Persepolis: The Lost City of the Persian Empire

Long before it became a legendary ruin, Persepolis was built to show the power of an empire.In the 6th century BCE, Darius I ordered the construction of a magnificent ceremonial capital filled with towering columns, massive stairways, and grand palaces designed to impress the world.For nearly two centuries, Persepolis stood as a symbol of the vast Persian Empire.Then a young conqueror arrived—Alexander the Great—and one dramatic night changed the fate of the city forever.What really happened to one of the greatest cities of the ancient world?🎙️ Listen to the episode and stay with the story until the very end. #Persepolis#AncientPersia#PersianEmpire#AlexanderTheGreat#AncientHistory#WorldHistory#HistoryPodcast#AncientCivilizations#Archaeology#MiddleEastHistory#HistoryExplained#HistoryStory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.