Archive for the 'Dynasty Achaemenid' Category

Persian Empire: Timeline and Definition Archaeology

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Tomb of Cyrus, Pasargadae (Iran) Shirley Schermer (c) 2002 Definition: The Persian Empire included all of what is now Iran, and in fact Persia was the official name of Iran until 1935. At its height about 500 BC, the founding dynasty of the empire, the Achaemenids, had conquered Asia as far as the Indus River, [...]

Archaeology Akra (Pakistan)

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Definition: Akra is a large important site of the Achaemenid dynasty, located in the Bannu Basin south of Peshawar in what is today Pakistan. The site consists of a series of impressive mounds between 15 and 20 meters in height, and has been recognized as an archaeological site for more than 100 years. Occupations at [...]

The Life of Cyrus The Great

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

[1.1.1] The thought once occurred to us how many republics have been overthrown by people who preferred to live under any form of government other than a republican, and again, how many monarchies and how many oligarchies in times past have been abolished by the people. We reflected, moreover, how many of those individuals who [...]

Inscription of Darius the Great in Bistun

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Column 1 1. (1.1-3.) I am Darius the Great King, King of Kings, King in Persia, King of countries, son of Hystaspes, grandson of Arsames, an Achaemenian. 2. (1.3-6.) Darius the King says: My father was Hystaspes; Hystaspes’ father was Arsames; Arsames’ father was Ariaramnes; Ariaramnes’ father was Teispes; Teispes’ father was Achaemenes.

Achaemenid Dynasty Pasargadae Image

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Number of pictures courtesy of Mr Ali Majdfar Landscape

ACHAEMENID NAQSH-E ROSTAM

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Number of pictures courtesy of Mr Ali Majdfar Landscape