Models of the Neo-Assyrian palace walls portray a wide range of art and sculptures that recorded the events during that era. The stone slabs represent both beauty and skill by the natives to the visitors. The creators used crenulated and thick walls to protect the palace, and these walls could not be broken down easily. The walls near places that led to the throne had images of military campaigns. Further, their gods were sculpted in several areas inside the palace, which sent a message to the visitors of how strong they were. This was their way of displaying their religious civilization to the world as it shaped their identity. Neo-Assyrians were traders, and a trade route that visitors used run through the city. In that case, cultural artifacts were used to symbolize the Neo-Assyrian civilization.
Alexander the Great destroyed Persepolis when he ordered the capital to be burnt to the ground after his victory. The walls were decorated with various sculptures depicting different visitors bringing gifts and trade items from other regions. The fence had statues of people from Ethiopia bringing Ivory to Persepolis, and Indians carrying gold. It was different as they portrayed peace and trade in their sculptures.
Neo Assyrian walls portrayed many sculptures that showed how they triumphed against their enemies. It was a way of telling people planning to attack the area to back off. It was their way of boasting of their greatness. On the other hand, the statues in Persepolis showed how they valued their neighbors by making monuments that showed visitors arriving in the area. The guests were mostly traders, and the region wanted to establish Persepolis as one excellent business center.