Explore the resting place of Cyrus the Great and its ancient heritage
Explore the ancient city of Pasargadae, a symbol of Persian culture, with its unique architecture and elaborate garden system, recognized by UNESCO.
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Pasargadae was the first capital of the Persian Empire. The city was built in the 6th century BC under King Cyrus II. Photo: Pinterest. This is the resting place of Cyrus the Great. His white limestone mausoleum is still preserved almost intact. Photo: Pinterest.
The tomb of Cyrus was once protected by Alexander the Great. When he conquered Persia, Alexander the Great ordered his soldiers to guard the place carefully. Photo: Pinterest. Pasargadae's architecture combines Persian and Babylonian styles. This reflects Cyrus' open-minded and multicultural vision. Photo: Pinterest.
The citadel had a sophisticated system of gardens and canals. This is considered the first model of the famous “Persian garden” that later became known. Photo: Pinterest. Many structures have only their foundations left. Although they have been destroyed over time, the layout of the relics still shows a systematically planned urban area. Photo: wikimedia.org. Pasargadae is a symbol of the Persian humanistic spirit. This monument reminds future generations of the stature of the leader who was once praised as the “protector of humanity”. Photo: pasargadae.info.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, Pasargadae is a testament to ancient mastery of engineering and planning. Photo: surfiran.com. Dear readers, please watch the video : Origin of civilization / VTV2
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