persepolis palace
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Persepolis Masterpiece of Achaemenid Power, Artistry, and Engineering
Rising from the Marvdasht plain at the foot of the Kuh-e Rahmat, or Mountain of Mercy, the majestic ruins of Persepolis in Fars, Iran, stand…
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Ruins of majestic historical gateway unearthed near Persepolis
The ruins of a majestic historical gateway, built upon the order of Cyrus the Great, who was the founder of the mighty Achaemenid Empire (ca.…
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Apadana Staircase
The stairs, which are guarded by stone soldiers, are decorated by an exceptionally finely crafted frieze in three panels. Each panel is…