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Ephemeral film · 7 min

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A visit to the ruins of the Apadana Palace at Persepolis, in modern-day Iran, with observant photography of the sculptures, towers, inscriptions and friezes including closeups of symbolic and representational carvings showing animals, cuneiform writing, and people. Also with a European Roller bird perched and in flight, all filmed by tourists from Arkansas.

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Running time
7 minutes

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