A close-up of an ancient stone relief on the central wall of a grand staircase, depicting four Achaemenid soldiers in profile. Symmetrical carvings of a lion attacking a bull are visible on the stair-fronts.

Apadana Stairway Reliefs — Persepolis (Apadana) — May 16, 2015 (#0037)

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) • 4.9 mm • f/2.0 • 1/2000 s • ISO 50

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