Persepolis
LocationIran
Year515 BC
TypePalace
About Persepolis
The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Burned by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. The Apadana staircase has 23 reliefs showing delegates from 23 nations. Over 100 columns supported the Hall of 100 Columns. The Gate of All Nations features lamassu bull statues. Over 2,500 years of history.
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