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A peaceful and fascinating summer day surrounded by the mystery and classic beauty of ancient Persepolis in Iran

Rear view of Middle Eastern man in dish dash, kaffiyeh, and agal with focus on dramatic landscape of At-Turaif ruins near Riyadh. Property release attached.

Ruins of the ancient city of Tiwanaku. Bolivia

The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

Closeup of a bas relief at northern facade of Palace of Artaxerxes in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC. UNESCO World Heritage.

The ruins of the acient city Persepolis at sunset, Iran. Persepolis (Old Persian: Pārśa; Modern Persian: Pārse) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). The site is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Towering columns and intricate carvings showcase the architectural brilliance of Persepolis. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it echoes the grandeur of a bygone era. Persepolis, Iran.

Ephesus, Turkey, Famous Place, Sculpture, Human face,

Aswan, Philae island, Egypt - 26 Feb 2017: Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae, Egypt

Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli

Ancient Persia. Bas-relief carved on the walls of old buildings. Persepolis. Iran. Banner format.

Colossi of Memnon.Giant stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III near the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

Relief at the ancient imperial palace of Persepolis, Iran. Unesco World Heritage List

Al-Baleed Archaeological Park in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. It is a part of the Land of Frankincense UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ruins of Apadana and Tachara Palace behind stairway with bas relief carvings in Persepolis UNESCO World Heritage Site against cloudy blue sky in Shiraz city of Iran.

Antique Amphitheater in Xanthos Ancient City. Antalya, Turkey.

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.

Columns of prayer hall and half completed minaret of mosque started in 12th century.

A beautiful yellow sunset at the ancient Palace of Xerxes in Persepolis, Iran

$Panoramic overview of ruins of the ancient city Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis (Old Persian: Pārśa; Modern Persian: Pārse) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). The site is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenidic style of architecture and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.\nSHOT FROM OUTSIDE THE VENUE, no protected/ticketed/forbidden area.$

The ruins of the famous fortress in the desert at sunset. Iran

Persepolis at sunset moment, Shiraz, Iran

Mardin, Dara Ancient City. Mesopotamia. Mardin, Turkey.Dara Ancient City, one of the most important settlements of Mesopotamia.

Wide angle view of 18th-century structure, traditional mud-brick architecture, and distinctive Najdi style with decorative triangular windows. Property release attached.

Ruins of Timgad, a Roman-Berber city in the Aures Mountains of Algeria. (Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi). UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Karnak temple complex in Luxor in Egypt.

Treasury on left and Ruins of Hall of 100 Columns 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.

Antique reliefs in Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran

Aspendos The Roman Stone Amphitheater Belkis, Turkey

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