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Persepolis Construction: How Darius Built a Capital
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the construction of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, under Darius the Great. They discuss the ambitious project that began around 518 BCE, sourcing materials like Lebanese cedar, Egyptian gold, and Bactrian lapis lazuli. The episode covers the workforce of skilled artisans from across the empire, the engineering of the Apadana's columned hall with its 20-meter columns, and the symbolic meaning of the reliefs depicting subject nations bringing tribute. They touch on the role of the Persian king, the use of…
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