The Burnt City: Unearthing The Ancient City Of Persepolis | Lost Worlds | Timeline
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Persepolis, an ancient Persian capital, offers insights into the sophisticated and tolerant civilization that built it, stretching from India to Egypt. Despite its destruction by Alexander the Great, Persepolis' legacy endures through its architectural marvels and cultural achievements, showcasing the greatness of the Persian Empire.
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- Persepolis, the ancient capital of the Persian Empire, was a center of architectural brilliance and cultural significance, showcasing the grandeur and achievements of the Persians, who maintained a mysterious presence in history compared to other ancient civilizations like the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians.
- The Persian Empire, known for its tolerance, sophisticated infrastructure like the impressive road system and formal gardens, and its focus on preserving subject nations' cultural identities, eventually faced downfall at the hands of Alexander the Great, who destroyed Persepolis as a symbol of eliminating Persian power. Despite this destruction, the legacy of the Persians endured, with the city's excavation in the 1930s revealing their lasting impact on history as one of the great civilizations of antiquity.
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