Natural and Man-made Points of Interest Around the World
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Tourist attractions, famous landmarks and other points of interest in Iran:
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Built in 1971 in commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, this "Gateway into Iran" was named the Shahyad Tower (meaning "Remembrance of the Shahs") but dubbed Azadi (Freedom) after the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
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The ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid dynasty (558–330 BCE), the buildings at Persepolis include three general groupings: military quarters, the treasury, and the reception halls and occasional houses for the King.
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