Persepolis Iran
There is a glorious empire, Achaemenid Empire, in Iran, Persepolis. This Empire is more extensive than any previous empire in history and a real collection of cultures, almost more than half of the known world. Persepolis is Located in Marvdasht City, Near Shiraz in Fars Province.
The 1st wonder of Iran
Achaemenid’s Kings were genius, righteous and powerful. This Empire had six capitals Persepolis is the greatest one. The ancient city was the ceremonial capital. It is the gem of the Persian complex with the great field of urban planning, construction technology, art, and architecture. also, It was built about 518 BCE by Darius the Great, Achaemenid Empire’s king.
It is so interesting to know how this Empire reminds. Let’s have a closer look at the second registered UNESCO World Heritage Site from Iran.
Takht-e Jamshid; aka Persepolis
Persepolis Iran: The Background
People also called it a Persepolis, because people from Pars live in it. consequently, It is located 10 km away from the northern part of Marvdasht and also about 57 km away from Shiraz. Persepolis was built on a hill, Rahamt or Mehr hill. It makes this structure more Imperial.
The Ancient Ruins, photo by Sam Davani
Moreover, there is a strange accident of its history that it did not mention in foreign records. However, Persepolis was a place for all the varied peoples of any empires, which came to the Iranian King. In addition, They gathered to visit King and bring tribute and gifts, to the King of Kings, at the time of the ancient Nowruz festival in Spring.
King’s Tribute in Nowruz Ceremonial
How Persepolis Was Built
Most Importantly, this Empire’s kings were so kind to their workers and did not treat them like slaves. therefore, all workers had insurance and regular payments (meat, bread, and bear). Their family were safe and supported by the Empire. However, you can find the meaning of the sentence on Persepolis walls and tablets. interestingly, women also had the right to work full-time or even part-time, they even had maternity leave with salary.
Workers brought large stones from mountains around Mehr/ Rahmat hill. They put them on each other with special works.
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