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An Interlude
The bucolic household of the Darius lineage was a haven. It was shelter from the oft times madness of the metropolis life. To share only the soft and relaxed experiences would do a dishonour to the grandeur of Persia.
Persepolis was the creation of Darius but was the dream of Cyrus. Atossa encouraged Darius in the endeavor and although it meant months and years of separation, Atossa supported the development of the capital.
Darius was in all aspects a great architect. He was an even greater engineer. The palaces of Persepolis were grand to behold. But the function of each was a feat even greater. Water flowed and wastes were removed with ingenuity. True the palaces were ornate. But they required fewer servants than any others of the time because of the great engineering. This made for a much happier experience for the household.
History will provide the truth one day. The beauty and art and grace and treasures of our Persia far outweigh the damage and atrocities inflicted during battles. Although little remains of the ancient civilization. The Persia that I recall will be known once more.
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