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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.

Ancient wall with bas-relief with two assyrian warriors with spears, Persepolis, Iran. UNESCO world heritage site

The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

Remains of Persian city of Persepolis in Iran.

Carved Relief at the Heritage Site Perselopli

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.

Ancient persian city of Persepolis in Iran.

Ruins of ancient Persepolis in Iran

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

Horizontal banner with columns of Apadana Palace built by Darius the Great and face of assyrian protective deity lamassu - human-headed winged bull, Persepolis, Iran. UNESCO world heritage site

The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

Stone sculpture of a horse in Persepolis against a sunrise. Iran. Persia. Shiraz. Rays of lights.

Perspolis, Iran- May 26, 2010: Iran is a somehow mysterious country in people' eye but a desirable travel destination for its long history. Persepolis, 60km north to Shiraz, was once the ceremonial capital of the great Persian empire of the Achaemenid kings. Persepolis is a mirror of the magnificent ancient history and culture of Iran. Here is the statue of Homa- a mythical bird of Iranian legends, in the remains of the anicent Imperial Palace in Perspolis.

Griffin-like Huma bird column capital, the ancient Percepolis ruins, Iran

Relief on a wall of the ancient city Persepolis.

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)

Looking up at the top of walls with hieroglyphs and remains of ancient painting in temple in Karnak. Egypt, North Africa.

Detailed stone engravings depicting people and animals in motion. A glimpse into ancient artistry, showcasing intricate designs and storytelling, Persepolis, Iran.

Drone point view of Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran

Slaves and soldiers carry gifts for Persian Emperor in Xerxes palace, stone bas-relief in ancient city Persepolis, Iran.

Antalya, Turkey-April 25, 2013: A stele in the ancient city of Xanthos, the capital of Lycia, Close-up.

Persepolis ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550330 BCE). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Food pantry hieroglyphic, showing various jugs, jars, loafs of bread, animals and other food items on shelves at the Temple of Kom Ombo in Kom Ombo, Egypt.

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.

Close-up photo of a lion head at the statue in the ancient city of Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran

Persian warriors, bas-relief from ancient Persepolis

Persepolis, Iran: capital of the Achaemenid Empire - Tripylon or Council Hall - Faravahar, representation of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god of the Persians - Zoroastranism - UNESCO world heritage site - phot by M.Torres

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