Tomb of Cyrus the Great
Monument Achaemenid-era tomb at Pasargadae, Iran
At Pasargadae in Fars province, the Tomb of Cyrus the Great is a modest stone chamber marking the Achaemenid founder’s burial within a UNESCO archaeological complex. Historians and visitors study the site’s early Persian remains.
The Tomb of Cyrus the Great stands within the Pasargadae archaeological site in Fars province, Iran, and is the traditional burial monument of Cyrus II (Cyrus the Great). The surviving structure is a modest stone building with a gabled chamber set on a stepped rectangular plinth, dating to the mid‑6th century BCE.
The monument’s simple, well-proportioned form and its survival through millennia make it an important example of early Achaemenid funerary architecture. It has been the focus of conservation and scholarly interest because of its direct association with the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
Constructed during the Achaemenid period, the tomb remained a recognised landmark through later Persian and Islamic periods and today stands within the wider archaeological remains of Pasargadae, which include palaces, gardens and administrative structures.
The tomb is located within the Pasargadae site in Fars province and is visited as part of that larger archaeological complex.
- UNESCO site: Achaemenid royal tomb in the Pasargadae archaeological complex and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tips for Visiting Tomb of Cyrus the Great #
- Visit at sunrise or late afternoon when heat is lower and the monument's simple lines photograph best under warm light.
- Enter via the Pasargadae archaeological-park main access (this site is managed as a single complex) and allow time to walk between the tomb and surrounding palace and garden remains.
- Combine the tomb visit with the other Pasargadae features nearby (palace terraces and the site museum) to understand the broader Achaemenid capital rather than viewing the tomb in isolation.
Best Time to Visit Tomb of Cyrus the Great #
Spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable weather for visiting the outdoor Tomb of Cyrus the Great and surrounding ruins.
Weather & Climate near Tomb of Cyrus the Great #
Tomb of Cyrus the Great's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 38 mm of rain.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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