Persepolis

Brief Description

Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site.This placed in 50km north of Shiraz.

Persepolis in 600BC.

Persepolis / Around View

Persepolis / Entrance gate

Persepolis / Apadana, The Audience Hall

Persepolis / The Tripylon Palace or Council Hall

Persepolis / The Hunderd Column Hall

Persepolis / The Tachra Palace

Persepolis / The Hadish Palace

Persepolis / The Queen`s Palace

Persepolis / The “H” Palace

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