Human remains found at Persepolis

Dredging works on the ancient water conduits in Persepolis have exposed eleven human skeletons and two dog skeletons. They were found near an unfinished gate leading to the courtyard of the Hall of the One-Hundred-Columns. A little later, two more human remains were unearthed.

According to the position of the skeletons, it has been established that this is not a burial site. The remains indicate that these people were killed and simply left behind.

Pending further study and closer examination, researchers tend to believe that these skeletons are related to Alexander’s conquest of Persepolis in 330 BC.

It will be interesting to hear what further information can be revealed about these skeletons. Are they male or female, civilians or soldiers, what is their age, and could it be determined whether they are Persians or Macedonians.