Although the Persian and Mauryan empires differed in the religion they adopted and ruled in accordance with, they were similar in their advancements in science and technology and their use of materials and types of architectural structures they built because similar ideas of what materials were the most sustainable and what was the most extravagant and impressive structures applied throughout Eastern World. These differences and similarities defined the development of the Persian and Mauryan cultures.
The Persian and Mauryan empires differed in their reigning religions and belief systems. Throughout the Persian Empire, people practiced Zoroastrianism which was founded by the prophet Zoroaster. This monotheistic religion was taught through …show more content…
The Persian Empire built monumental palaces with paintings depicting images of royalty and supernatural creatures. They used pillars as a support system which soon became a very popular architecture structural style. The Mauryan Empire also found great pride in the construction of their palaces. They used pillars adorned with golden vines and silver birds as support and the palaces were known for their remarkable workmanship. Both empires strived to have the most beautiful and elaborate palaces. One of the Mauryan empires most striking monuments was the Pillars of Dharma which consisted of stone, free standing pillars that were polished until they looked like metal. Pillars were an effective and dependable architectural structure that was used in both empires. The Persians used caves and carved out rock faces to build their royal tombs. Lavish paintings adorned the walls and ceilings of these tombs making them one of their most impressive structures. These royal tombs represented their belief in an afterlife. The Mauryans also cut caves to construct residences for monks and polished the interior until it shined. The Persian and Mauryan empires both used caves, palaces, and pillars to show their impressive architectural skills. Their similar ideas of what architectural structures were the most elaborate and beautiful, paved the way to their
The Persian and Mauryan empires differed in their reigning religions and belief systems. Throughout the Persian Empire, people practiced Zoroastrianism which was founded by the prophet Zoroaster. This monotheistic religion was taught through …show more content…
The Persian Empire built monumental palaces with paintings depicting images of royalty and supernatural creatures. They used pillars as a support system which soon became a very popular architecture structural style. The Mauryan Empire also found great pride in the construction of their palaces. They used pillars adorned with golden vines and silver birds as support and the palaces were known for their remarkable workmanship. Both empires strived to have the most beautiful and elaborate palaces. One of the Mauryan empires most striking monuments was the Pillars of Dharma which consisted of stone, free standing pillars that were polished until they looked like metal. Pillars were an effective and dependable architectural structure that was used in both empires. The Persians used caves and carved out rock faces to build their royal tombs. Lavish paintings adorned the walls and ceilings of these tombs making them one of their most impressive structures. These royal tombs represented their belief in an afterlife. The Mauryans also cut caves to construct residences for monks and polished the interior until it shined. The Persian and Mauryan empires both used caves, palaces, and pillars to show their impressive architectural skills. Their similar ideas of what architectural structures were the most elaborate and beautiful, paved the way to their