Persepolis: The Forgotten Wonder of the World?

We visit Persepolis, the ancient ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire near Shiraz, and explore its ruins, columns, inscriptions, and architectural details. We learn about its construction under Darius the Great, its conquest by Alexander, and the nearby tombs of Persian kings. We compare the site’s grandeur to the world’s famous wonders and wonder why Persepolis is not included on those lists.