Persepolis Collection

Ahura Mazda, supreme god in Zoroastrianism, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Iran, Fars Province, Persepolis, Achaemenid archeological site, Propylon, Gate of all Nations
Achaemenid archaeological site, Propylon, Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Iran, Middle East

Alexanders army prepares to destroy Persepolis
Thais suggests that Alexander burn Persepolis, capitol of Persia, in 331 BC. Hand-colored halftone ireproduction of a 19th-century llustration

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Palace of a Hundred Columns in foreground with the Apadana behind, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Carved reliefs of palace guard, Apadana palace staircase, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Audience of Darius I. Persian art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne during hearing with officers Medes. Treasury Hall of the palace

Tombs of Darius II, Ataxerxes I and Darius the Great, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, near Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

Sphynx Bas Relief
Bas relief showing a sphynx decorating the north wall of the Apadana terrace Persepolis

Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty

Broken bull column in foreground, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Bas reliefs, Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran
Detailed bas relief found on the ruins of Persepolis near Shiraz Iran

Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC
RS-273 Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Began by Darius the Great and completed by his son Xerxes I 30 years later in 480 BC, the palace was used by The King of Kings for official audiences

The Apadana (Kings audience hall), Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Owen Jones Assyrian 14
Designs taken from columns and capitals, pilasters and mouldings, at Persepolis, Istakhr, Bi Sutoun and Ispahan

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief)
UIG5415963 reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief); (add.info.: Persian sculpture. Aquemenida. Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Palatial city built by King Dario I in 518 BC

Wonders of Persepolis, Iran (engraving)
8631544 Wonders of Persepolis, Iran (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders of Persepolis, Iran. Illustration from Black and White)

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Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis
3330208 Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis, Iran. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis
3330206 Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast depicting a Royal hero from a doorway in Persepolis, Iran. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329571 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329566 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329569 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Ruins of Persepolis (engraving)
8635123 Ruins of Persepolis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire)

Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC
3039808 Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC. Alexander III of Macedon, 356 BC - 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great

Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran
6266278 Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran; (add.info.: Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran)

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire
FLO4723011 Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century
6428105 A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329568 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis
3329567 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C

Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thaïs in the Hall of the Palace... c. 1820. Creator: Pietro Fancelli
Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thais in the Hall of the Palace at Persepolis, c. 1820

Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC
The triumphal entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 29 October 540BC. Solenne Pompa di Ciro in Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after the painting by Angelo

Relief of an Armenian man carrying a vessel, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of Sogdians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of Indians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of Parthians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of a bull being attacked by a lion, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief on staircase, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Iran, Central Iran, Persepolis, 6th century BC ancient city, Apadana Palace

Relief, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Gate of All Nations, Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Iran, Tehran, National Museum of Iran, Procession of Xerxes frieze from the ancient city of Persepolis

5th Century BC 6th Achaemenid Dynasty Empire
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"Persepolis: A Glimpse into Ancient Iran's Majestic Past" Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism, watches over Persepolis as a testament to its grandeur. Once the heart of the mighty Achaemenid Empire, this ceremonial capital in Fars Province stands proudly against time. As Alexander's army prepares to unleash destruction upon Persepolis, one can only imagine the awe-inspiring beauty that once adorned these ancient columns at sunset. The Palace of a Hundred Columns takes center stage with the Apadana gracefully standing behind it, showcasing architectural brilliance beyond compare. Carved reliefs depicting palace guards serve as silent witnesses to the opulence and power that once resided within these walls. Each intricate detail tells a story of Persian art and culture during Darius I's reign. Today, Persepolis remains an emblematic symbol of Iran's rich history. Its ruins stand tall amidst breathtaking landscapes, reminding us of its significance as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The audience hall where Darius I held court comes alive through vivid imagination - a place where kings and nobles gathered under his watchful eye. This relief within Apadana Palace captures their presence for eternity. Venturing further into Fars Province unveils more wonders at Persepolis' archeological site. The Propylon or Gate of all Nations welcomes visitors with open arms, inviting them to explore this treasure trove steeped in antiquity. Persepolis beckons travelers from around the world to immerse themselves in its historical splendor, and is not just an ancient city but also a gateway into understanding Iran's glorious past – an experience that leaves one humbled by human achievements throughout time.