http://www.chn.ir/NSite/FullStory/News/?Id=113367&Serv=3&SGr=22
http://www.chn.ir/NSite/FullStory/News/?Id=113367&Serv=3&SGr=22Archeologists discovered this ancient gate at Tol-e Ajori, located 3 km west of the Persepolis, it is believed this gate was built by Cyrus the Great in his homeland after the conquest of Babylon.
Model of the famous Ishtar Gate of Babylon:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishtar_Gate
Aurochs and dragons from the gate in the Istanbul Archaeology Museums:
A similar lotus flower in Tol-e Ajori:
A colored glazed brick:
Discovered parts of a Mušḫuššu dragon:
Edited by medenaywe - 17-Nov-2014 at 10:38