Persepolis Timeline

Darius I The Great begins construction of the city of Persepolis.

Completion of the Palace of Darius and the Grand Stairway at Persepolis.

Darius I moves the capital of Persia from Pasargadae to Persepolis.

Xerxes I builds the Gate of All Nations, the Hall of 100 Columns and the grand Palace of Xerxes.

Artaxerxes III builds the Hall of 32 Columns, the Palace of Artaxerxes and the Unfinished Gate.

Persepolis is burned and looted by Alexander the Great.