Persepolis is derived from the Greek Περσέπολις, Persepolis, a compound of Pérsēs (Πέρσης) and pólis (πόλις, together meaning "the Persian city" or "the city of the Persians"). To the …

Dec 17, 2025 · Persepolis, an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran (Persia), located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Shīrāz in the Fars region of southwestern …

Nov 19, 2019 · Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire from the reign of Darius I (the Great, reigned 522 to 486 BCE) until its destruction in 330 BCE. Its name comes …

Dec 27, 2025 · The architecture of Persepolis combined artistic influences from across the empire, including Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek styles. Grand staircases, towering …

Nov 11, 2025 · High on the plains of ancient Persia, near what is now Shiraz, stands the memory of a city once called Parsa, known to the Greeks as Persepolis, the “City of the Persians.” Its …

Persepolis stands as a key historical site in Shiraz, representing the splendor of pre-Islamic Iran. The remains and ruins of Persepolis offer valuable insights into early human civilization, …

The World Heritage Listed centre of the great Persian Empire, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenians and the showpiece of Achaemenian art, Persepolis (Capital of Persia in Greek) …

Jan 18, 2025 · Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Persia’s grandeur and sophistication. Founded by Darius I in 518 …

Mar 27, 2024 · Persepolis is located in modern-day Iran – in Marvdasht plain. It is surrounded by the Zagros mountains, 60 km northeast of Shiraz. The city, which is a UNESCO World …

May 18, 2021 · Persepolis was the ancient capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid era. Founded by Darius I around 515BC, the city stood as a magnificent monument to the vast …