Persepolis

  • Persepolis was the Capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c.550-330 BCE) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Its Ruins are located 37 miles (60km) northeast of Shiraz in Iran.

Description

  • Persepolis appears to have been used more for ceremonial purposes than as a commercial centre.
  • It was destroyed by fire in 330 BCE during the conquest of Alexander the Great.

The Ruins

  • The Gate of all Nations
  • The Apadana Palace
    • (under which was found the Apadana Gold Hoard consisting of 13 gold coins dating from c.515 BCE)
  • The Throne Hall
  • Palaces
  • Tombs

 

 

Persepolis, Iran

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