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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary - Persepolis

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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
persepolis

an ancient city that was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire; now in ruins

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Iran
Iran
[noun]

a country in southwest Asia

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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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around
around
[Adverb]

used to express an estimated number, time, or value

Ex: The event starts around 7 p.m. 
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persian empire

an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC

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king
king
[noun]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: The king ruled over the kingdom with wisdom and compassion. 
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empire
empire
[noun]

a territory governed by an emperor or empress, under imperial authority

Ex: The emperor expanded his empire across three continents. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

more than what is typical or usual, often indicating extra importance or attention

Ex: The manager requested special effort to ensure the project was completed ahead of schedule. 
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to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
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meeting
meeting
[noun]

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

Ex: I learned a lot from the training meeting last week. 
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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palace
palace
[noun]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

Ex: The royal palace gleamed in the sunlight, its marble facade adorned with intricate carvings and gilded accents. 
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful engine propelled the car forward with ease. 
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rich
rich
[Adjective]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

Ex: He invested wisely and became incredibly rich. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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leader
leader
[noun]

a person who leads or commands others

Ex: The company's leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity. 
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army
army
[noun]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

Ex: The army conducted exercises to improve its combat readiness. 
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to damage
to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The storm's strong winds and hailstones damaged the roof of the house. 
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to burn
to burn
[Verb]

to cause destruction or harm to something or someone through extreme heat or fire

Ex: She accidentally burned the her finger while making breakfast. 
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today
today
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: Thousands of students across the country today are protesting for better educational resources. 
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left
left
[Adjective]

remaining after part of something has been used, taken, or dealt with

Ex: Only a few items are left on the grocery list. 
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carving
carving
[noun]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

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picture
picture
[noun]

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

Ex: The book shows a picture of the human heart. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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UNESCO
UNESCO
[noun]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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culture
culture
[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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outdoor
outdoor
[Adjective]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

Ex: She loves visiting outdoor pools during the summer to swim under the sun. 
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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staircase
staircase
[noun]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

Ex: The grand staircase led to the upper floor. 
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to bring
to bring
[Verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: Can we bring our pets to the park? 
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gift
gift
[noun]

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

Ex: He put the gift under the Christmas tree. 
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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