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Persepolis was an important city at the hear of the Persian Empire. The palaces were built between 518 and 339 BC. The long plaster case above is from a section of ancient sculptures still at the site. This copy was made in 1892 especially for display in the British Museum and was the result of a special expedition.

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Persepolis was an important city at the hear of the Persian Empire. The palaces were built between 518 and 339 BC. The long plaster case above is from a section of ancient sculptures still at the site. This copy was made in 1892 especially for display in the British Museum and was the result of a special expedition.