Pasargadae

geographical name

Pa·​sar·​ga·​dae pə-ˈsär-gə-ˌdē How to pronounce Pasargadae (audio)
city of ancient Persia built by Cyrus the Great

Note: Ruins of Pasargadae are northeast of the site of later Persepolis.

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“Pasargadae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pasargadae. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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