Crossword-Solution: APADANA 7 letters, 2 clues 🏆 scrabble score: 10

Those nearest to the edge of the platform were the propylć of Xerxes--gigantic entrances whose gateways were guarded on either side by winged bulls of Assyrian type; beyond these was the _apadana_, or hall of honour, where the sovereign presided in state at the ordinary court ceremonies.

Having reached the terrace, the curtains of the _apadana_ were suddenly parted, and in the distance, through a vista of columns, they perceived a motionless figure, resplendent with gold and purple, before whom they fell prostrate with their faces to the earth.

Dieulafoy also traced the existence of walls enclosing the Apadana at Susa from the paving of the hall and the portico which stopped on the lines of the wall.

The plan of the palace at Susa was similar to that of the palace of Xerxes, except that on the side facing the garden facing south the apadana or throne room was left open.

They are likewise arranged under fifteen heads, called: Koudakapata, Dammapata, Oodana, Ithi, Wouthaka, Thouttanibat, Wi, Mama-wouttoo, Pita-wouttoo, Terakatta, Terikatta, Dzattakani, Piti-sambika, Apadana, Buddha-wattoo.