Tomb of Cyrus | Iran

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This ancient burial site dates back to the 4th century BCE. It is said to hold the body of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian empire. The tomb is Pasargadae's most famous monument.

Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus II the Great, in Pars, homeland of the Persians, in the 6th century BC. Its palaces, gardens and the mausoleum of Cyrus are outstanding examples of the first phase of royal Achaemenid art and architecture and exceptional testimonies of Persian civilization.

Pasargadae is a UNESCO World Heritage site.