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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.

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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#persepolis #apadana #apadana_palace #achamenid #ancientpersia #persianempire #worldheritage #historicpersia #archaeology #ancient

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A close-up shot of a golden-brown lizard with a long, black tail covered in bright yellow spots, resting on the ancient, textured stone ruins of Persepolis.

A close-up shot of a golden-brown lizard with a long, black tail covered in bright yellow spots, resting on the ancient, textured stone ruins of Persepolis.

Golden Lizard — Persepolis — May 16, 2015 (#0029)

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) • 4.9 mm • f/2.0 • 1/5000 s • ISO 64

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#persepolis #lizard #takhtejamshid #wildlifephotography #ancientruins #historicpersia #reptile #worldheritage #naturephotography #persianempire #wildlife

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A serene palm tree standing tall in the gardens of Saadi's mausoleum, under a soft, beautiful sky.

A serene palm tree standing tall in the gardens of Saadi's mausoleum, under a soft, beautiful sky.

Palm Tree in the Garden — Mausoleum of Saadi — May 14, 2015 (#0012)

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) • 4.9 mm • f/2.0 • 1/1250 s • ISO 50

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#mausoleumofsaadi #saadishirazi #shiraz #palmtree #shirazgarden #persianarchitecture #historicpersia #gardenphotography #photography

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Entrance columns of the Mausoleum of Saadi in Shiraz, with marble pillars and turquoise dome in the background.

Entrance columns of the Mausoleum of Saadi in Shiraz, with marble pillars and turquoise dome in the background.

Entrance Columns — Mausoleum of Saadi — May 14, 2015 (#0010)

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) • 4.9 mm • f/2.0 • 1/1000 s • ISO 50

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#saadishirazi #mausoleumofsaadi #shiraz #persianarchitecture #persianpoetry #worldheritage #historicpersia #architecturephotography #marble

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Mausoleum of Saadi Shirazi in Shiraz, Iran — Persian poet’s tomb surrounded by gardens and turquoise-domed architecture.

Mausoleum of Saadi Shirazi in Shiraz, Iran — Persian poet’s tomb surrounded by gardens and turquoise-domed architecture.

Mausoleum of Saadi — Shiraz — May 14, 2015 (#0009)

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) • 4.9 mm • f/2.0 • 1/1600 s • ISO 50

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#saadishirazi #mausoleumofsaadi #shiraz #persianpoetry #persianarchitecture #worldheritage #unescoheritage #historicpersia #persianliterature #photography

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