- Persepolis - Wikipedia
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 the southern Zagros mountains, Fars province of Iran
- Persepolis | History, Ruins, Map, Images, Facts | Britannica
Persepolis, an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran (Persia), located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Shiraz in the Fars region of southwestern Iran
- Persepolis - World History Encyclopedia
Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire from the reign of Darius I (the Great, r 522-486 BCE) until its destruction in 330 BCE Its name comes from the Greek Perses- polis (Persian City), but the Persians knew it as Parsa (City of the Persians)
- Persepolis - History and Facts | History Hit
Persepolis was the ancient capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid era Founded by Darius I around 515BC, the city stood as a magnificent monument to the vast power of Persian kings
- Persepolis: The Glorious Pinnacle of the Persian Empire
Deep in the arid heartland of southern Iran lie the majestic ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Persian Empire This sprawling palatial complex, built in the early 5th century BCE, was no mere royal residence
- Persepolis: The Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes
The earliest archaeological remains of the city date to c 515 B C E Persepolis, a Greek toponym meaning “city of the Persians”, was known to the Persians as Pārsa and was an important city of the ancient world, renowned for its monumental art and architecture
- Persepolis: The Majestic Heart of Ancient Persia
Persepolis stands as a key historical site in Shiraz, representing the splendor of pre-Islamic Iran The remains and ruins of Persepolis offer valuable insights into early human civilization, making it a crucial destination for scholars and archaeologists from around the world
- What Is The Significance Of Persepolis? - surfiran. com
Persepolis, one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Persia, holds immense significance in Iranian history and global cultural heritage Situated in modern-day Iran’s Fars Province, Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Darius the Great around 518 BCE
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