What is another word for apadana?
Pronunciation: [ɐpɐdˈɑːnə] (IPA) 
Apadana is a term that refers to a grand hall or an audience hall, typically within a Persian palace or temple, as per the Achaemenid Empire's architectural style. It has been called various names throughout history, with some synonyms being a darbar, a durbar, a diwan, and a divan. Another synonym is a hall of columns, referring to the vast number of columns supporting the roof of the building. Generally, apadana referred to a grand hall, but the synonyms may indicate a more specific feature of the hall or its purpose. Whatever the name, apadanas represented both the power and grandeur of the Persians who used them, and the architectural prowess of their builders.
