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Persepolis, also known as *Parseh* or *Persepolis*, is one of the most magnificent historical sites in Iran and the world. This grand complex served as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and is located in Fars Province, near the city of Marvdasht. The construction of Persepolis began under Darius the Great around 518 BCE, and subsequent kings like Xerxes and Artaxerxes I expanded the complex. %u2022 The Breathtaking Architecture of Persepolis: Persepolis was built on a stone terrace with a height of approximately 12 to 18 meters above ground level. The complex includes magnificent palaces, halls, stunning staircases, and massive columns. Some of the most famous sections of Persepolis include: - The Grand Stairway: A symmetrical double staircase forming the main entrance to Persepolis. - The Gate of Nations: The place where envoys from various countries would present themselves before the king. - The Apadana Palace: One of the most splendid buildings in Persepolis, built for official ceremonies. - The Hall of a Hundred Columns: A vast hall whose towering columns exemplify the grandeur of Achaemenid architecture. - The Tachara Palace: The private palace of Darius the Great, whose walls are made of polished stone.