This is a closer look at the ruins of the "Gate of All Nations". This was the main entrance to the city and the one through which the delegations of the peoples under Persian rule stepped with their gifts for the Great King.
Here is what Wikipedia says: "The Gate of All Nations ... consisted of a grand hall that was a square of approximately 25 metres (82 ft) in length, with four columns and its entrance on the Western Wall. There were two more doors, one to the south ... and the other ... to the east.
A pair of lumassi (singular: lamassu), bulls with the heads of bearded men, stand by the western threshold. Another pair, with wings and a Persian Head, stands by the eastern entrance, to reflect the power of the empire.
The name of Xerxes I was written in three languages and carved on the entrances, informing everyone that he ordered it to be built."
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@Brockaly: Thanks for the info. I googled this lamassu - amazing, but what a sad reason behind it!
@AMIR BABA: Wise and true words ...
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