Achaemenid rulers expressed their vision of a prosperous, multicultural empire through their grand capital Persepolis, founded by king Darius I in 518 B.C. The door of the palace of Xerxes, Darius’ son, depicts the king with his attendants, who carry a parasol and fly whisk.
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Seen this as well. Astonishing.
I understand that Alexander regretted the destruction his army did, when he came to the next day. It was his, after all.