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Persepolis Collection

"Persepolis: A Glimpse into Ancient Iran's Majestic Past" Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism, watches over Persepolis as a testament to its grandeur

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Ahura Mazda

Ahura Mazda, supreme god in Zoroastrianism, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Iran, Fars Province, Persepolis, Achaemenid archeological site, Propylon, Gate of all Nations

Iran, Fars Province, Persepolis, Achaemenid archeological site, Propylon, Gate of all Nations
Achaemenid archaeological site, Propylon, Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Alexanders army prepares to destroy Persepolis

Alexanders army prepares to destroy Persepolis
Thais suggests that Alexander burn Persepolis, capitol of Persia, in 331 BC. Hand-colored halftone ireproduction of a 19th-century llustration

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Persepolis

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Carved reliefs of palace guard

Carved reliefs of palace guard, Apadana palace staircase, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Palace of a Hundred Columns in foreground with the Apadana behind

Palace of a Hundred Columns in foreground with the Apadana behind, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Persepolis

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Audience of Darius I. Persian art

Audience of Darius I. Persian art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne during hearing with officers Medes. Treasury Hall of the palace

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Tombs of Darius II, Ataxerxes I and Darius the Great, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, near Persepolis

Tombs of Darius II, Ataxerxes I and Darius the Great, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, near Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Sphynx Bas Relief

Sphynx Bas Relief
Bas relief showing a sphynx decorating the north wall of the Apadana terrace Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran

Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Bas reliefs, Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran

Bas reliefs, Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran
Detailed bas relief found on the ruins of Persepolis near Shiraz Iran

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Broken bull column in foreground, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle

Broken bull column in foreground, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30

Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC
RS-273 Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC, the palace was used by The King of Kings for official audiences

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Owen Jones Assyrian 14

Owen Jones Assyrian 14
Designs taken from columns and capitals, pilasters and mouldings, at Persepolis, Istakhr, Bi Sutoun and Ispahan

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The Apadana (Kings audience hall)

The Apadana (Kings audience hall), Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Ahura Mazda supreme god in Zoroastrianism Persepolis UNESCO World Heritage Site Iran Middle East

Ahura Mazda supreme god in Zoroastrianism Persepolis UNESCO World Heritage Site Iran Middle East

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Relief, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars

Relief, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Iran, Tehran, National Museum of Iran, Procession of Xerxes frieze from the ancient

Iran, Tehran, National Museum of Iran, Procession of Xerxes frieze from the ancient city of Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC

Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC
The triumphal entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 29 October 540BC. Solenne Pompa di Ciro in Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after the painting by Angelo

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Relief on staircase, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire

Relief on staircase, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Iran, Central Iran, Persepolis, 6th century BC ancient city, Apadana Palace

Iran, Central Iran, Persepolis, 6th century BC ancient city, Apadana Palace

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Gate of All Nations, Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire

Gate of All Nations, Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Background imagePersepolis Collection: reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief)

reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief)
UIG5415963 reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief); (add.info.: Persian sculpture. Aquemenida. Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Palatial city built by King Dario I in 518 BC

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Wonders of Persepolis, Iran (engraving)

Wonders of Persepolis, Iran (engraving)
8631544 Wonders of Persepolis, Iran (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders of Persepolis, Iran. Illustration from Black and White)

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Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis

Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis
3330208 Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis, Iran. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis

Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis
3330206 Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis, Iran. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329571 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329566 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329569 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Ruins of Persepolis (engraving)

Ruins of Persepolis (engraving)
8635123 Ruins of Persepolis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis

Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC
3039808 Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC. Alexander III of Macedon, 356 BC - 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran

Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran
6266278 Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran; (add.info.: Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire
FLO4723011 Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Background imagePersepolis Collection: A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire

A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century
6428105 A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329568 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis
3329567 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thaïs in the Hall of the Palace... c. 1820

Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thaïs in the Hall of the Palace... c. 1820. Creator: Pietro Fancelli
Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thais in the Hall of the Palace at Persepolis, c. 1820

Background imagePersepolis Collection: 5th Century BC 6th Achaemenid Dynasty Empire

5th Century BC 6th Achaemenid Dynasty Empire
5th, century, BC, 6th, Achaemenid, Dynasty, Empire, ancient, age, Archaeological, Site, Archaeology, archeological, site, archeology, Architecture, Art, carved, Cross, Darius, I, the, Great, II

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071312 Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071311 The treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The treasury, Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071301 View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cuneiform inscription at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)

Cuneiform inscription at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)
7071352 Cuneiform inscription at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)

Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)
7071349 Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Detail of the pillars of the Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Detail of the pillars of the Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071336 Detail of the pillars of the Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Detail of the pillars of the Apadana palace)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071319 Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071333 The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Ancient column with relief in Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Ancient column with relief in Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071310 Ancient column with relief in Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Ancient column with relief in Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The throne hall or hall of hundred columns, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The throne hall or hall of hundred columns, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071296 The throne hall or hall of hundred columns, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The throne hall or hall of hundred columns, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Ancient column with relief in Persepolis, Iran (photo)

Ancient column with relief in Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071294 Ancient column with relief in Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Ancient column with relief in Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Cuneiform inscription by Xerxes, Palace of Darius (Tachara), Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Cuneiform inscription by Xerxes, Palace of Darius (Tachara), Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071320 Cuneiform inscription by Xerxes, Palace of Darius (Tachara), Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Cuneiform inscription by Xerxes)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The Hadish palace or palace of Xerxes, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The Hadish palace or palace of Xerxes, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071305 The Hadish palace or palace of Xerxes, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The Hadish palace or palace of Xerxes, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The tomb of Artaxerxes II in Persepolis, Iran (stone)

The tomb of Artaxerxes II in Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071304 The tomb of Artaxerxes II in Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The tomb of Artaxerxes II in Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071284 The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Capital in the shape of two bulls, from Persepolis (stone)

Capital in the shape of two bulls, from Persepolis (stone)
7070968 Capital in the shape of two bulls, from Persepolis (stone) by Iranian School; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Capital in the shape of two bulls, from Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Main staircase, Persepolis Tripylon, Achaemenid period (stone)

Main staircase, Persepolis Tripylon, Achaemenid period (stone)
7070960 Main staircase, Persepolis Tripylon, Achaemenid period (stone) by Iranian School; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Main staircase, Persepolis Tripylon, Achaemenid period)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071315 Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Audience scene of Darius I, detail, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071318 Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071292 Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The tomb of Artaxerxes II, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The tomb of Artaxerxes II, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071354 The tomb of Artaxerxes II, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The tomb of Artaxerxes II, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Relief on a pillar of the Palace of 100 columns, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Relief on a pillar of the Palace of 100 columns, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071335 Relief on a pillar of the Palace of 100 columns, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Relief on a pillar of the Palace of 100 columns)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The eagle griffin or Homa, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

The eagle griffin or Homa, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071329 The eagle griffin or Homa, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The eagle griffin or Homa, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071299 View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: View of the treasury, Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Gate of the hall of 100 columns, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

Gate of the hall of 100 columns, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071295 Gate of the hall of 100 columns, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Gate of the hall of 100 columns, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071286 The Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The Apadana palace, Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071283 The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: The gate of all nations, Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)

Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)
7071326 Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Relief with lion, from Persepolis, Achaemenid period (stone)

Relief with lion, from Persepolis, Achaemenid period (stone)
7070967 Relief with lion, from Persepolis, Achaemenid period (stone) by Iranian School; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Relief with lion, from Persepolis, Achaemenid period)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Stone carved zoroastrian symbol of Faravahar, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Stone carved zoroastrian symbol of Faravahar, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071316 Stone carved zoroastrian symbol of Faravahar, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Stone carved zoroastrian symbol of Faravahar)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Fragment of a stone column capital, from Persepolis, Achaemenid period (stone)

Fragment of a stone column capital, from Persepolis, Achaemenid period (stone)
7070965 Fragment of a stone column capital, from Persepolis, Achaemenid period (stone) by Iranian School; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Fragment of a stone column capital)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Audience scene of Darius I, Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Audience scene of Darius I, Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071298 Audience scene of Darius I, Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Audience scene of Darius I, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)

Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)
7071343 Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)

Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone)
7071342 Bas reliefs at the walls of Apadana palace and staircase, Persepolis, Iran (sandstone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: View of Persepolis, Iran (photo)

View of Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071308 View of Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: View of Persepolis, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Arch belonging to the Trypilon palace, Persepolis, Iran (photo)

Arch belonging to the Trypilon palace, Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071293 Arch belonging to the Trypilon palace, Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Arch belonging to the Trypilon palace, Persepolis)

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)

Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone)
7071290 Reliefs on the Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (stone) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071289 The Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: The Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (photo)

The Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (photo)
7071288 The Tachara palace or private residence of Darius in Persepolis, Iran (photo) by Persian School, (6th century BC); Persepolis

Background imagePersepolis Collection: Persian King on his throne, with his frond holder, Persepolis, History of Fashion

Persian King on his throne, with his frond holder, Persepolis, History of Fashion
7278686 Persian King on his throne, with his frond holder, Persepolis, History of Fashion by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian King on his throne)



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"Persepolis: A Glimpse into Ancient Iran's Majestic Past" Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism, watches over Persepolis as a testament to its grandeur. Once the heart of the mighty Achaemenid Empire, this ceremonial capital in Fars Province stands proudly against time. As Alexander's army prepares to unleash destruction upon Persepolis, one can only imagine the awe-inspiring beauty that once adorned these ancient columns at sunset. The Palace of a Hundred Columns takes center stage with the Apadana gracefully standing behind it, showcasing architectural brilliance beyond compare. Carved reliefs depicting palace guards serve as silent witnesses to the opulence and power that once resided within these walls. Each intricate detail tells a story of Persian art and culture during Darius I's reign. Today, Persepolis remains an emblematic symbol of Iran's rich history. Its ruins stand tall amidst breathtaking landscapes, reminding us of its significance as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The audience hall where Darius I held court comes alive through vivid imagination - a place where kings and nobles gathered under his watchful eye. This relief within Apadana Palace captures their presence for eternity. Venturing further into Fars Province unveils more wonders at Persepolis' archeological site. The Propylon or Gate of all Nations welcomes visitors with open arms, inviting them to explore this treasure trove steeped in antiquity. Persepolis beckons travelers from around the world to immerse themselves in its historical splendor, and is not just an ancient city but also a gateway into understanding Iran's glorious past – an experience that leaves one humbled by human achievements throughout time.

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