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Persia: AV 15 Daric

Obv. -- Great king in kneeling-running stance r. Rev. -- Incuse punch Sear G4677v: Carradice IIIb group A/B (pl. xiii, 27) good VF...

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ISTAKHR, THE ISLAMIC CITY MOUND

Oriental Institute Photographic Archives. The large mound of the Islamic city of Istakhr lies five kilometers north of Persepolis at the end of the Pulvar Valley, where it opens into the plain of Marv Dasht. The exact date of the founding of Istakhr is not known. Historical and archaeological evidence points to the importance of the city in Sasani...

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Median Archaeology: History and Method of Research

By: Professor David Stronach. The rise of the Medes and the Achaemenids, the first and second Iranian dynasties was in part a product of changes that took place far beyond the bounds of the ancient kingdoms of the Near East. The establishment of Indo-European populations on the steppe lands west of the Tien Shan, followed by the emergence of pastor...

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Temple of Anahita at Kangavar

On the road traveling from Tehran toward the city of Kermanshah "Bakhtaran," one passes through the valley of Asad-abad. In small town of Kangavar, ruins of a majestic historic site start to appear right by the roadside. The site is known as the Temple of Anahita, built by Achaemenian Emperor Ardeshir II (Artaxerxes II), 404 BC to 359 BC. Kangavar ...

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Tomb of Cyrus

This tomb of the great Persian ruler, Cyrus, was discovered in 1951 at the ruins of Pasargadae (south-central Iran). Over 2500 years old, the tomb is in decent condition, made of white limestone and stands a total of 36 feet high. The tomb itself is 18 feet high resting on a 6 level base, also 18 feet high. It was built like a Ziggurat with Ionian ...

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Gold Daric Coin

British Museum. Achaemenid Persian Empire, late 5th-early 4th century BC. Minted in western Asia Minor (in modern Turkey). The gold of the Persian Empire...

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Parthian Drachm

Parthian Kingdom, Mithradates I: AR Drachm. Obv. -- Diad. bust l. Archer seated r. S0024: Sellwood 11.1 VF...

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The Persian Expedition - Oriental Institute

During the winter of 1930-31, the Oriental Institute organized a Persian Expedition to conduct excavations in the largely unexplored mountainous regions east and southeast of the Mesopotamian plain. James Henry Breasted requested, and was granted, a concession to excavate the remains of Persepolis, an Achaemenid royal administrative center in the p...

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The Burnt City, a Great Civilization in a Small Desert

By: Nastaran Zafar Ardalan. Abstract: The Burnt City in eastern Iran dates back to 5,000 years ago and is spread in an area of 150 hectares. In its life span of 1100 years, the Burnt City has been witness to four civilization eras. It was unearthed in the year 1915. The area, 56 km from the city of Zabol in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, is the place...

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Archaeological Sites in Iran

Iran is home to a rich tapestry of archaeological sites that offer a glimpse into the country's ancient history and cultural heritage. From sprawling ancient cities to intricate rock carvings, these sites provide a window into Iran's storied past. One of the most famous archaeological sites in Iran is Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Acha...

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