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). It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by southern Zagros mountains in Iran.
Persepolis | History, Ruins, Map, Images, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Persepolis, an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran (Persia), located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Shīrāz in the Fars region of southwestern Iran. The site lies near the confluence of the Pulvār (Sīvand) and Kor rivers. In 1979 the ruins were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Plot Summary | LitCharts
WEBPersepolis Summary. Persepolis opens right after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which results in the downfall of the American-backed dictator known as the Shah of Iran and leads to the rise of the religious hardliners who establish the oppressive Islamic Republic. Marjane Satrapi describes how she used to attend a French co-educational and non ...
Persepolis - World History Encyclopedia
WEBNov 19, 2019 · Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire from the reign of Darius I (the Great, r. 522-486 BCE) until its destruction in 330 BCE. Its name comes from the Greek Perses-polis (Persian City), but the Persians knew it as Parsa (City of the Persians).
Persepolis - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBPersepolis. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site.
Persepolis - Ancient City, Persian Empire, Achaemenid Dynasty
WEBApr 11, 2024 · History of Persepolis. Though archaeologists have discovered evidence of prehistoric settlement, inscriptions indicate that construction of the city began under Darius I, who, as a member of a new branch of the royal house, made Persepolis the capital of Persia proper, replacing Pasargadae, the burial place of Cyrus II (the Great).
Persepolis: The Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes
WEBThe great audience hall of the Persian kings Darius and Xerxes presents a visual microcosm of the Achaemenid empire—making clear, through sculptural decoration, that the Persian king ruled over all of the subjugated ambassadors and vassals (who are shown bringing tribute in an endless eternal procession).
Persepolis Study Guide | Literature Guide | LitCharts
WEBPersepolis Study Guide | Literature Guide | LitCharts. by. Marjane Satrapi. Upgrade to A +. Plot. Summary & Analysis. Themes. Quotes. Characters. Symbols. Theme Viz. Teachers and parents! Our Teacher Edition on Persepolis makes teaching easy. Ask LitCharts AI: The answer to your questions.
Persepolis (2007) - Plot - IMDb
WEBA precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution. In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in …
Persepolis | Rotten Tomatoes
WEBPG-13 Released Dec 25, 2007 1 hr. 35 min. Drama Animation List. 96% 164 Reviews Tomatometer 92% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score Based on Satrapi's graphic novel about her life in pre and...
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