Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A ruined city of ancient Persia northeast of Persepolis. It was Cyrus the Great's capital and is said to have been founded by him in 550 BC.
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- proper noun an ancient city of
Persia .
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The Islamic Republic of Iran, which holds in great contempt any non-Islamic belief or heritage, has embarked on destroying many pre-Islamic archaeological sites in Iran such as Pasargadae and Persepolis -- some of humanity's most prized cultural heritage, on the pretext of building a dam.
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This governor had welcomed the king on his return just a few days before at Pasargadae with splendid gifts for his whole entourage.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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From Pasargadae, Alexander rode the few miles to the city of Persepolis in a very bad mood.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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Alexander appropriated the treasury at Pasargadae to add to the caravan heading for Susa, but he was even more interested in visiting the tomb of Cyrus.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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The tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae near Persepolis.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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Alexander appropriated the treasury at Pasargadae to add to the caravan heading for Susa, but he was even more interested in visiting the tomb of Cyrus.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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The tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae near Persepolis.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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From Pasargadae, Alexander rode the few miles to the city of Persepolis in a very bad mood.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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Alexander also visited the royal center at Pasargadae just a few miles to the east of Persepolis.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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Pasargadae: Royal Persian burial site near Persepolis where the tomb of Cyrus the Great still stands.
Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011
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