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The ruins and columns of the Apandana in the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran.

One of the great wonders of the ancient world, Persepolis embodies not just a grand architectural scheme but also a grand idea. It was conceived by Darius the Great who, in 520 BC, inherited the responsibility for ruling the world's first known empire founded by his predecessor, Cyrus the Great. Embracing tenets such as cultural tolerance and fair treatment of all subjects, Darius sought to reflect these concepts in the design of the magnificent palace complex at Persepolis, inviting architects from the furthest corner of the Persian Empire to contribute to its construction. The result is an eclectic set of structures, including monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs and imposing gateways, that testified to the expanse of Darius' domain.

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The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

Persepolis, Passangarde, Iran (Persia), 1975. Relief on the palace stairs in Persepolis.

Three tombs of Persian Kings carved into the living rock. Ancient necropolis of Nasq-e rostam, near to Persepolis

Middle Eastern man providing sense of scale for massive tomb of Lihyan, son of Kuza, erected in 1st-century CE and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Valley of the Temples. Historical evidence of the Greek presence on the island of Sicily. UNESCO heritage in Italy.

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Ganj Nameh is an ancient inscription, 5 km south-west of Hamedan, on the side of Alvand Mountain in Iran.

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Chand Bawri, Step Well in Abhaneri town, at the Rajasthan region in India.

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Construction of this city began at 518 BC under rule of King Darius from Achaemenid dynasty. Persepolis was a capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550 - 330 BC)

Ruins of Hall of 100 Columns viewed from Queen's Quarters in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran.

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Persepolis, Iran - 30 Sep 2012: Persepolis ruins of the ancient Empire in Iran

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Wadi Musa, Jordan, December 06, 2018 : Fragment of column remaining from the time of the Roman Empire in Petra. Near Wadi Musa city in Jordan

Lindos Acropolis and the ruins of the temple of the goddess Athena Lindia

Ruins of Hall of 100 Columns viewed from Treasury in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. UNESCO World Heritage.

Pyramid of Cauachi, archaeological site In the Nazca region, Peru

The fortress of Ayaz Kala & Toprak Kala in Uzbekistan are just about 100 km from Khiva at the border of the desert. They were two of the outposts built to protect the silk road.

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Relief with attendant bearing wineskin, Iran, Persepolis, Achaemenid period, about 480 BC - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03966.JPG

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Reclining Feline, Iran, Persepolis, south of Terrace, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 486-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07993.JPG

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Colossal Bull Head, Iran, Persepolis, Hundred-Column Hall, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Xerxes and Artaxerxes I, 486-425 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07935.JPG

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Tile from Iran, 13th century, glazed stone-paste, underglaze-painted, overglaze-painted luster, Honolulu Academy of Arts.JPG

Bottle from Iran, 17th century, glazed stone-paste, Honolulu Academy of Arts.JPG

Beam from a mausoleum, Iran, 14th century AD, carved wood - Aga Khan Museum - Toronto, Canada - DSC06494.jpg

Condiment dish from Iran, 14th century, glazed stone-paste, underglaze-painted, HAA.JPG

Storage jar from Iran, 13th century, glazed stone-paste, underglaze-painted, HAA.JPG

Inscription panel, Iran, 1154-155 AD, alabaster-like stone - Freer Gallery of Art - DSC05278.JPG

Frieze of Striding Lions, view 1, Iran, Persepolis, Palace G, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07972.JPG

Double Bull Capital on Fluted Column, Iran, Persepolis, Apadana, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07930.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 1, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07996.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 4, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC08002.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 3, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC08000.JPG

Frieze of Striding Lions, view 2, Iran, Persepolis, Palace G, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07975.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 2, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07998.JPG

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