Persepolis is the archaeological site famous for reliefs showing delegations bringing gifts to the Persian king.
The Achaemenid royal complex at Persepolis was founded by Darius I around 518 BCE and expanded by later kings, including Xerxes I. Its monumental stairways and palace reliefs depict representatives from different parts of the empire carrying tribute or gifts.
These scenes are frequently connected with royal ceremony and have helped shape modern explanations of ancient Persian New Year observances. However, the reliefs do not provide a simple written label saying that every scene is a Nowruz ceremony. Their precise ceremonial meaning is debated by historians.
Persepolis was burned during Alexander the Great’s conquest in 330 BCE, although substantial remains survive. It is located near modern Shiraz in Iran and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.