Among them are references to female workers, many of whom were employed in agricultural, textile, and administrative work. Some held supervisory roles, overseeing other workers or managing distribution of goods — a sign of both the scale of bureaucracy and the relatively complex roles women could assume within it. In the fertile plains surrounding Persepolis, rural communities supported the empire with farming, livestock, and craftsmanship. Women played a central role in these communities, engaging in labor-intensive agricultural work while also maintaining family life and cultural traditions.
