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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

A volunteer paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 29, 2024. Photo by igme Dorje/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 30, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 30, 2024. Photo by igme Dorje/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 30, 2024. Photo by igme Dorje/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 30, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 30, 2024. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 28, 2024. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 30, 2024. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 29, 2024. Photo by igme Dorje/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 30, 2024. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Potala Palace Annual Renovation - Lhasa

A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 28, 2024. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

A woman takes a selfie next to the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. a Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

A woman looks at the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

A visitor takes a photo of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors look at the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

A visitor takes a photo of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors take a photo of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

A woman takes a photo of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors look at the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors look at the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of Bas-relief depicting Persian guards in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates that remain in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors walk by the Gate of All Nations in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates that remain in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors walk by the Gate of All Nations in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates that remain in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of Bas-relief in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates that remain in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors stand for a photo by the Gate of All Nations in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates that remain in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the description of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Golden Cup of Xerxes, the king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, put on display in the museum in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors walk by the Gate of All Nations in the ruins of Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates that remain in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors take a photo in the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

Visitors take a photo in the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical Site Persepolis Takht-e Jamshid - Iran

View of the Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, Iran, on May 18, 2024. Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. Takht-e Jamshid in Persian and 'Persepolis' in Greek, this site has earned global recognition. The columns, column heads, inscriptions, reliefs, palaces, and gates in the Persepolis area are among the world's most celebrated works of civilization. As the Persepolis area is known, the' Land of Persia' draws tourists worldwide to Shiraz every year. Photo by Moe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM