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Remains of Persian city of Persepolis in Iran.

The ancient ruins of Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid), with towering columns from the Achaemenid Empire, captured in dramatic black and white. Fars Province, Iran.

Fragment of a wall relief depicting the head of a Persian king’s guardian, from Apadana Palace

The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

Griffin-like Huma bird column capital, the ancient Percepolis ruins, Iran

The ruins of the acient city Persepolis at sunset, Iran. Persepolis (Old Persian: Pārśa; Modern Persian: Pārse) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). The site is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stone sculpture of griffin and Gate of All Nations (Xerxes Gate) with stone statues of lamassu in ancient city Persepolis, Iran

Ancient persian city of Persepolis in Iran.

One of the great wonders of the ancient world, Persepolis embodies not just a grand architectural scheme but also a grand idea. It was conceived by Darius the Great who, in 520 BC, inherited the responsibility for ruling the world's first known empire founded by his predecessor, Cyrus the Great. Embracing tenets such as cultural tolerance and fair treatment of all subjects, Darius sought to reflect these concepts in the design of the magnificent palace complex at Persepolis, inviting architects from the furthest corner of the Persian Empire to contribute to its construction. The result is an eclectic set of structures, including monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs and imposing gateways, that testified to the expanse of Darius' domain.

Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Today, the ruins of Persepolis are located about 60km northeast of shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The ruins of Persepolis are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Persepolis ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550330 BCE). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli

Stone sculpture of a horse in Persepolis against a sunrise. Iran. Persia. Shiraz. Rays of lights.

Drone point view of Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran

Persian warriors, bas-relief from ancient Persepolis

Relief on a wall of the ancient city Persepolis.

Ancient wall with bas-relief with two assyrian warriors with spears, Persepolis, Iran. UNESCO world heritage site

Persepolis, Iran - 3 May 2019: Statue of a horse head from the ruins of historical city of Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire

Remnants of stone structure in barren field

Construction of this city began at 518 BC under rule of King Darius from Achaemenid dynasty. Persepolis was a capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550 - 330 BC)

Detailed stone engravings depicting people and animals in motion. A glimpse into ancient artistry, showcasing intricate designs and storytelling, Persepolis, Iran.

horse head at Persepolis. in Shiraz, Iran

$Persepolis[a] was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BC). It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by the southern Zagros mountains, Fars province of Iran. It is one of the key Iranian cultural heritage sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\nThe earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. The city, acting as a major center for the empire, housed a palace complex and citadel designed to serve as the focal point for governance and ceremonial activities.[4] It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. The complex was taken by the army of Alexander the Great in 330 BC, and soon after, its wooden parts were completely destroyed by fire, likely deliberately.$

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