Persepolis, is a mirror of ancient Iranian land history and culture, as ordered by Darius the Great in 1124 and about 125,000 square meters, built as one of the architectural masterpieces of its time worldwide. It is also one of the most spectacular places in Shiraz to visit. Persepolis in fact is the culmination of the elegance and creativity of Iranian artists in applying the cultures of various peoples such as Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Medes, and Armenians who were under the control and command of the Achaemenids. Darius’s purpose in building this was to build a capital in his empire that he did not have, and to do so, he chose Marvdasht’s vast plain of ancient history. In the Achaemenid era, there was a residence for every season. The summer residence in Hegmataneh (present-day Hamedan), the winter residence in Susa (capital of Elam) and Takht-e-Jamshid were also the spring residence for Iranian national celebrations (Nowruz). After Darius the Great, his son Xerxes and his grandson Ardeshir I added magnificent buildings to this art collection. n total, the construction of Persepolis palaces lasted about 180 years, was used for 200 years and was destroyed and abandoned by Alexander the Great after its destruction. Persepolis complex is located 10 kilometers northeast of Marvdasht in Fars province. This building is located in Shiraz, but the distance from Persepolis to the beautiful city of Shiraz is more than 60 km. The ancient collection of Pasargad, a reminder of the glorious Achaemenid era, is located in a city of Pasargad in Fars province. Historic sites include the Pasargad Mosque, Pasargadae Gardens, the Gate Palace, the Public Bar, the Dedicated Palace, the Duchess, the Cambodian Tomb, the Mozaffari Caravanserai and the Royal Garden Fountains. But undoubtedly the most prominent attraction is the tomb of Cyrus the
Persepolis, is a mirror of ancient Iranian land history and culture, as ordered by Darius the Great in 1124 and about 125,000 square meters, built as one of the architectural masterpieces of its time worldwide. It is also one of the most spectacular places in Shiraz to visit. Persepolis in fact is the culmination of the elegance and creativity of Iranian artists in applying the cultures of various peoples such as Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Medes, and Armenians who were under the control and command of the Achaemenids. Darius’s purpose in building this was to build a capital in his empire
