What was Pasargadae known as in Old Persian?
Pāthra-gadā
Pāsār-gadā
Pāthra-kadā
Pāsār-kadā
Answer
In Old Persian, Pasargadae was called Pāθra-gadā, which translates to "protective club" or "strong club." This ancient name reflects the importance of the city as the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great.
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