Sunday, November 19, 2006

Persepolis is considered one of the world's greatest ancient sites and the monumental staircases, reliefs, immense columns and impressive gateways are evidence of the greatest success of the Achaemenid Empire. Work on Persepolis began by Darius the Great in about 518 BC.

Aerial view of Persepolis

Xerxes' Palace

Apadana Staircase

Apadana Palace

Palace of Darius the Great

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