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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.
The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran
Tomb of Darius the Great, at Persepolis, near Shiraz, in Iran. Persepolis became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Marvdsaht, Iran - March 18, 2024: Tomb of Artaxerxes III at the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in Fars province, Iran.
Ancient persian city of Persepolis in Iran.
Persepolis, Iran, 1975. Relief wall in Persepolis. Furthermore: restoration workers and a tourist.
Ruta Del Sillar, Arequipa, Peru - April 15, 2022; Tourists looking at the white lavastone in one of the many quarries along the Ruta Del Sillar. With an extension of 2 km in length, visitors can experience a number of sculptures, shields, utensils and many other pieces of sillar. The material from Ruta Del Sillar is being used in Arequipa which is a city known for its buildings made out of the white lavastone.
Bas-relief in Persepolis ,the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire founded by Darius the Great (522-486 B.C ) Persian king of the Achaemenid dynasty. Relief of Apadana place, destroyed by Alexander.
Lindos Acropolis and the ruins of the temple of the goddess Athena Lindia
Persepolis ruins
The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran
Looking up at the top of walls with hieroglyphs and remains of ancient painting in temple in Karnak. Egypt, North Africa.
Marvdsaht, Iran - March 18, 2024: Gate of All Nations in the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in Fars province, Iran.
Anitkabir Mausoleum of Ataturk
Persepolis, Iran - October 22, 2014: Unidentified girls play next to the historical tomb of persian king Artaxerxes III on October 22, 2014. UNESCO declared citadel of Persepolis a World Heritage Site in 1979
Ruta Del Sillar, Arequipa, Peru: With an extension of 2 km in length, visitors can experience a number of sculptures, shields, utensils and many other pieces of sillar. The material from Ruta Del Sillar is being used in Arequipa which is a city known for its buildings made out of the white lavastone.
Persepolis, Iran, 1975. Relief wall in Persepolis.
Malatya, Turkey - July 13, 2021:Arslantepe Tumulus view, people visit the tumulus which is unesco world heritage site. Civilization that was formed 5000 years ago. Arslantepe Mound (Arslantepe Hoyugu). Statues at the entrance of the historical Arslantepe (4000 BCE) settlement in Malatya, Turkey. lion sculp statue view.
Persepolis, Iran - 30 Sep 2012: Persepolis ruins of the ancient Empire in 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.
Ancient Persepolis. Bas-relief with Persian warriors
Perspolis, Iran- May 26, 2010: Iran is a somehow mysterious country in people' eye but a desirable travel destination for its long history. Persepolis, 60km north to Shiraz, was once the ceremonial capital of the great Persian empire of the Achaemenid kings. Persepolis is a mirror of the magnificent ancient history and culture of Iran. Here is the remains of the anicent Imperial Palace in Perspolis.
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)
Drone point view of Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran
Marvdsaht, Iran - March 18, 2024: Gate of All Nations in the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in Fars province, Iran.
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Iran, The beautiful reliefs in the ruins of Ancient Persepolis Complex of Near Eastern civilisation with persian architecture
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