Apadana
Definition
An architectural term designating a massive audience hall of hypostyle form (with the ceiling supported by rows of massive columns), characteristic of the royal palaces in Ancient Persia (especially those from the Achaemenid Empire period, such as in Persepolis and Susa). This monumental structure was used by monarchs for grand imperial receptions and public assemblies, being renowned for its complex decorative bas-reliefs.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Apadana
- Audience hall
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, articulated: apadana, plural: apadane, genitive-dative: apadanei / apadanelor. |
| Formation | Archaeological loan from Old Persian (apādāna), internationally integrated into ancient art history terminology. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [æpəˈdɑːnə] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Ancient Near Eastern Architecture and Archaeology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Măreața apadana din Persepolis era susținută inițial de treizeci și șase de coloane înalte sculptate cu capete de taur.
EN: The grand apadana of Persepolis was originally supported by thirty-six tall columns carved with bull heads.
RO: Arheologii au descoperit basoreliefuri spectaculoase pe scările ce duceau către această apadana imperială.
EN: Archaeologists discovered spectacular bas-reliefs on the staircases leading to this imperial apadana.
RO: Structura de tip apadana reflecta puterea absolută a regelui Darius I, adunând delegații din întregul imperiu.
EN: The apadana-type structure reflected the absolute power of King Darius I, gathering delegations from the entire empire.
Idioms & Phrases
Apadana din Persepolis / Apadana of Persepolis
RO: Cea mai faimoasă și mai bine conservată structură cu coloane din vechea capitală ceremonială a perșilor.
EN: The most famous and best-preserved columned structure in the ancient ceremonial capital of the Persians.
Plan structural de apadana / Apadana structural plan
RO: Schiță arhitecturală pătrată caracterizată prin dispunerea simetrică a stâlpilor de susținere din piatră.
EN: A square architectural layout characterized by the symmetrical arrangement of stone load-bearing pillars.
Reliefurile din apadana / Apadana reliefs
RO: Sculpturi în piatră care înfățișează popoarele supuse aducând daruri și tribut suveranului ahemenid.
EN: Stone carvings depicting subject nations bringing gifts and tribute to the Achaemenid sovereign.
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