Enthroned in Peresepolis, the magnificent city that he built, Darius I firmly grasps the royal scepter in his right hand. In the left, he is holding a lotus blossom with two buds, the symbol of royalty.
This Bas-relief is at the Apadana Palace, Persepolis, showing Darius receiving Iranian delegates at audiance during the New Year (Nowrouz, March 21st) festivities.
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