Persepolis or Pārsa, also known as Takht-e-Jamshid, was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Persepolis is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC.
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Magnificent Persepolis also known as Takht-e-Jamshid embodies the greatest successes of the ancient Achaemenid Empire and also its final demise. The monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs and imposing gateways leave you in no doubt how grand this empire was, just as the broken and fallen columns attest that its end was both emphatic and merciless. It is a UNICCO World Heritage …
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Persepolis
