TEHRAN -- Located on 70km north of Persepolis in Morghab plain, Pasargadae shines as the remains of the first Achaemenid capital.

Being the cradle of Iran's history, the name of Pasargadae is rooted in the name of one of the Pars tribes meaning Parthian camp.

Quite opposite Persepolis, Pasargadae is consisted of several dispersed palaces on a large plain.

Though the capital was transferred to Persepolis later, the coronation in Pasargadae had still its own high position by the end of Achaemenid rulership.

A great number of historical monuments are located in the area as followed: Kourosh Cemetery: The building is located at the beginning of the complex in the form of a rectangle-shaped room with no windows and a ceiling made of stone. Being quite simple, the cemetery reflects the power of Achamanied founder and the ancient style of architecture.

Entrance Palace: The palace is located at NE of Kourosh cemetery with a hall of 8 stone columns.

The columns are all soft and furbished and the floor is covered with two layers of stone.

Guest Palace: The palace was to receive the guests and representatives of the other countries visiting Kourosh.

Private Palace: The palace is near the guest palace and its central hall is consisted of 30 columns. The eastern portico also contains 40 columns. Written in cuneiform in 3 languages, a script is carved on one the wall of one of the porticos meaning "I am Kourosh, King of Achaemenid".