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Bolaghi Gorge

Bolaghi-Gorge the Biggest Archaeological Salvage Operation in Iran. Bolaghi Gorge is to be immersed under water once the Sivand Dam is inundated, however, its salvation project, the biggest one in the history of Iran's archaeological activities, has engaged the presence of several archaeological teams from 8 countries and spending of hundreds of t...

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Artaxerxes Tomb

Persepolis - Tomb of Artaxerxes III. The tomb on this webpage (map #10) is usually attributed to Artaxerxes III, but may in fact be that of king Artaxerxes II Mnemon. If this sarcophagus indeed belonged to the third Artaxerxes, this room may also have served as last resting place of Artaxerxes IV Arses and Darius III Codomannus, because their nev...

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Ancient Persian Coins

Ancient Coins of Persia, Mesopotamia and Other West Asia Also included on this page are coins minted under Persian rule in other regions of the Persian Empire....

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Achaemenian Soldier

The Achaemenian soldier was a crucial component of one of the most powerful empires in ancient history. The Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC, relied on its well-trained and disciplined soldiers to expand and maintain control over vast territories. Achaemenian soldiers were typically equipped with a variety of wea...

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Takht-e-Soleyman

The archaeological site of Takht-e- Soleyman (the Throne of Solomon) is considered to be one of the most ancient sites, located in North Western Iran. The ruins of Takht-e- Soleyman lie in a broad and remote mountain valley between cities of Zanjan and Tekab. The site includes the principal Zoroastrian sanctuary partly rebuilt in the Ilkhanid (Mong...

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Bronze Persian Bowl

Bronze bowl. Persian repousse bowl in the form of an open lotus flower. 5th century B.C. Achaemenid....

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Bronze fitting in the form of a seated figure

Elamite, about 1450-1200 BC. From south-west Iran. This bronze figure was originally fitted onto a larger object such as a piece of furniture, hence the two rivet holes for attachment through the tail-liker projection. It was obtained in south-west Iran, near the ancient town-site of Tang-e Sarvak. The form and appearance of the figure indicates th...

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Bronze harness ring

Luristan culture, 10th-7th century BC. From Luristan, western Iran. This object is among a variety of elaborate metal horse-trappings produced and used in Luristan. Such wheel-shaped pieces, of which many survive, probably served as ornaments for the horse's headstall. They are decorated at the top either with the complete figure of a moufflon or m...

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Persepolis Photo Gallery

Persepolis: The magnificent palace complex at Persepolis was founded by Darius the Great around 518 B.C. Conceived to be the seat of government for the Achaemenian kings and a center for receptions and ceremonial festivities. The palaces were looted and burned by Alexander the Great in 331-330 B.C. The ruins were not excavated until the Oriental In...

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Discovering the Gate of All Nations, Persepolis

Persepolis, an ancient city in Iran, holds within its ruins a treasure trove of history and architectural wonders. Among the many impressive structures that adorn this archaeological site is the Gate of All Nations. The Gate of All Nations, also known as the Gate of Xerxes, is a magnificent entrance that once welcomed visitors to the grandeur of t...

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