Iran, Persepolis.General view, Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis an area of over 600 square metres. The remaining doors are still covered with inscriptions and carvings in ancient Elamite, as well as many other languages.In about 512BC, Darius I started constructing this massive and magnificent palace complex to serve as a summer capital for the observance of Nou Ruz, and the rebirth of nature, when the
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