Persian empire

Persepolis, literally meaning, "The city of the Persians" served as a 'ceremonial capital' within the Achaemenid Empire, in the period between 550 and 330

Cyrus the Great - Tomb of Cyrus under the starry sky of Pasargadae, Iran, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2015)

Iran is the world’s 18th most populous country, and it’s a major player in both Middle Eastern and world politics. However, most mentions of Iran in the news focus on some of the many problems the country is facing, such as its controversial nuclear program, undemocratic government, and harsh gender divide. But Iran, or Persia,