Persepolis Ancient Ruins
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC.
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Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC.
Naqsh-e Rajab is an archaeological site just west of Istakhr and about 5km north of Persepolis in Shiraz. Together with Naqsh-e Rustam, which lies 2.5 km away, the site is part of the Marvdasht cultural complex.