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Pasargadae

Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenids. Its palaces, gardens and Cyrus’s tomb are spread across a plain, unlike Persepolis and its concentrated ceremonial terrace.

Fars Province
Photo by Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Achaemenid palaces and gardens spread across the plain.
  • Tomb of Cyrus.
  • Historical comparison with Persepolis.
Pasargadae
Photo by Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji محمدرضا دومیری گنجی Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Pasargadae
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Pasargadae

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Monumental terrace and staircase at Persepolis in Iran’s Fars Province.

Persepolis and Achaemenid Heritage While Travel to Iran Is on Hold

The great terrace at Persepolis reveals the political staging of the Achaemenid world. Today, however, the responsible decision is to postpone any tourist journey to Iran.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026