Installation of a Persepolis Symbol at Vanak Square, Tehran in the 1970s

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

SAEDNEWS:In the 1970s (1350s in the Solar Hijri calendar), a symbol of Persepolis was installed in Vanak Square in Tehran.

Installation of a Persepolis Symbol at Vanak Square, Tehran in the 1970s

According to the Saed News analytical website, citing Khabar Online, Vanak Square is one of the main squares in Tehran. It serves as a key junction connecting the north–south and west–east routes of the capital city.

Vanak Square, located in northern Tehran, was constructed before the 1979 Iranian Revolution. For a long time, the symbol installed in the square was inspired by the structure of Persepolis and its iconic columns.

The photos below date back to 1350 in the Iranian calendar, corresponding to 1971–1972 in the Gregorian calendar.