Historic site · Iran
Pasargadae
Archaeological site in Fars province, Iran
About Pasargadae
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great (559–530 BC), located just north of the town of Madar-e-Soleyman and about 90 kilometres (56 mi) to the northeast of the city of Shiraz. It is one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is considered to be the location of the Tomb of Cyrus, a tomb previously attributed to Madar-e-Soleyman, the "Mother of Solomon".
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: April, October – November
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Pasargadae
Where is Pasargadae?
Pasargadae is in Iran. The nearest city is Marvdasht, about 51 km away.
When is the best time to visit Pasargadae?
The most comfortable months to visit Pasargadae are April, October – November: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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