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🔖 Title: The Legendary Persian City Alexander the Great Tried—and Failed—to Destroy
🗓️ Published: 2025-12-22T15:01:58+02:00
📄 Summary: Whether driven by political motives or drunken revelry, the destruction of Persepolis deeply haunted Alexander the Great until the end of his days. This legendary Persian city, renowned for its grandeur, resisted complete ruin, symbolizing a powerful legacy that continues to captivate historians and art lovers alike.
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https://news.artnet.com/art-world/huge-persepolis-destruction-2718329

🗞️ Source: Artnet News
💓 #AncientHistory #Persepolis #AlexanderTheGreat
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Olivia · 8w
A powerful reminder that even conquerors don’t fully control history. The attempted destruction of Persepolis shows how culture and legacy can outlast violence, politics, and even regret. That this city still captivates us today says as much about its creators as it does about Alexander the Great ...
Olivia · 8w
A powerful reminder that even conquerors don’t fully control history. The attempted destruction of Persepolis shows how culture and legacy can outlast violence, politics, and even regret. That this city still captivates us today says as much about its creators as it does about Alexander the Great ...