The Apadana Palace is also being threatened by the construction of a preparatory school on its perimeter. In early December, Tariana sent letters to President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, asking him put a stop ...

Among the major projects are the Apadana Palace, the rock-carved tomb of Artaxerxes III, and the southern inscription of the Terrace (Takhtgah), each representing invaluable legacies of the ancient ...

It is widely believed that the piece of art was carved during the Achaemenid epoch. Archaeologists discovered a prehistorical hatch to the eastern part of Apadana Palace, a majestic ruined royal ...

to decorate the Apadana Palace of Darius the Great, ruler of the Persian Empire. But the beast — carved as if in motion against a fading stone wall — was actually made by 21st-century artisans ...

Persian scholars and astronomers had pre-calculated this event and ‘Darius the Great’ had designed the Apadana palace for this event.

This archaeological wonder showcases the grandeur of a bygone era. The intricately carved Apadana Palace and the towering Gate of All Nations are testaments to the architectural prowess of the ...