It was the capital from the reign of Darius I (the Great, r. 522-486 BCE) until its...
Persepolis
Porter gave a glimpse into a region that was largely unknown to most Europeans. Introduction Sir Robert...
After looting its treasures, Alexander burned the great palace and surrounding city to the ground, as Xerxes...
The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BCE. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture....