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Tomb of Cyrus the Great
Ancient Persian tomb in Pasargadae, Iran / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tomb of Cyrus the Great (Persian: آرامگاه کوروش بزرگ, Ârâmgâh-e Kuroš-e Bozorg) is the final resting place of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the ancient Achaemenid Empire. The mausoleum is located in Pasargad, an archaeological site in the Fars Province of Iran.
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Location | Pasargad, Iran |
Coordinates | 30°11′38″N 53°10′02″E |
Built | 6th century BC |
Built for | Cyrus the Great |
Architectural style(s) | Persian (Achaemenid) |
It was first identified as Cyrus' tomb in modern times by James Justinian Morier, who compared the monument to that described in the writings of Greek historian Arrian.[1][2][3]
The mausoleum is a significant historical example of earthquake engineering as it is said to be the oldest base-isolated structure in the world, allowing it great resilience against seismic hazards.[4] It is one of the key Iranian UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of the archaeological site of Pasargadae.[5]