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| − | '''Persepolis''' (Old Persian | + | '''Persepolis''' (Old Persian تخت جمشید, 'Takht-e Jamshid') was the ceremonial capital of the [[Achaemenid Empire]]. Archaeological and written evidence suggests that Persepolis was founded around 518BC.<ref>[http://www.persepolis.ir/ Persepolis Official Site] '''In Farsi'''</ref><ref>[http://www.cais-soas.com/CAIS/Archaeology/Hakhamaneshian/persepolis.htm "PARSA" PALACE COMPLEX]</ref> [[Alexander the Great]] sacked Persepolis in 333BC |
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Revision as of 05:07, April 15, 2007
Persepolis (Old Persian تخت جمشید, 'Takht-e Jamshid') was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Archaeological and written evidence suggests that Persepolis was founded around 518BC.[1][2] Alexander the Great sacked Persepolis in 333BC
References
- ↑ Persepolis Official Site In Farsi
- ↑ "PARSA" PALACE COMPLEX