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 | 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.
Achaemenid Persian Griffin Capital at Persepolis
WebOct 21, 2008 · Achaemenid Persian Griffin Capital at Persepolis. October 21, 2008 by Patrick Hunt. Fig. 1 Persepolis stone griffin double protome column capital. Dr. Patrick Hunt, Stanford University. One of the most impressive yet enigmatic surviving capitals from Persepolis is an Achaemenid masterpiece: the double griffin protome capital.
The Ancient Persian City of Persepolis: History, Architectural …
WebMar 27, 2024 · Persepolis was sacked and burned by Alexander the Great in 330 BC, reportedly as an act of revenge for the burning of the Acropolis of Athens during the Persian Wars. The fire caused extensive damage, leaving only the …
Persepolis - History and Facts | History Hit
WebMay 18, 2021 · Persepolis was the ancient capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid era. Founded by Darius I around 515BC, the city stood as a magnificent monument to the vast power of Persian kings.
Miscellaneous Finds | Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
WebFound Halfway to Sivend from Persepolis, 15 km. NE of Persepolis, P 57398 Sasanian Graffito of a Mounted Prince. From the Main Wing of the Harem of Xerxes at Persepolis , P 607
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 - Wikipedia
WebIn 1971, Persepolis was the main staging ground for the 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire under the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the second and last Shah of the Pahlavi dynasty. It included delegations from foreign nations in an attempt to advance the Iranian culture and history.
Persepolis: The Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes
WebDec 6, 2023 · The 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: An Enduring Icon · Art and Archaeology · UW Ancient …
WebPersepolis was an icon, built to show Persian subjects and foreign visitors alike the supremacy of Achaemenid rule. However, when the Achaemenids fell from grace, Persepolis did too; after the Persian king Darius III's flight, the Macedonian army burned the city to the ground.
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