Persepolis Scrolls

The Persepolis Scrolls refer to a series of ancient administrative documents discovered at the site of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire in modern-day Iran. These scrolls date back to the 5th century BCE and are written in Elamite, a language used in ancient Persia. They provide valuable insights into the empire's governance, economy, and daily life, detailing everything from tax records to the management of resources. The scrolls are significant for historians studying the political and social structures of one of the world's earliest empires. Their preservation and study deepen our understanding of ancient Persian civilization.