The Lamassu Statue: Guardian of Persepolis
The Lamassu Statue at the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis: Symbol of Ancient History and Universal Peace The Lamassu, a majestic winged bull with the head of a human, stands proudly at the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis, Iran. This ancient statue, steeped in myth and history, serves as a […]
The Welcoming Gate of All Nations in Persepolis
The Western Portal for the historical site of Persepolis is called the Gate of All Nations. As understood from the name of this portal, which was in fact a roofed iwan, it was the entrance place for kings, royalty, and visitors of the Achaemenid kings. Persepolis has three portals and you enter from the Western […]