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.
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