Pasargadae

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Pasargadae?Near Madar-e-Soleyman, Fars Province, Iran
2. When was Pasargadae built?Circa 559 BC by Cyrus the Great
3. How big is Pasargadae?Approximately 1.5 square kilometers (UNESCO World Heritage Site designation area)
4. What language do people speak in Pasargadae?Old Persian, Elamite, Aramaic (languages of the Achaemenid Empire)
5. What is the capital of?The Achaemenid Empire (early period)
6. Why did Cyrus the Great choose the location for Pasargadae?He chose a spot north of modern Madar‑e‑Soleyman because the area had good defenses and resources needed for a new capital. The climate also shaped the city’s buildings and gardens.

Achaemenid Empire: A vast ancient Persian empire (c. 550–330 BC) known for its administrative efficiency, tolerance, and monumental architecture.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for places of outstanding universal value.
Imperial Capital: The primary city serving as the seat of government and administration for an empire.
Archaeological Research: The scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.