Persepolis
UNESCO Map
Description: Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site.
Date inscribed: 1979.0
Area in hectares: 12,5
Category specified: Cultural
State: Iran
Region: Asia and the Pacific