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apadana

/ˌæp.əˈdɑː.nə/

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noun

/ˌæp.əˈdɑː.nə/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее большой зал или приёмный зал в древних персидских дворцах, особенно связанный с империей Ахеменидов.

A noun referring to the great hall or audience hall in ancient Persian palaces, particularly associated with the Achaemenid Empire.

  1. Ancient Persian HallC2formal

    A large, columned audience hall in ancient Persian palaces, used for royal receptions and ceremonies.

    ruАпадана

    • The Apadana at Persepolis was a masterpiece of Achaemenid architecture.
    • Kings held grand ceremonies in the Apadana to receive tribute.
    • The reliefs on the Apadana stairs depict delegates from across the empire.