The hand in art: Hands on persepolis stone reliefs

摘要

The site of Persepolis is located 70 km northeast of Shiraz in Iran. Persepolis is a Greek name that means "the city of Persians." It was one of the capitals (the ceremonial capital) of the Ach-aemenid dynasty (ca. 550-330 bc). The Persepolis palace is a reminder of a glorious period in the history of Persia. The splendor of Persepolis ended when it was captured by Alexander the Great in 330 bc and subsequently destroyed by fire. The ruins of Persepolis attest to its magnificence in its time. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has recognized the Persepolis as one of the world's heritage sites.