You can still see even the finest details like curly hair or swirly robes in this ancient stone. Click image for larger view Most of the main structures of Persepolis have fallen, but the groundwork of the palace is enough to keep you busy for awhile. Once you pass through Xerxes' gateway you can proceed to the Palace of Darius and jump around on what remains of the 36 columns that once stood here. If you are still looking for adventure, then head up the hill to Xerxes' tomb which overlooks the city and the land beyond. Museums may seem boring sometimes when it's just pottery shards and rocks, but this one has some awesome stuff that was recovered during the excavations in the 1930s.
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Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. The coolest things for me were the large stone tablets written during the rule of King Xerxes that proclaimed his greatness and the power of the Achaemenian Kingdom. They talk about his skill in battle and his excellence on horseback. The King assures his followers that he will reward those who submit to his will, and promises the continued greatness of the Achaemenian dynasty. Stick with me and everything will be just fine.