Persepolis
CountryIran
Date515 BC
Notable Feature14 m columns
RegionFars
About Persepolis
The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Built by Darius the Great. The Apadana staircase has carvings of 23 nations bringing tribute. Burned by Alexander the Great, possibly accidentally.
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