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Persepolis ( / pərˈsɛpəlɪs /; Old Persian: 𐎱𐎠𐎼𐎿, romanized:Pārsa; New Persian: تخت جمشید, romanized :Takht-e Jamshīd, lit. 'Throne of Jamshid ') was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire ( c.550–330 BC ). It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by southern Zagros mountains, Fars province of Iran.
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The complex of Persepolis is raised high on a walled platform, with five ‘palaces’ or halls of varying size, and grand entrances. The complex was added to by successive kings after its initial construction by Darius the Great in 518 BCE. It is unclear what the function of Persepolis was; it wasn’t one of the largest cities in Persia, and nor was it...
Today the imposing remains of Persepolis stand in modern-day Iran on a site also known as Takht-e Jamshid. Located roughly 50 miles northeast of Shiraz, the ruins of Persepolis contain the remains of many ancient buildings and monuments. These include The Gate of All Nations, Apadana Palace, The Throne Hall, Tachara palace, Hadish palace, The Counc...
From the centre of Shiraz, Persepolis is an hour’s drive via Route 65. For those travelling from further afield, Persepolis is a 9 and a half hour drive from Tehran.
Aug 8, 2013 · Located one hour outside of Shiraz, Persepolis was the capitol of one of the greatest empires in human history. When I walked up the narrow stairs of the Stairway of All Nations, the tour guide informed me that the stairs were made low and narrow so that travelers, soldiers and kings could bring their horses and camels to the palace.
Nov 19, 2019 · In the present day, it is an archaeological park located northwest of modern Shiraz, Iran, in the Fars province. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 CE and attracts visitors from around the world who come to experience the wonder that was once the great city of Persepolis.
- Joshua J. Mark
Persepolis, whose magnificent ruins rest at the foot of Kuh-e Rahmat (Mountain of Mercy) in south-western Iran, is among the world’s greatest archaeological sites.
Mar 27, 2024 · Persepolis is located in modern-day Iran – in Marvdasht plain. It is surrounded by the Zagros mountains, 60 km northeast of Shiraz. The city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrated as a key Iranian Cultural Heritage.
Nov 24, 2017 · Once the stunning capital of the Persian Empire (also known as the Achaemenid Empire), Persepolis was lost to the world for almost nineteen hundred years, buried in the dirt of southwestern Iran until the 17th century.
