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Persepolis was built by the Archaemenid kings of ancient Persia - Darius the Great, Xerxes and Artaxerxes - in the mid-first millenium BC. It was conceived as a ceremonial site used just once a year for celebrating the Persian new year, which falls on 21st March (the spring equinox). At the peak of the strength of the Persian Empire, representatives of nations throughout the Middle East and Asia would be summoned to Persepolis for the New Year to pay ‘tribute’ (i.e. taxes) to the Emperor. The site is one of the most important of the ancient world and was listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1979. It was also featured in Dan Cruickshank’s TV series ‘Around the World in 80 Treasures’. Visitors can see the remains of several large monumental buildings, grand and highly decorated staircases, many doorways and other remnants. There are three tombs in the hills behind the site which offer excellent panoramic views. Entrance to the site is 5000 rials (approx. 30 pence or 50 Euro cents) with a further charge of 5000 rials for the small museum in the re-constructed harem. The site is open year round and has an enormous car park.
Persepolis is one of the top attractions in Takht-e-jamshid, known for its unique features that attract numerous visitors each year.
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