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 The Original Bas-relief

This unique Bas Relief is located at Pasargade, northeast of Persepolis, it shows a four winged, crowned figure, believed by some to represent Cyrus the Great. The two horns of the crown are mentioned in the Bible in the dream of Daniel, the design of the Crown has Egyptian elements, the costume is thought to be Babylonian, while wings are Persian Symbols.

This sculpture, which is the oldest intact Achaemenid Bas Relief found, reflects Cyrus's dedication to the Philosophy of Multiculturalism. 

 The Achaemenid Robe

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