Persian Bull Capital. Palace of Darius the Great, Susa. Achaemenid Empire, 500 BC. One of the 36 columns that held the roof of the “apadana”, a hypostyle (columned) audience hall that covered 1170 square ft. The columns stood 63 ft high and stood at the crossing of two beams. [1080×720] [OC]

Persian Bull Capital. Palace of Darius the Great, Susa. Achaemenid Empire, 500 BC. One of the 36 columns that held the roof of the “apadana”, a hypostyle (columned) audience hall that covered 1170 square ft. The columns stood 63 ft high and stood at the crossing of two beams. [1080×720] [OC]

by WestonWestmoreland