Built in the 6th century BC by Darius I, Persepolis has withstood destruction, looting, earthquakes, fires and harsh weather. It has been a Unesco World Heritage site since 1979 and is a popular ...

Persepolis was built in the 6th century B.C. by Darius I. For thousands of years, the site has stood strong against looting, ...

By Islam Salah The Middle East is home to some of the most remarkable architectural achievements in history. From the ...

Xerxes had spent years planning his invasion of Greece. It was to be his 'divine punishment' for his father Darius' crushing defeat at Marathon in 490 BC. Now, a decade later, he had spared no ...