Pasargade


A monumental fire sanctuary known as Ka`be-e-Zardosht stands facing the great vertical cliff at Naghsh-e-Rostam carved with four Achaemenian tombs of Darius I and three of this successors.
From a distance four cuttings into the rock face are visible ,marking the tombs which represent the facade of a palace as though fronted by a porch supported by four columnswith typically Achaemenid bull capitals.

Another important feature of Naghsh-e-Rostam is a  series of eight Sassanian rock-reliefs , some of the greatest ever created , on the lower levels of the cliffs.

O MAN, Whoever you are [from every nation] & from everywhere come, because I know you will come , I AM CYRUS, Who laid the foundation of
Persian dynasty & I AM the King of this ancient Land ...


Intro | Main Page | IRAN | Tours to Iran | FAQ | Request a Tour | Iran Map | Iran Attractions | Site Map | About | Contact Us

Travel to Iran by Moje Safar, Iranian Tour and Travel Agency

Copyright © 2004 Moje Safar, Tour & Travel Agent in Iran

Site Optimized for Search Engines by SGNETWAY