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Where was Persepolis located in ancient Persia?

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Persepolis, Iran: ruins of royal residence — Persepolis Ruins of the royal Achaemenid residence at Persepolis, Iran.

Persepolis was an ancient capital of the Achaemenid Empire located in the Fars region of southwestern Iran (ancient Persia). The city was situated approximately 30 miles (50 km) northeast of the modern city of Shiraz, near the confluence of the Pulvār and Kor rivers.1

Founded by Darius I in a mountainous area, the site was built on a large terrace abutting the Kūh-e Raḥmat, or "Mount of Mercy". It served as a ceremonial capital for the Achaemenid kings, replacing the earlier capital of Pasargadae.12