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The ruins and columns of the Apandana in the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran.

One of the great wonders of the ancient world, Persepolis embodies not just a grand architectural scheme but also a grand idea. It was conceived by Darius the Great who, in 520 BC, inherited the responsibility for ruling the world's first known empire founded by his predecessor, Cyrus the Great. Embracing tenets such as cultural tolerance and fair treatment of all subjects, Darius sought to reflect these concepts in the design of the magnificent palace complex at Persepolis, inviting architects from the furthest corner of the Persian Empire to contribute to its construction. The result is an eclectic set of structures, including monumental staircases, exquisite reliefs and imposing gateways, that testified to the expanse of Darius' domain.

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Treasury on left and Ruins of Hall of 100 Columns in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. UNESCO World Heritage.

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The Persepolis black and white, Shiraz, Iran

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Ancient Persia. Bas-relief carved on the walls of old buildings. Persepolis. Iran. Banner format.

The ruins of the acient city Persepolis at sunset, Iran. Persepolis (Old Persian: Pārśa; Modern Persian: Pārse) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). The site is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Ruins of Hall of 100 Columns viewed from Treasury in Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC and capital of ancient Achaemenid Empire, 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. UNESCO World Heritage.

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General view of the ruins of Persepolis, Iran

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Frieze of Striding Lions, view 1, Iran, Persepolis, Palace G, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07972.JPG

Frieze of Striding Lions, view 2, Iran, Persepolis, Palace G, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07975.JPG

Double Bull Capital on Fluted Column, Iran, Persepolis, Apadana, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07930.JPG

Colossal Bull Head, Iran, Persepolis, Hundred-Column Hall, Achaemenid Period, reigns of Xerxes and Artaxerxes I, 486-425 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07935.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 1, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07996.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 4, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC08002.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 3, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC08000.JPG

Bronze bands with Striding Griffins, view 2, Iran, probably Persepolis, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, bronze - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07998.JPG

Reclining Feline, Iran, Persepolis, south of Terrace, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 486-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07993.JPG

Fragment of wall decoration from the Palace of Xerxes, guardsman in procession, 486-465 BC, Achaemenid, Iran, Persepolis, gray limestone - Cleveland Museum of Art - DSC08093.JPG

Column Capital in the Form of a Man-Bull, Iran, Persepolis, Tripylon, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 586-465 BC, restored limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07937.JPG

Foundation slab of Xerxes in Babylonian language, Iran, Persepolis, Garrison quarters, Achaemenid Period, reign of Xerxes, 486-465 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07978.JPG

Bowl of Darius the Great, Iran, Achaemenid period, reign of Darius I, 522-486 BC, hammered gold with chased decoraton - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03270.JPG

Relief with attendant bearing wineskin, Iran, Persepolis, Achaemenid period, about 480 BC - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03966.JPG

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Phiale (drinking bowl), Iran, Achaemenid Period, 521-330 BC, silver with gold overlays - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - DSC02826.JPG

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Bowl with frieze of lions attacking bulls, Iraq or Iran, 7th or 6th century BC, rock crystal - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03971.JPG

Appliques to ornament courtly costume, Iran, Achaemenid Period, 521-330 BC, gold - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - DSC02831.JPG

Lion-head armlet terminals, Iran, Achaemenid period, 5th or 4th century BC, gold - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03945.JPG

Foundation plaque A inscribed in Old Persian, Iran, Achaemenid period, early 4th century BC, hammered gold - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03973.JPG

Foundation plaque B inscribed in Old Persian, Iran, Achaemenid period, early 4th century BC, hammered gold - - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03975.JPG

Rhyton terminating in the forepart of a bull, Iran, Achaemenid period, late 6th or 5th century BC, hammered and cast silver - Cincinnati Art Museum - DSC03281.JPG

Achaemenid trial piece, probably from Egypt, Achaemenid Period, 550-330 BC, limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC08004.JPG

Wine horn with a gazelle protome, Iran or present-day Turkey, Achaemenid period, 6th-4th century BC, earthenware and paint - Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - DSC05814.JPG

Striding Lion 2 from Processional Way in Babylon, Neo-Babylonian Period, c. 604-562 BC, molded and glazed brick - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07258.JPG

Striding Lion 1 from Processional Way in Babylon, Neo-Babylonian Period, c. 604-562 BC, molded and glazed brick - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07255.JPG

Wine horn with lynx protome, view 2, Iran, Parthian period, 1st century BC - 1st century AD, silver and gilt - Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - DSC05825.JPG

Wine horn with lynx protome, view 1, Iran, Parthian period, 1st century BC - 1st century AD, silver and gilt - Arthur M. Sackler Gallery -DSC05824.JPG

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Phiale (shallow drinking vessel) inscribed in Old Persian cuneiform with phrase regarding king Artaxerxes I, Achaemenid period, 5th century BC, silver - Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - DSC05818.JPG

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Stamp seal with Striding Figure Holding Batons, Drill Technique, Tell Agrab, Early-Middle Uruk, 4000-3500 BC, chalky limestone - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07201.JPG

King Ashurnasirpal II, Nimrud, Northwest Palace chamber G, slab 13, view 1, Neo-Assyrian period, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 883-859 BC, alabaster - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07482.JPG

King Ashurnasirpal II, Nimrud, Northwest Palace chamber G, slab 13, view 2, Neo-Assyrian period, reign of Ashurnasirpal II, 883-859 BC, alabaster - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07485.JPG

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