How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
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The stone-eaters that threaten Iran's ancient Persepolis
Built in the 6th century BC by Darius I, Persepolis has withstood destruction, looting, earthquakes, fires and harsh weather. It remains a source of pride for Iranians and a major tourist destination.
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Tiny Lichens Are Eating Away At Persepolis, Threatening The Most Well-Known Ancient Site In Iran Built During The 6th Century B.C.
Persepolis was built in the 6th century B.C. by Darius I. For thousands of years, the site has stood strong against looting, destruction, fires, severe weather, and natural disasters such as ...
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Persepolis battles persistent lichens to preserve ancient Persian heritage
Built in the 6th century BC by Darius I, Persepolis has withstood destruction, looting, earthquakes, fires and harsh weather. It has been a Unesco World Heritage site since 1979 and is a popular ...
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The Persians Invade - Thermopylae
Xerxes had spent years planning his invasion of Greece. It was to be his 'divine punishment' for his father Darius' crushing defeat at Marathon in 490 BC. Now, a decade later, he had spared no ...
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50 restoration projects for cultural heritage underway in Fars province
Fars’ deputy chief of cultural heritage has announced that 50 restoration projects are currently in progress across the ...
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How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
Darius was an amazing figure but I’d say Alexander’s achievement was even greater.” Visitors to modern-day Iran can see remains of the empire at Persepolis, Susa and Pasargadae, the first ...