A Review of Pasargadae Historical Site

Pasargadae was the first capital of Achaemenid Empire; the largest empire the world has yet seen, founded by Cyrus the Great in the  6th century B.C.
Cyrus the Great is well known worldwide for his achievements in politics, human rights and military strategies. His legacy has always been inspiring and admired not only in historical sources but also in holy books such as Bible and Torah.
Pasargadae historical site played a key role in formation of the art and architecture of Achaemenid era and next periods due to its unique urban design and architectural elements such as the Royal Garden (the first sample of Persian Style Gardens ever discovered), tombs, towers, palaces, pavilions, gates, fortresses, trenches and water canals, and bridges.
Siamak Eskandari was the site manager for preservation and research activities of Pasargadae from 1998 to 2001. He will introduce the site and its elements and a brief history of excavations and related old and existing theories, as well as his own ideas and achievements.
 
Language : Persian