1.] It is a building about one hundred and thirty five feet in length, and in breadth a little short of a hundred.

Of all the existing buildings on the platform it occupies the most exalted position, being elevated from fourteen to fifteen feet above the general level of the central terrace, and being thus four or five feet higher than the "Palace of Xerxes." It fronted towards the south, where it was approached by a double staircase of the usual character, which led up to a deep portico of eight pillars arranged in two rows.

On either side of the portico were guard-rooms, which opened upon it, in length twenty-three feet, and in breadth thirteen.

Behind the portico lay the main chamber, which was a square of fifty feet, having a roof supported by sixteen pillars, arranged in four rows of four, in line with the pillars of the portico.

[PLATE XLV., Fig.