The ruined city of Persepolis dates back to 515 BC and was cultural capital of the Achaemenian Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is found around 30 km North-East of Shiraz.
Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
The ruined city of Persepolis dates back to 515 BC and was cultural capital of the Achaemenian Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is found around 30 km North-East of Shiraz.
Faculty of Asian and
Middle Eastern Studies
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