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Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, one of the great eras of the Persian Empire. It is made up of a platform with several palaces. It is one of the best examples of Achaemenid architecture and has some beautiful Persian columns as well as many statues and engravings. This short post has a selection of photos of Persepolis and a little bit of history too!
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Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran. MORE INFO: Darius the Great (522-486 BC) built the Persepolis after re-establish 23 state in middle east and Xerxes (Darius's son) complete the complex 465 BC.
Photo about Achaemenid bas relief carvings on side panels of staircase toward the castle in Persepolis UNESCO World Heritage Site near Shiraz, Iran. Image of details, monument, landmark - 79884129
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Reconstruction of Persepolis Apadana Throne Room Building 5th century BC
Persepolis – reconstruction by Meysam Keshavar. #Persepolis #Iran #architecture
Persepolis - Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C. / http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/114
Bricks with a palmette motif | Achaemenid | Achaemenid | The Met
Graphic reconstruction of Achaemenid Persian court.
Medes and Persians at eastern stairs of the Apadana, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Iran.
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