Sujet
The Gate of All Nations at Persepolis
Légende
The Gate of All Nations at Persepolis, During the time of Xerxes I, the Persians adopted the Assyrian guardian figures who were responsible for keeping evil spirits at bay. These figures were used for guarding the gateways. Achaemenian, Time of Xerxes I. circa first half of 5th c BC. Persepolis, Persia.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive
Date
19 nov. 2009
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A40_343
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
49,2Mo (2,8Mo) / 35,0cm x 35,2cm / 4139 x 4158 (300dpi)