Persepolis: The Lost City of the Persian Empire#persepolis #ancientpersia #persianempire

Long before it became an ancient ruin, there was a city built to display the power of an empire. In the 6th century BCE, Darius I ordered the construction of a magnificent ceremonial capital—Persepolis. Towering columns, grand staircases, and massive palaces were designed to show the world the strength of the Persian Empire. For nearly two centuries, this city stood as a symbol of royal power. Then a young conqueror arrived—Alexander the Great—and everything changed. What happened next would turn one of the greatest cities on Earth into ruins remembered for thousands of years. 🎙️ Want the full story behind Persepolis? Listen to the complete episode through the link in the description and stay until the end. https://shows.acast.com/zaskia/episodes/persepolis-the-lost-city-of-the-persian-empire