Persepolis - Wikipedia
WEBPersepolis (/ p ər ˈ s ɛ p ə l ɪ s /; Old Persian: 𐎱𐎠𐎼𐎿, romanized: Pārsa; New Persian: تخت جمشید, romanized: Takht-e Jamshīd, lit. 'Throne of Jamshid') was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BC).
Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid): A Journey through Ancient Persian ...
WEBDec 12, 2019 · Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, was the grand ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Located in Iran’s Marvdasht plains, Fars Province, surrounded by the southern Zagros Mountains, Persepolis holds a …
Persepolis - New World Encyclopedia
WEBPersepolis (Old Persian: 'Pars', New Persian: تخت جمشید, 'Takht-e Jamshid') was an ancient ceremonial capital of the second Iranian dynasty, the Achaemenid Empire, situated some 70 km northeast of modern city of Shiraz. It was …
Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid) in Iran | Full Guide for Tourists
WEBNov 28, 2022 · Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, is an ancient Iranian symbol of grandeur and one of the best places you must visit in Shiraz. In the history of human civilization, Persepolis and its monuments are unquestionably among the …
Persepolis: The Magnificent Ancient Capital of the Persian …
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid (Throne of Jamshid), was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire founded by Darius I in around 518 BCE. It is located in the plains of Marv Dasht about 70 km northeast of the modern city of Shiraz in the Fars Province of Iran.
PERSEPOLIS – Encyclopaedia Iranica
WEBPERSEPOLIS (called Taḵt-e Jamšid “Jamšid’s Throne” in Persian), the ruined monuments of the acropolis of the city of Pārsa, the dynastic center of the Achaemenid Persian kings, located in the plain of Marvdašt, some 57 km northeast of Shiraz.
Persepolis Palace Complex Or Takht-e Jamshid - IranOnTour
WEBAn absolute must-see in Iran, the 2500-year-old site has been dazzling visitors, archaeologists and history lovers from all around the world. Also known as Takht-e Jamshid (meaning Jamshid’s throne) and Parsa (City of Persia), Persepolis is located around an hour to the Northeast of Shiraz, Iran’s cultural capital.
Persepolis Iran,Takht-e Jamshid Shiraz - Iran Tourismer
WEBMay 26, 2018 · Persepolis Iran or Takht-e Jamshid (The Throne of Jamshid), 60 km northeast of Shiraz city, was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Dynasty, founded circa 518 BC by Darius the Great, 3rd successor of Cyrus the Great.
Persepolis | History, Ruins, Map, Images, & Facts | Britannica
WEBTakht-e Jamshīd or Takht-i Jamshīd (Persian: “Throne of Jamshīd,” Jamshīd being a character in Persian mythology) Key People: Darius I. Xerxes I. Related Places: Iran. ancient Iran. Persepolis Persepolis, an ancient capital of …
Persepolis Travel Guide 2024: Your Ultimate Companion
WEBDec 2, 2016 · Instead, the city became commonly known as “Takht-e Jamshid,” associated with a legendary prehistoric king. Situated within the ancient city of Pārsa, Takht-e Jamshid retained its role as the enduring ceremonial capital …