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THE BISOTUN INSCRIPTION
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November 17, 2015June 7, 2017

THE BISOTUN INSCRIPTION

Standing high in the mountains, along the ancient Persian-Mesopotamian trade route, is the epic story of the battles of Darius the Great (Darius I). Carved 100 meters high on a limestone cliff, this giant 15 by 25 meter bas-relief depicts Darius the Great accompanied by two of his royal guards; triumphing over and stepping on...