Tomb of Cyrus
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- Pasargadae
Farther south again, the tomb of Cyrus still stands almost intact, its simple lines and massive strength a perfect foil for the rigours of its upland location. Constructed of huge white limestone blocks, its gabled tomb chamber rests on a rectangular stepped plinth, with six receding stages. The Greek…
Read MoreFarther south again, the tomb of Cyrus still stands almost intact, its simple lines and massive strength a perfect foil for the rigours of its upland location. Constructed of huge white limestone blocks, its gabled tomb chamber rests on a rectangular stepped plinth, with six receding stages. The Greek…
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Iranian art and architectureArchitectureOther features are the Tomb of Cyrus, a gabled stone building on a stepped plinth, and a Zoroastrian fire temple (Zendan), a towerlike structure with a plan recalling that of the standard Urartian temple. Replicas of the Zendan were built later at Naqsh-e Rostam and elsewhere. Also at Pasargadae,…
Read MoreOther features are the Tomb of Cyrus, a gabled stone building on a stepped plinth, and a Zoroastrian fire temple (Zendan), a towerlike structure with a plan recalling that of the standard Urartian temple. Replicas of the Zendan were built later at Naqsh-e Rostam and elsewhere. Also at Pasargadae,…
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