Following extensive technical studies, the Persepolis World Heritage Site announced that a protection and restoration project ...

Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Founded by Darius the Great in 518 BCE, it served as the ...

Experts at the Persepolis World Heritage Site have initiated a significant project for the restoration and protection of the largest known inscription by King Darius the Great. The work, located on ...

TEHRAN - Restoration efforts have officially resumed at several key heritage sites within Persepolis, a famed UNESCO World ...

The so-called Ionian Revolt was the beginning of a series of events and war reprisals between Ancient Greeks and Persians.

Persepolis was built in the 6th century B.C. by Darius I. For thousands of years, the site has stood strong against looting, destruction, fires, severe weather, and natural disasters such as ...

After capturing and burning the Achaemenid capital of Persepolis, Alexander pursued Darius through northern Iran. Darius did not have time to assemble his new army, and by this point, people could ...