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Gates Of Alexander

By Toronto Nov 02, 2026

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Rob Edmunds on Twitter: "The Gate of Xerxes or the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis. It was built during the reign of King Xerxes I (486-465 BC). Alexander the Great destroyed Persepolis in 330BC, turning it into "the place of the forty columns" in revenge against the man who had sacked Athens.… https://t.co/n9SovbmLLl"

an old painting with people and animals on it's sides, surrounded by other figures
an old painting with people and animals on it's sides, surrounded by other figures

Gates Of Alexandria

Alexander (2004)

… a crucial feature of Persepolis, the ceremonial center of the Achaemenid Empire. This impressive entrance, adorned with mythical guardian figures and inscriptions in various languages, symbolized the emperor’s dominance over a multitude of cultures. In 330 BC, Alexander the Great captured Persepolis and subsequently ordered its destruction by fire, resulting in significant damage to the Gates of All Nations. Although the reasons behind this decision are still a topic of discussion, it marked the decline of the Achaemenid Empire.

Rob Edmunds (@RobEdmunds11) on X
Rob Edmunds (@RobEdmunds11) on X
a crowd of people walking down a street next to statues
a crowd of people walking down a street next to statues

Gates Of Alexandria

Свет на фотографиях Александра Петросяна придаёт им мистичность и резкость объектов. Резкость в плане смысла, а не только картинки :)

Constructed during the reign of King Xerxes I (486-465 BC), the Gates of All Nations were …
Constructed during the reign of King Xerxes I (486-465 BC), the Gates of All Nations were …
Александр Петросян
Александр Петросян

gates of the Catherine Palace facing the Alexander Park | Flickr

Gates Of Alexandria

Alexander's Bote erhält an der Paradiespforte den Wunderstein/ Alexander's messenger receives the miracle stone at the gate of Paradise 287r

Monogram of Alexander III and his wife Maria Feodorovna on Main Gate at Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia

gates of the Catherine Palace facing the Alexander Park
gates of the Catherine Palace facing the Alexander Park
an arch in the middle of a park with statues on it
an arch in the middle of a park with statues on it
Alexander's messenger receives the miracle stone at the gate of Paradise
Alexander's messenger receives the miracle stone at the gate of Paradise
an ornate iron gate with a gold crown on it's head and cross in the center
an ornate iron gate with a gold crown on it's head and cross in the center
Quadriga atop the Brandenburg Gate – by Kavalenkava Volha
Quadriga atop the Brandenburg Gate – by Kavalenkava Volha
PERSEPOLIS: Xerxes Gateway--Gate of All Nations
PERSEPOLIS: Xerxes Gateway--Gate of All Nations
people are walking around in front of an iron gate
people are walking around in front of an iron gate
a golden eagle on top of a black metal fence with gold leaves and scrolls around it
a golden eagle on top of a black metal fence with gold leaves and scrolls around it
Alexandr the Great at the “Iron Gates”
Alexandr the Great at the “Iron Gates”
an ornate gate in the middle of a park with lots of trees and leaves around it
an ornate gate in the middle of a park with lots of trees and leaves around it

✨ Iconic view of the Quadriga sculpture crowning the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, featuring a four-horse chariot and the goddess of victory against dramatic cloudy skies. 👉 Save for inspiration or see this photo on Adobe Stock. Berlin Landmark Photography, German Architecture, Historic Monument, Brandenburg Gate Details, Cityscape Travel Photo, kavalenkavart.

PERSEPOLIS: Xerxes Gateway--Gate of All Nations

Alexander Garden Gates | © Минеева Ю. (Julmin)/WikiCommons

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Image: Giuseppe Rava

Дворец великого князя Алексея Александровича.