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Persepolis, a historic site dating back to the Achaemenid Empire, provided a symbolic backdrop for the festivities, reinforcing the deep historical connections between Nowruz and Persian civilization.

Founded around 518 BCE by Darius I, Persepolis (known locally as “Takht-e Jamshid”) served as the spectacular ceremonial heart of the Achaemenid Empire. The name itself means “City of Persians,” ...

After dinner, the attendees were treated to a fireworks and light show, and a historical pageant in the ruins of Persepolis ... called the “crystal palace” for its number of expensive windows ...