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Ancient Persepolis, UNESCO world heritage site

Ancient Persepolis, a capital of the Achaemenid Empire 550 - 330 BC in Iran, a UNESCO world heritage site. . Archaelogical site and ruins of gates and columns of the Persian Achaemenid dynasty ancient capital city of Takht-e Jamshid, or Persepolis, destroyed by Alexander the Great, the Greek Macedonian king, a UNESCO World Heritage site and touristic landmark of Iran, near the southern city of Shiraz in Fars province. Some of the most famous landmarks there are the Gate of All Nations, Palace of Darius the Great, also known as the Tachara, Intricate carving, Carved Achaemenid columns, double headed griffin, Homa bird, the 1000 columns treasure, the tombs etc. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#2259313
Date Taken	13 October 2012
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

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