Persepolis is derived from the Greek Περσέπολις, Persepolis, a compound of Pérsēs (Πέρσης) and pólis (πόλις, together meaning "the Persian city" or "the city of the Persians"). To the ancient Persians, the …

Jan 30, 2026 · Persepolis, an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran (Persia), located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Shiraz in the Fars region of southwestern Iran.

Nov 19, 2019 · Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire from the reign of Darius I (the Great, r. 522-486 BCE) until its destruction in 330 BCE. Its name comes from the Greek Perses- …

Nov 11, 2025 · High on the plains of ancient Persia, near what is now Shiraz, stands the memory of a city once called Parsa, known to the Greeks as Persepolis, the “City of the Persians.” Its foundations …

Feb 12, 2025 · Built by Darius I in the late 6th century BCE and expanded by his successors, Persepolis stood as a symbol of Persian grandeur, showcasing remarkable art and architecture that reflected …

The earliest archaeological remains of the city date to c. 515 B.C.E. Persepolis, a Greek toponym meaning “city of the Persians”, was known to the Persians as Pārsa and was an important city of the …

Jan 18, 2025 · Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Persia’s grandeur and sophistication. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., it served …