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Lined up Persian warrior statues in Tehran, 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.

The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

Fragment of a wall relief depicting the head of a Persian king’s guardian, from Apadana Palace

Twin Homa or Huma the Griffin bird figures used as decorative capital statuary of a column in Persepolis of Shiraz against blue sky with white fluffy clouds.

Remains of Persian city of Persepolis in Iran.

Perspolis ancient city, Shiraz, Iran.

Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Today, the ruins of Persepolis are located about 60km northeast of shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The ruins of Persepolis are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Part of the Hall of a Hundred Columns at Persepolis in northeast Shiraz, Iran. Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.

Horizontal banner with columns of Apadana Palace built by Darius the Great and face of assyrian protective deity lamassu - human-headed winged bull, Persepolis, Iran. UNESCO world heritage site

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.

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)

Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli

Persepolis ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550330 BCE). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Looking up at the top of walls with hieroglyphs and remains of ancient painting in temple in Karnak. Egypt, North Africa.

The ancient ruins of Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid), with towering columns from the Achaemenid Empire, captured in dramatic black and white. Fars Province, Iran.

Shiraz,Iran - October 27,2015:Ancient ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. UNESCO World Heritage

horse head at Persepolis. in Shiraz, Iran

Slaves and soldiers carry gifts for Persian Emperor in Xerxes palace, stone bas-relief in ancient city Persepolis, Iran.

Griffin-like Huma bird column capital, the ancient Percepolis ruins, Iran

Stone sculpture of griffin and Ruins of Palace of 100 columns and tomb of Artaxerxes III, located on the slope of Rahmet Mount, Persepolis, Iran. UNESCO world heritage site

Drone point view of Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran

Fragment of the statue of a horse in ancient Persepolis against the background of the sun and the moon. Sights of Iran.

Ruins of Perspolis the persian kingdom era in Iran Shiraz (a UNESCO world heritage)

The ancient Tomb of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire, located in Pasargadae near Shiraz, Iran. Built in the 6th century BC, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most important monuments of Persian history, symbolizing the legacy of one of the world’s earliest and greatest empires.

Detailed stone engravings depicting people and animals in motion. A glimpse into ancient artistry, showcasing intricate designs and storytelling, Persepolis, Iran.

Relief at the Ruins of Persepolis

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