Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by southern Zagros mountains of the Iranian plateau.
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by the southern Zagros mountains of Iran. Modern‑day Shiraz is situated 60 kilometers southwest of the ruins of Persepolis. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC