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Persepolis: The Heart of an Empire's Soul
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Persepolis—the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire founded by Darius the Great around 518 BCE. They walk through the grand Apadana audience hall, decipher the symbolism of the reliefs depicting delegations from across the empire bringing tribute, and discuss the city's role as a symbol of unity and power. The conversation covers the construction under Darius and Xerxes, the ingenious engineering of the terrace and drainage, and the mysterious 'unfinished gate' that hints at ever-ambitious plans. They also touch on Alexander the Great's…
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