
Persepolis was the grand ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Located in Iran’s Marvdasht plains, Fars Province, surrounded by the southern Zagros Mountains, Persepolis holds a significant place in history. Dating back to 515 BC, Persepolis was a major center for the empire. It housed a palace complex and citadel, showcasing Achaemenid architecture. However, Alexander the Great’s army conquered it in 330 BC, resulting in the destruction of its wooden parts by fire. Persepolis’s exact function remains uncertain.