Pasargadae
The first dynastic capital of the Achaemenids preserves the tomb of Cyrus, palace foundations, gardens, gateways, and a fortified hill.
Photo: Bernd81 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country
- Iran
- Region
- Fars Province
- Civilisation
- Achaemenid
- Period
- 6th century BCE
- UNESCO
- World Heritage ↗
Through time
The story
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great (559–530 BC), located just north of the town of Madar-e-Soleyman and about 90 kilometres (56 mi) to the northeast of the city of Shiraz. It is one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is considered to be the location of the Tomb of Cyrus, a tomb previously attributed to Madar-e-Soleyman, the "Mother of Solomon".
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Tomb of Cyrus
- Palace P
- Tall-e Takht
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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