
~~~Persepolis~~~
This is the ancient city Persepolis In Iran(Shiraz city), burnt down by Alexander the Great in revenge for the repeated ravages in the Athenian Acropolis and for the numerous invasions of Persians to Greece.I'll show you much more picture of our Persepolis</td>
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Ancient texts
Ancient texts found in Persepolis.The relevant passages from ancient scholars on the subject are set out below:
(1)Persepolis was the capital of the Persian kingdom. Alexander described it to the Macedonians as the most hateful of the cities of Asia, and gave it over to his soldiers to plunder, all but the palaces. (2)It was the richest city under the sun and the private houses had been furnished with every sort of wealth over the years. The Macedonians raced into it slaughtering all the men whom they met and plundering the residences; many of the houses belonged to the common people and were abundantly supplied with furniture and wearing apparel of every kind….</td>
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Apadana Palace
Darius the Great built the greatest and most glorious palace at Persepolis in the western side. This palace was named Apadana. The Walls were tiled and decorated with pictures of lions, bulls, and flowers.Darius ordered his name and the details of his empire to be written in gold and silver on plates, and to place them in covered stone boxes in the foundations under the Four Corners of the palace.</td>
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The Throne Hall
Next to the Apadana, second largest building of the Terrace and the final edifices, is the Throne Hall or the Imperial Army's hall of honour (also called the "Hundred-Columns Palace).</td>
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Scene from Persian mythology in Apadana Hall: Angra Mainyu kills the primeval bull, whose seed is rescued by Mah, the moon, as the source for all other animals.</td>
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Naghsh-I Jahan Square, Isfahan.
~~~Esfahan(Isfahan)~~~
One of the Most bueautifull city in Iran and Iran's third largest city.It is famous for its Islamic architecture, with many beautiful boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets. This led to the Persian proverb "Esfahân nesf-e jahân ast" : "Esfahan is half of the world" Let me show you some picS of thiS wonderful city</td>
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Chehel Sotoun
Charming pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool, in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas II to be used for the Shah's entertainment and receptions. In this palace, Shah Abbas II and his successors would receive dignitaries and ambassadors, either on the terrace or in one of the stately reception halls.</td>
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Islamic Era
Esfahan fell, temporarily, under the rule of Arabs until the Abbasid era.In the 10th century, under the Buwayhid Dynasty, Esfahan regained its importance.Esfahan was one of the most thriving and important cities of the world. The famous Persian philosopher Avicenna lived and taught there in the 11th century.
Compiled by: Phil Masters.
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