Persepolis is locates at modern day southwest Iran and lies at the foot of Kuhi-i-Rahmat(Mountain of Mercy. Darius, emperor during the Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, created Persepolis as the seat of government, center of ceremonies and a royal residence. The construction of Persepolis took more than a century. The works of Persepolis began at around 518B.C and Darius himself can only see part of his plan to be completed. After Darius's death, his son Xerxes, carry out the rest of his father's plan and completed most of the construction of Persepolis. The final construction of Persepolis was completed by Artaxerxes I, son of Xerxes. However, the magnificent city did not live long, around 331-330B.C, Persepolis was looted and burned by Alexander the Great during his great conquer (World History: Ancient)(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
Persepolis is about 1,475ft and 985st wide, and it rose up to 60ft above the plain.The main constructions of the northern part of Persepolis include the Gate of Xerxes, the Apadana and the Throne Hall. The southern part consider the palaces of Persian emperors and the Council Hall (World History: Ancient)
-The Gate of Xerxes is the only entrance to the terrace and it was also named "The Gate of All Countries". It considers three doorways and lead to the other parts of the terrace(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
-Apadana is the largest building inside Persepolis and it was use for great reception by the kings.The sides of the platform that lead to the north and east stair are rows of reliefs that show the scenes of the New Year's festival and delegates from the subject nations of the Achaemenid Empire carrying tribute to the king(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
-The Throne Hall was located next to the Apadana, it was use for receptions for representatives of all subject nation of the empire. Later on, the Throne Hall was also served as a storehouse mainly displaying tribute and booty(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
-The Council Hall contain three beautiful stairway which provide access to the emperor's palaces(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
Persepolis is about 1,475ft and 985st wide, and it rose up to 60ft above the plain.The main constructions of the northern part of Persepolis include the Gate of Xerxes, the Apadana and the Throne Hall. The southern part consider the palaces of Persian emperors and the Council Hall (World History: Ancient)
-The Gate of Xerxes is the only entrance to the terrace and it was also named "The Gate of All Countries". It considers three doorways and lead to the other parts of the terrace(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
-Apadana is the largest building inside Persepolis and it was use for great reception by the kings.The sides of the platform that lead to the north and east stair are rows of reliefs that show the scenes of the New Year's festival and delegates from the subject nations of the Achaemenid Empire carrying tribute to the king(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
-The Throne Hall was located next to the Apadana, it was use for receptions for representatives of all subject nation of the empire. Later on, the Throne Hall was also served as a storehouse mainly displaying tribute and booty(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
-The Council Hall contain three beautiful stairway which provide access to the emperor's palaces(Oriental Institute Persepolis).
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