Persepolis

We wanted to visit the ceremonial capital of ancient Persia very much. At first, it was supposed to be the furthest we get in Iran but our friend Mohsen encouraged us to go to an island in Persian Gulf. But let's go back to ancient times.

Persepolis was established around 515 BC and was famous for its greatness and then, maybe even more, for its destruction in 330 BC.

Persepolis now doesn't look very much like a city. Most of the buildings are just outlined by short walls, there are no roofs, gates and columns are reaching for the sky.

We also went uphill to see tombs on the hillside and to watch the city from above. We also drank Kofola which we brought all the way from Slovakia.
The taste was still same as home, even after thousands of kilometers by hitchhiking.

Although a lot of reliefs and sculpture from Persepolis are now in museums around the world (among others National Museum in Tehran, British Museum and Metropolitan Museum) the place is still unique.

When we were hanging around close to one tomb we met Khamron. He was sitting in the shadow and waiting for us. We were so surprised by meeting him there. He travelled 13 hours with friend who was our driver from Sarche to Persepolis just to see us for few hours. Would you do that?

Khamron