SUPERLATIVE SPLENDOR REVEALED BY EXCAVATIONS IN PERSIA
Eastern magnificence that surrounded Persian emperors 2,500 years ago is revealed by excavations at Persepolis. Palaces of the kings are being brought to light there by Dr. Ernest Herzfeld excavating for the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The sculptured walls arouse comparisons with glories of one of the worlds most famous palaces, Versailles.
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