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Ruins of a 518 BC Achaemenid empire capital & palace complex built in a terrace design.
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Persepolis is a captivating historical site, offering a fascinating window into the past. And holds a unique place in history.
Needless to say, It's a place where history and beauty come together, making it a truly cozy and inspiring destination.
Its impressive architecture and intricate details make it a must-see destination for history enthusiasts and travelers.
Don't forget that this place closes at 5 p.m
Needless to say, It's a place where history and beauty come together, making it a truly cozy and inspiring destination.
Its impressive architecture and intricate details make it a must-see destination for history enthusiasts and travelers.
Don't forget that this place closes at 5 p.m
Beautiful place when I visited in 1999. Photos taken from 6x6 slide photos scanned this year.
Great experience, magical place full of history ❤️
Entry fee in 2023 was 100.000t
But for the small pavilion,which is not even necessary to visit is another 100.000t entry.
they close at 6pm in summer, so if you come in this part of the year,i recommend latest enter at 5pm.
They dont permit bring inside bigger back pack. Just small bag and camera.
Entry fee in 2023 was 100.000t
But for the small pavilion,which is not even necessary to visit is another 100.000t entry.
they close at 6pm in summer, so if you come in this part of the year,i recommend latest enter at 5pm.
They dont permit bring inside bigger back pack. Just small bag and camera.
This archaeological site has a vast area with plenty of ancient ruins inside. Definitely worth visiting and spending a couple of hours there.
One hour away from the city of Shiraz, we see the capital of the Achaemenid(pars) Empire, one of the largest structures left over from 2,500 years ago, the glory and majesty of that ruler ship can be seen in this place, and it can also be seen in the works left on the columns and walls of Persepolis. I see your country and human rights carved on the stones, it is highly recommended to see this place and feel the masterpiece of the engineer of that time.
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The group of palaces of Takht Jamshid is located in a wide area surrounded by the “Rahma” mountain on one side, and ends with the “Morodesht” plains on the other. These large royal palaces were built in the vicinity of Parse. The Greeks called it Persepolis. Work began on the construction of Takht Jamshid during the reign of Darius I, around the year 518 BC.
At first, high foundations were prepared, and then the “Apadana” hall and the main stairs were built on them, as well as the “Tijr” palace. After Darius died, he was succeeded by his son, Khashayar Shah, who built the Hall of Hadish and proposed the project of building a hall with a hundred pillars. After him, Ardashir I sat on the throne and completed the construction of this hall.
It is worth mentioning here that these palaces and halls were built on foundations and pillars that were made of large, harmonious rocks that sculptors carved in the mountains themselves. The palaces of Takht Jamshid were built on a land of 13 hectares. Takht Jamshid was equipped with thermal systems and air conditioners, which provided the internal spaces with necessary heat in the winter, and in return, in the hot summer days, it provided a cool and moderate atmosphere.
The plains of Marvdasht, as well as the very high ceilings of the palaces, the halls and spacious spaces, the open doors, and the large number of windows in them, all of which helped provide a mild atmosphere in the summer. As for the winter, the walls were built of bricks and bricks, and the layers of plaster, in addition to the long thick purple curtains, formed a thermal insulator that prevented the penetration of the Persian cold into the halls and spaces.
The roofs covered with timber also helped to warm the surroundings. Moreover, the water delivery network and waterways existed in Takht Jamshid. Excavations at this archaeological site revealed underground networks for water delivery and crooked waterways with a length of more than two kilometers.
The art of Achaemenid architecture is an art that mixed with the styles of Babylonian, Assyrian and Egyptian architecture, and what was widespread in the Greek cities in the Asia Minor region and among the peoples of Urartu, but this art has been developed independently of other architecture arts by adopting wonderful artistic models and creations stemming from an Iranian spirit wealth. The aim of the Achaemenids in constructing such majestic buildings and buildings was to highlight their great royal power to the world.
Through the excavation work conducted in 1312 AH. U On the northwestern side of the foundations of Takht Jamshid, about forty thousand clay tablets were found in the shape and scale of prayer dust, on which phrases were written in Elamite script. After reading these Elamite tablets, it turned out later that they are documents that talk about the costs of building the palaces of Takht Jamshid.
The group of palaces of Takht Jamshid is located in a wide area surrounded by the “Rahma” mountain on one side, and ends with the “Morodesht” plains on the other. These large royal palaces were built in the vicinity of Parse. The Greeks called it Persepolis. Work began on the construction of Takht Jamshid during the reign of Darius I, around the year 518 BC.
At first, high foundations were prepared, and then the “Apadana” hall and the main stairs were built on them, as well as the “Tijr” palace. After Darius died, he was succeeded by his son, Khashayar Shah, who built the Hall of Hadish and proposed the project of building a hall with a hundred pillars. After him, Ardashir I sat on the throne and completed the construction of this hall.
It is worth mentioning here that these palaces and halls were built on foundations and pillars that were made of large, harmonious rocks that sculptors carved in the mountains themselves. The palaces of Takht Jamshid were built on a land of 13 hectares. Takht Jamshid was equipped with thermal systems and air conditioners, which provided the internal spaces with necessary heat in the winter, and in return, in the hot summer days, it provided a cool and moderate atmosphere.
The plains of Marvdasht, as well as the very high ceilings of the palaces, the halls and spacious spaces, the open doors, and the large number of windows in them, all of which helped provide a mild atmosphere in the summer. As for the winter, the walls were built of bricks and bricks, and the layers of plaster, in addition to the long thick purple curtains, formed a thermal insulator that prevented the penetration of the Persian cold into the halls and spaces.
The roofs covered with timber also helped to warm the surroundings. Moreover, the water delivery network and waterways existed in Takht Jamshid. Excavations at this archaeological site revealed underground networks for water delivery and crooked waterways with a length of more than two kilometers.
The art of Achaemenid architecture is an art that mixed with the styles of Babylonian, Assyrian and Egyptian architecture, and what was widespread in the Greek cities in the Asia Minor region and among the peoples of Urartu, but this art has been developed independently of other architecture arts by adopting wonderful artistic models and creations stemming from an Iranian spirit wealth. The aim of the Achaemenids in constructing such majestic buildings and buildings was to highlight their great royal power to the world.
Through the excavation work conducted in 1312 AH. U On the northwestern side of the foundations of Takht Jamshid, about forty thousand clay tablets were found in the shape and scale of prayer dust, on which phrases were written in Elamite script. After reading these Elamite tablets, it turned out later that they are documents that talk about the costs of building the palaces of Takht Jamshid.
My ancestors was related to Darrius and I visit Persepolis for first time. It was amazing that I saw that palace those statue of ancient and Achaemenid empire soldiers. If you focus on statues of soldiers you will see they are different in beards and hats and weapons they grabbed in their hands. So i had been full of passion and honor to see my ancestors had such an empire and soldiers in the world.
But somehow i became sad because of the negligence of who is forced to protect this history precious because you see the pillars was destroyed and the statues was uncompleted and damaged. They can rebuild them and tag them which one rebuild.
Besides I know a local guide who is expert in explaining the statutes and the palaces in Persepolis if any one want to visit this place deeply massage me in telegram : @hosein8310
But somehow i became sad because of the negligence of who is forced to protect this history precious because you see the pillars was destroyed and the statues was uncompleted and damaged. They can rebuild them and tag them which one rebuild.
Besides I know a local guide who is expert in explaining the statutes and the palaces in Persepolis if any one want to visit this place deeply massage me in telegram : @hosein8310