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Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran

Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persia's new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty, and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC). Although the palace that bears his name was begun by Darius it is thought that he did not live to see it completed.
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Title:
Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran
Caption:
Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persia's new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty, and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC). Although the palace that bears his name was begun by Darius it is thought that he did not live to see it completed.
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Album / Vivienne Sharp / Heritage Images
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5164 x 3380 px | 49.9 MB
Print size:
43.7 x 28.6 cm | 17.2 x 11.3 in (300 dpi)