The tomb of Cyrus the Great (natively Kūruš; c. 600 – 530 BC), founder of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, is located in Pasargad, an archaeological site in the Fars province of Iran.

The Tomb of Cyrus the Great, located in the former Persian capital of Pasargadae, is a monument thought to have once housed the corpse of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the ancient Achaemenid Empire. It is now a UNESCO-listed town in Iran.

The Tomb of Cyrus the Great is a stone monument that houses the remains of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the first Persian empire called the Achaemenid Empire. The mausoleum was built in Pasargadae, formerly the capital of the ancient Achaemenid Empire.

May 27, 2024 · In the ancient landscape of southern Iran, the Tomb of Cyrus the Great stands as a testament to the power and grandeur of the Achaemenid Empire.

Feb 10, 2024 · The Tomb of Cyrus stands as a significant historical monument from the Achaemenid era, attracting those fascinated by ancient Iranian history. Constructed from limestone blocks, the structure of the tomb features platforms upon …

Feb 16, 2016 · The young conqueror was looking for a tomb containing the remains of Cyrus the Great. But it had recently been ransacked (probably for political reasons). Alexander the Great was furious.

“O man, I am Cyrus, who founded the Empire of the Persians, and am the king of Asia, do not feel exasperation or jealousy against me or this monument” The tomb of Cyrus the Great is the only monument at Pasargadae that is described by the Greek historians and later by the travelers.

Tomb of Cyrus, which is the most intact structure of Pasargadae, is about 11 meters tall, and was built with white lime stones which were probably provided from the Sivand Mine. The architecture believed to be of a Greek, minor Asian, Egyptian, Elamite, and pure Iranian origin .

Farther south again, the tomb of Cyrus still stands almost intact, its simple lines and massive strength a perfect foil for the rigours of its upland location. Constructed of huge white limestone blocks, its gabled tomb chamber rests on a rectangular stepped plinth, with six receding stages.

Nov 24, 2020 · Cyrus tomb is the only building that is described in Greek sources. One of the oldest descriptions of the tomb of Cyrus is that of Aristobulus, one of Alexander III of Macedon’s companions in his expedition to the Achaemenid Empire, recorded by …