Ruins & Relics of Persia Photo Gallery by Ray at pbase.com

Ruins & Relics of Persia

By evidence, the history of architecture and urban planning in Iran (Persia) dates back some 10000 years ago.
Persians were among the first to use mathematics, geometry, and astronomy in architecture.

Each of the periods of Elamites, Achaemenids, Parthians, and Sassanids were creators of great architecture
that over the ages has spread wide and far to other cultures being adopted.

Although Iran has suffered its share of destruction, including Alexander the Great's decision to burn Persepolis,
there are sufficient remains to form a picture of its classical architecture.

(1) Pasargadae : An ancient Persian city as the capital of Cyrus II, founder of the Achaemenian dynasty.
He was said to have founded the city on the site in 550 BC but was surrendered to Alexander the Great in 330 BC.
It was known for the majestic simplicity of its architecture;
its ruins include the bases of several large buildings and the nearly intact Tomb of Cyrus.

(2) Persepolis : Ancient Persian city built in a remote and mountainous area during the reign of Darius I,
who made it the capital of Persia, replacing Pasargadae.
In 330 BC Alexander the Great plundered the city and burned the palace of Xerxes I.
The city's ruins cover an extensive area and comprise a number of colossal buildings,
including palaces of early Persian kings, a great staircase, an audience hall, and a treasury.

(3) Naghsh-E Rostam : 4 tombs in the mountain of Darius I, Artaxerxes I, Xerxes I, and Darius II.
Each cross shaped above is over 75 feet high and 60 feet wide.
Eight stone carvings from Sassanian dynasty below the achaemenian tombs showing conquests of kings;
believed was created to celebrate the victory of Sassanian king, over the Romanian invader, Valerian.

[Ruins & Relics]	Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis	Staircase to Terrace, Persepolis	Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis	Court of Apadana, Persepolis
Doorway, Persepolis	Doorway, Persepolis	Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis	Court of Apadana, Persepolis	A Steward at Persepolis
Court of Apadana, Persepolis	Bull Figure, Persepolis	A Couple at Persepolis	Bull Figure, Persepolis	Court of Apadana, Persepolis
A Couple at Persepolis	Ruins of Throne Hall, Persepolis	CPP in Persepolis	Ruins of Throne Hall, Persepolis	Carvings, Persepolis
Bull Figure, Persepolis	Soldier Carving, Persepolis	Carvings, Persepolis	Ancient Persian Text, Persepolis	Visitors at Persepolis
Bas-relief Wall, Persepolis	Soldier Carving, Persepolis	Wandering around Persepolis	Flower Carvings, Persepolis	Carvings, Persepolis
Visitors at Persepolis	Lost in Persepolis	Achaemenian Tomb in Persepolis	Ruins of Throne Hall, Persepolis	Shooting Persepolis
WC Sign, Persepolis	The Tomb of Cyrus	The Tomb of Cyrus	Ruins of Pasargadae	Ruins of Pasargadae
Carvings at Naghsh-e Rajab	Achaemenian Tombs, Naghsh Rostam	Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Naghsh Rostam	Achaemenian Tombs, Naghsh Rostam	Achaemenian Tomb, Naghsh Rostam
Tomb of Darius I, Naghsh Rostam	Shooting at Naghsh Rostam	Cravings at Achaemenian Tombs	Cravings at Achaemenian Tombs	Achaemenian Tombs

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kershan		07-Feb-2011 10:40
very god Iam an architecture student .and I want to see your other pictures from other situations in other countries.

Capt. Porus R. Disawalla		08-Aug-2008 16:22
Amazing & awsome, as I see the ancient relics & grandure of my Zoroastrian religion, &land of my forefathers in Iran. Good photo shoot.

TuTmin		16-Jan-2008 18:05
superb shots of my ancient homeland.big vote.

Guest		21-Apr-2007 21:45
beautiful work, i love this !!

Eldar Kadymov		02-Mar-2007 15:39
Outstanding gallery , simply venture back in time ! V

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