What are the architectural features of Sagan Palace in Assyria?

During the Assyrian period, the construction of the king's palace was of greater significance. B.M. Fagan pointed out: "The appearance of the palace where the secular king lived shows the secularization of the etiquette center. Kings may have ardent national beliefs, and may even use religion to defend themselves, but they almost played a secular function. The king may even play the role of god. " In the kingdom of Assyria, the king is like this, and the most important building is Sagan Palace.

Sagoni Square was built in the Assyrian Empire in the early 8th century BC. The palace was built on a man-made earth platform with a height of 18 meters. Entering from the gate decorated with relief in the south, you can see the wide public courtyard, with the main hall and harem of the emperor in the north, the administrative room in the east and temples and mountains in the west. Chen Zhihua said that the four colors of the stylobate are symbolic. The first layer is black, which symbolizes the underworld. The second layer is red, symbolizing the world; The third layer of blue symbolizes heaven, and the fourth layer of white symbolizes the sun. Here, from the underworld to heaven and even the sun is a gradual rising process.