Persepolis

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Persepolis is a historical site 60 kilometers north of Shiraz, in Fars province. It was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), inscribed in the UNESCO list in 1979.

Persepolis Halal Explorer

The World Heritage Listed centre of the great Persian Empire, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenians and the showpiece of Achaemenian art, Persepolis (Capital of Persia in Greek) is a historic site in Fars Province, 60 km to the northeast of Shiraz. Iranians call it Takht-e Jamshid (throne of Jamshid), Jamshid being the first, probably mythical, ruler of Iran. This magnificent court was the summer residence of the Achaemenian emperors and their official reception quarters. It must be by some strange accident of history that Persepolis was never mentioned in foreign records, for it was here that representatives of all the varied peoples of the empire gathered to pay homage, and bring tribute, to the King of Kings, probably each spring, at the time of the ancient Nowruz festival. Although set on fire and destroyed by Alexander in a gesture symbolizing the destruction of Persian imperial power, its still impressive ruins permit a fairly complete reconstruction of its original appearance.

Ticket office They require everybody to deposit their backpacks and big bags to the luggage room. Besides and there is a demonstration room where they show introductory video on the Persepolis history.

Travel to Persepolis

There is no public transport going to Persepolis. The closest city reachable by public bus is Marvdasht, 14 kilometers away from Persepolis, from there one need to charter a taxi to the sight. The main highway bypasses Marvdasht and Persepolis and thus all long-distance buses circumvent them.

By bus: shuttle vanes (20,000 rials) or a shared taxi (50,000 rials) going to Marvdasht can be found at Shiraz#Ali Ibn Hamze Terminal|Ali Ibn Hamze Terminal in Shiraz. Besides, almost all of them make a stop or start their way from the bus stop near Shiraz#Qur'an Gate|Qur'an Gate in Shiraz.

There is an anecdotal information that buses stop going from Marvdasht to Shiraz somewhere in the afternoon.

Marvdasht taxi stand | This is the place where shuttle vanes from Shiraz will terminate and drop off passengers. Taxi to Persepolis from there costs 100,000 rials for the car.

Persepolis taxi stand Dozen of taxis stay there. They seem to offer fixed price rides: 100,000 rials to Marvdasht or 350,000 rials to Shiraz for the whole car.

By taxi tour: taxis can be hired for a half day tour to Persepolis (including visits to Naqsh-e Rustam and Naghsh-e-Rajab sights) for US$25 from Shiraz. Full day tour that would additionally include Pasargad costs US$40. (Prices as of Mar 2017.)

See & do

The Great Staircase

Gate of All Nations

Apadana Palace - Persian: آپادانا

Tachara Palace The palace of Darius.

Hadish Palace The palace of Xerxes.

Throne Hall

The rock-hewn tomb of Artexerxes II

The rock-hewn tomb of Artexerxes III

Persepolis Museum - Harem | Exhibits some of the findings found in Persepolis and around areas.

You can hire a guide for 400,000 - 600,000 rials. Ask for the licence. The guide will take you around for 2-3 hours and will give you a great value of information (there are almost no descriptions).

Nearby

Naqsh-e Rustam An ancient necropolis with a group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff, from both the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods. If you get in, you can read the explanation boards. Photos of the rocks can be taken from outside. Close-by located Ka'ba-ye Zartosht (meaning the "Cube of Zoroaster") is a 5th century BCE Achaemenid square tower.

Naghsh-e-Rajab The site of four limestone rockface inscriptions and rock-cut bas-reliefs that date to the early Sassanid era. It is rather small.

Istakhr It was a prosperous city under the Sasanian Empire and briefly served as its capital from 224 to 226 CE. Nowadays there is almost nothing left except for scattered around ancient columns.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Persepolis

Souvenirs can be purchased at the ticket office building, and also in kiosks near fast food stalls before the entrance to the sight.

Eat & drink

Apart from the cafes mentioned below there is a restaurant in Apadana Hotel. Other eating options are located in the nearest Mahdieh town (4 kilometers away) and Marvdasht city (14 kilometers away). Note that you will leave your bags at the entrance and that food is not allowed inside.

Persepolis coffee shop Smallish cafe selling soft drinks, brewed Coffee, simple Snacks. Iced coffee: ask for milk.

Fast food stalls Simple fast food joints. Falafel bread 50,000 rials, hamburger 85,000 rials.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Persepolis

Persepolis - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Persepolis, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Persepolis. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Persepolis and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Apadana Hotel

Persepolis Tourist Hotel

News & References Persepolis

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Pasargad was a Persian capital built by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC 50 km away from Persepolis. It's listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Shiraz — the closest big city