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Which kings are thought to be buried in the tombs at Naqsh-e Rostam?
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Persepolis
Ruins of the royal Achaemenid residence at Persepolis, Iran.
At Naqsh-e Rostam, there are four rock-cut tombs that are attributed to kings of the Achaemenid Empire.
Inscriptions confirm that one of these tombs belongs to Darius I. Based on historical analysis and the proximity to Persepolis, the other three tombs at the site are believed to be those of:12
While these four tombs are located at Naqsh-e Rostam, it is worth noting that there are additional sepulchers located behind the terrace at Persepolis itself, which are generally attributed to later Achaemenid rulers such as Artaxerxes II and Artaxerxes III.2