Stone relief from doorway of Cyrus' palace at Pasargadæ

. A winged figure, probably a protective spirit of the royal household. The crown resembles a Near Eastern figure that wards off evil spirits. [AchÃ"mids and Medes] [images] [AchÃ"menid stone carving]

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