Persepolis Museum, Persepolis

Name: Persepolis Museum
Address: Takht-e Jamishid Blvd., Persepolis, Iran

#6 among attractions in Persepolis

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Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by southern Zagros mountains of Iran. Modern day Shiraz is situated 60 kilometres southwest of the ruins of Persepolis. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. UNESCO declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site in 1979. ()

Local name: تخت جمشید Built: VI century B.C.Unesco: from 1979Area: 30.89 acres (0.0483 mi²)Architectural style: Achaemenid architectureCoordinates: 29°56'7"N, 52°53'25"E

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Takht-e Jamishid Blvd.Persepolis Iran

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Persepolis Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tachara, Apadana, Gate of All Nations, Hall of 100 Columns.

~430 ftSE
Achaemenid architecture, Archaeological site
Tachara, Persepolis
3 min walk • The Tachara, or the Tachar Château, also referred to as the Palace of Darius the Great, was the exclusive building of Darius I at Persepolis, Iran. It is located 70 km northeast of the modern city of Shiraz in Fars Province.
~290 ftW
Achaemenid architecture, Historical place
Apadana, Persepolis
2 min walk • Apadana is a large hypostyle hall in Persepolis, Iran. It belongs to the oldest building phase of the city of Persepolis, in the first half of the 6th century BC, as part of the original design by Darius the Great.
~440 ftS
Achaemenid architecture, Ruins
Gate of All Nations, Persepolis
3 min walk • The Gate of All Nations also known as the Gate of Xerxes, is located in the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis, Iran. The construction of the Stairs of All Nations and the Gate of All Nations was ordered by the Achaemenid king Xerxes I, the successor of the founder of Persepolis, Darius I the Great.
~190 ftE
29°56'7"N • 52°53'28"E
Hall of 100 Columns, Persepolis
1 min walk • Historical place, Ruins

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Which popular attractions are close to Persepolis Museum?

Nearby attractions include Hall of 100 Columns, Persepolis (1 min walk), Apadana, Persepolis (2 min walk), Tachara, Persepolis (3 min walk), Gate of All Nations, Persepolis (3 min walk).