WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPT 3200 BC500 BC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the basic building material used in ancient Persia?
A
Stone
B
Brick
C
Wood
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cut stone. Cut-stone architecture appeared in Persia in the Urartian period, around the beginning of the 1st millennium b.c.e. Sometimes mighty stone boulders weighing several tons were broken up into smaller pieces and used in construction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many experts believe the period of Persian architecture from the 15th through 17th centuries CE to be the pinnacle of the post-Islamic era. Various structures such as mosques, mausoleums, bazaars, bridges and palaces have survived from this period.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Achaemenid Persians were particularly skilled at constructing complex frieze reliefs, crafting precious metals, and glazed brick masonry. They also constructed spectacular cities for governance and habitation, temples for worship and social gatherings, and mausoleums honouring fallen kings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Domes. Domes are one of the most common distinguishing features of Persian architecture. What makes Persian domes different from others is the colorful tilework and the fact that both the inside and the outside are decorative.

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