Takht-e Jamshid (Persepolis) Warnings Or Dangers

Crowds at No Ruuz, the Iranian New Year, are nearly unbearable... from the terrace of Persepolis we could see hordes of people heading towards the ruins. So many people took away some of the charm, but we still managed to enjoy our visit - nearby smaller sites were less crowded and more pleasant, though. If you are traveling at this time of the year, it's maybe a good idea to head to Persepolis very early in the morning - and be at the entrance as soon as the gates open.

So many people means also smaller inconveniences... like going to the toilet. Queues are long and slow - and all toilets except one is a typical Iranian squat toilet, which I actually don't mind. However I learned that if you are a westerner you may skip the queue (don't worry, the lady at the door will not disapprove - if she notices you, she will tell you to skip the queue herself) and use the only western-style toilet, as no Iranians use it.