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Persépolis

 
 

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Persépolis

Persépolis Persepolis, Iran Persepolis was one of the five capitals of the Achaemenid dynasty. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the significance and quality of its remains have made it a unique location. © Bruno Morandi

Persepolis stands out as the most impressive archeological site in the whole of Iran. The construction of this city began in 518 BC on a vast terrace. It has maintained two monumental stairs, fully decorated with bas-reliefs, masterpieces from the Achaemenidae era. Enter the palaces of Darius and Xerxes. The northern portico of the Hundred Pillar hall opens onto an immense square of 43,040 sq ft.

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