🧿 Pasargadae

Iran · Asia · 30.20°N, 53.18°E

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Pasargadae
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great, 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".

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Quick facts

CountryIran
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)30.20°N, 53.18°E · view on map

Pasargadae is located in Iran, in Asia.

More archaeological sites in Iran

Ali Kosh · Ali-Sadr Cave · Anshan (Persia) · Anubanini rock relief · Arrajan · Atashgah Castle · Bābā Jān Tepe · Bandian complex · Barm-e Delak · Bastam Citadel.

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