Persepolis - Persepolis

Persepolis, a magic place, was the capital of the Achaeminid Empire. This place was founded par Darius the first and destroyed by Alexander the Great.

The Achaeminid Empire was really great and important : it covers Iran, Irak, Turkey, Armenia, Macedonia (FYROM), a part of Syria,Israël and Egypt. In the North : Afghanistan, le Turkmenistan andUzbekistan... 24 differents nationality.

Persepolis (after the Greek name, in Persian, the word Parsa is used ) was built Pasargades to impress people.

It's a fascinating place, especially for photographers !

Persepolis - Gate of All Nations Persepolis - Gate of All Nations Persepolis - Persian bowmans

Persepolis - the King Persepolis - Persian guards Persepolis - the King

Persepolis - Persian soldiers Persepolis - Darius I Persepolis - Genius

Persepolis - the Palace of Darius


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