Pictures of my Iran trip, part 5 *PIC HEAVY*

[MissHoneychurch]

A trip to the Iran without visiting Persepolis, the old capital (around 500 B.C.) wouldn't be a complete trip. Of course we went there.

Here are some informations on Persepolis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis

What can I say? This was the most impressive sight I've ever seen. To imagine that Persepolis is over 2500 years old and that you still can see the grandeur of it .... The picture can't really show how impressive it is. But I will post them anyway :)

An overview


Walking toward the platform




The entrance


Horses




Darius' palace


Servants brining food and chairs and other stuff


Soldiers


Darius


This wall is covered with reliefs of different tribes, which all belonged to Persia at that time.




The new year (lion) is eating the old year (bull). It was very unusual to show one animal front.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. Some amazing stonework, MHC

It looks like it's in the middle of nowhere. Are there "amenities" in the area? Restaurants, etc?

Great photos, keep them coming!

:hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

2. It is just breathtaking

so amazing what they built back then and that it is partly still standing :wow:

They have a recreation area near by with shops and also a restaurant.

[unhappycamper]

3. You really should post this in the GD or Photography groups.

No Recs accepted here.

[MissHoneychurch]

4. Thanks

I posted some in the Photography Group but didn't get many replies. But I might put together a post for GD - to show the "evil" :sarcasm: of Iran.

[Phentex]

5. and you've seen a lot of sights!...

so that means something coming from you.

Thank you for sharing these.

[MissHoneychurch]

6. It is my pleasure to share those pictures

especially something that has so much history.

This video shows a bit of what Persepolis might have looked like 2500 years ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCwxJsk14e4

[Phentex]

7. it's fascinating!

They can do that all those years ago and we can't plug a damn hole...

The video cuts off abruptly, no?

:)

[MissHoneychurch]

8. The video has different parts

so yes, the first part cuts off abruptly.

That is what fascinated me as well. How they were able to built something like that. And also how amazing that so much survived the centuries. Of course, most was covered by dirt till they started digging in the 30s.

[stuntcat]

9. wwwwow TY!

Thank you for posting these! They're all beautiful, I love the giant horses. I'm going to share them with the hubster when he's home later.

[MissHoneychurch]

10. You are welcome

glad to give an impression of the Iran with those pictures.

[tango-tee]

11. The craftsmanship is breathtaking!

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos, Miss Honeychurch! They give so much food for thought in light of the current war mongering.

Keep 'em coming.

[MissHoneychurch]

12. Yes, it is

all the details ... one could look at it for hours and still find new things.

One can just hope that Obama is sensible enough to not listen to the war mongering people. And that the government of the Iran is clever enough to not push it.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

13. gorgeous, thanks for posting them

some really nice shots there. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Flaxbee]

14. Incredible!

Thank you for posting these, MissHoneychurch. Looks like a spectacular trip. I remember my trip to Egypt and Turkey, walking through the ruins - really no other word for it than breathtaking.

[tigereye]

15. beautiful, thanks for sharing

although it's hard to look at such amazing art and think of Iran's history, so full of art, philosophy and wonder, and now stifled by such a backward and repressive regime. :(

[cwydro]

16. Miss H.

People use the word "awesome" all the time and for the stupidest reasons.

But these sights...and pics...are awesome.

Thanks.:loveya:

[Blue_Tires]

17. ttt

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

18. That last one

is incredible, to me! Thanks :toast:

[Haole Girl]

19. Amazing photos. Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

:hi:

[GalleryGod]

20. Well done,Sweetie

:applause: As usual!:applause:

[Vidar]

21. Spectacular pictures! Thanks for sharing them.