Pasargadae World Heritage Site

Pasargadae is a relic of the glorious Achaemenid Empire, where you can visit the tomb of Cyrus the Great. This historical complex is one of the most valuable historical sights of the world, which attracts anyone to Iran wonderful country. There are other monuments such as the Public Palace, the Gate Palace, the Suleiman Prison, the Persian Garden, the fountains and much more.

Cyrus the Great Audience Palace

Cyrus II came from a Persian tribe that reunited the Iranian tribes and founded a great government, the Achaemenids. He was a reformer and revolutionary who never forgot the good customs and democracy. The great Cyrus was such king who brought peace to the world.

He was killed in a battle with the Masag tribes in 529 BC who was the only king created a free world without war. He has left us Human Right Cylinder which is the only quotes from Cyrus the Great. Actually, he is the father, lord and lawgiver was a true reformer and an example of manliness and heroism. Pasargadae is important in terms of independent Iranian art and architecture due to its association with Cyrus the Great and as the first ruler of Achaemenids.

Private Palace of Cyrus the Great

On that time, many guests came to this palace to meet the king. The public palace is a very large hall with several columns, which has four porches and access to the great hall from all four porches. The only column of this palace which is more intact shows the image of a winged man, human foot with eagle wing.

Winged Man Statue Pasargadae Mythology

The private palace was the residence of Cyrus the Great. The palace has a very large hall with west and east porches, which are the main entrances. There are two lower entrances where you can see large and wide columns, two white platforms. There are the places of worship.

Pasargadae Gate Palace

There is the statue of the winged man that shows the completeness of thought, personality, sobriety of Cyrus the Great. And also, this statue is the most complete one that has remained in the tomb of Cyrus the great. The winged man statue seems as it is staring at the center of the gate palace. The palace has a very large hall with eight columns, which includes two side and main entrances.

This beautiful relief is about 235 cm. from the top of the head to the soles of the feet, which is 290 cm. high with its special crown. But, by the passage of time, it has destroyed some details of the role and made it impossible to distinguish.

Suleiman Prison in Pasargadae

All that remains of Suleiman’s prison is a vertical stone wall about 14 meters high. There are many stories about this building; the place where Cambyses slept or the tomb of Cyrus’ wife and the fire temple. If you are planning to travel to Shiraz, look for Shiraz tour in Iransense Travel Agency and have one of the best travel experiences.

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