Persepolis (/ p ər ˈ s ɛ p ə l ɪ s /; Old Persian: 𐎱𐎠𐎼𐎿, romanized: Pārsa; New Persian: تخت جمشید, romanized: Takht-e Jamshīd, lit. 'Throne of Jamshid') was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BC).

Persepolis is an autobiography written as a graphic novel based on Satrapi's life. The genre of graphic novels can be traced back to 1986 with Art Spiegelman's Maus, portraying the Holocaust through the use of cartoon images of mice and cats. Later, writers such as Aaron McGruder and Ho Che Anderson used graphic novels to discuss themes such as ...

Persepolis is a 2007 French adult animated biographical drama film written and directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, based on Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. [4] [5] [6] The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution.

Jan 10, 2025 · Persepolis, an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran (Persia), located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Shīrāz in the Fars region of southwestern Iran. The site lies near the confluence of the Pulvār (Sīvand) and Kor rivers.

Nov 19, 2019 · Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire from the reign of Darius I (the Great, r. 522-486 BCE) until its destruction in 330 BCE. Its name comes from the Greek Perses-polis (Persian City), but the Persians knew it as Parsa (City of the Persians).

Aug 8, 2013 · Located one hour outside of Shiraz, Persepolis was the capitol of one of the greatest empires in human history. When I walked up the narrow stairs of the Stairway of All Nations, the tour guide informed me that the stairs were made low and narrow so that travelers, soldiers and kings could bring their horses and camels to the palace.

May 18, 2021 · Persepolis was the ancient capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid era. Founded by Darius I around 515BC, the city stood as a magnificent monument to the vast power of Persian kings.

Sep 25, 2023 · Persepolis, the ancient Persian capital founded in 518 BC, is a remarkable archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It functioned as the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire for over 200 years and was used for royal receptions and celebrations.

Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Persian empire, lies some 60 km northeast of Shiraz, Iran. The earliest archaeological remains of the city date to c. 515 B.C.E. Persepolis, a Greek toponym meaning “city of the Persians”, was known to the Persians as Pārsa and was an important city of the ancient world, renowned for its ...

Explore the capital of ancient Persia at its height during the reign of King Xerxes. A new immersive web experience from Getty.