palaces, an Apadana/ audience hall, several smaller halls, a treasury, courtyards, several other buildings of unspecified purpose, military quarters and ceremonial grounds
Evidence that explains why Persepolis was founded
no persian evidence
The Apadana description
-square building
-3 registers on opposite wing show 23 groups of tribute bearers, each group being led towards the central path
-tribute bearers represent peoples of the empire, bear traditional gifts to present to the king
-central panel shows king and crown prince giving an audience to an offical.
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What was the Apadana used for?
Great receptions by the kings
Palace H description
-decorated witha procession of tribute bearers and the king enthroned
How many rooms were in the Treasury
110
when was persepolis founded
518 BC
What are the names of the texts found at persepolis
-the fortification texts
-the treasury texts
when was persepolis burnt down
330 BC
Who burnt down Persepolis
Alexander the Great
evidence of persepolis
Archaeological remains
Reliefs inscribed on remaining walls
Accounts from writers from that time
What is Persepolis thought to be used for
-a showplace and spectacular centre for receptions and festivals of the kings and their empire
Who wrote about Persepolis
- Darius
-Xerxes
-Artaxerxes I and II
when was persepolis founded
518BC by Darius I
