Iran Classical Antiquity Built: c. 5th century BC Ruins
Naqsh-e Rustam Necropolis
Naqsh-e Rustam Necropolis is a historically significant site in Iran associated with the classical antiquity period. It preserves architectural, religious, or urban evidence that helps document long-term regional history.
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Naqsh-e Rustam Necropolis
Iran
Longitude: 52.88
Latitude: 29.99
Historical Significance
The site contributes to comparative study of state power, belief systems, craftsmanship, and settlement patterns. It is included to improve geographic and chronological coverage across the historical sites catalog.
Facts
Fact 1
Historical Dating
Naqsh-e Rustam Necropolis is commonly dated to c. 5th century BC.
Fact 2
Geographic Position
The site is mapped at approximately longitude 52.8800 and latitude 29.9900.