Tachara, Royal palace in Persepolis, Iran
The Tachara palace features double staircases, monumental stone columns, and intricate bas-reliefs depicting royal guards and ceremonial scenes throughout its structure.
Built around 500 BCE under Darius I of the Achaemenid Empire, the palace underwent modifications by subsequent rulers, including Xerxes I and Artaxerxes III.
The palace walls display trilingual cuneiform inscriptions and detailed carvings that represent Zoroastrian ceremonies and Persian royal traditions of the Achaemenid period.
The palace contains multiple administrative chambers, reception halls, and royal apartments, connected by corridors that provided efficient movement through the complex.
The southern entrance of Tachara differs from other Persepolis palaces, incorporating a specialized bathroom adorned with reliefs of the king during ceremonial preparations.
Location: Marvdasht County
Official opening: 6 century BCE
Architectural style: Achaemenid architecture
GPS coordinates: 29.93438,52.88955
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:33
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