Herzfeld believed that the reasons behind the construction of Persepolis were the need for a majestic atmosphere, a symbol for the empire, and to celebrate special events, especially the Nowruz.
Herzfeld cría que os motivos da construción de Persépole eran a necesidade dunha atmosfera maxestosa, un símbolo para o imperio e para celebrar eventos especiais, especialmente o "Nowruz".