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Bronze axe-head

Luristan culture, 10th-7th centuries BC. From Luristan, western Iran... The style of this cast bronze axe-head links it to the region of Luristan in western Iran. Bronzes of this kind were plundere d from the cemeteries and shrines of the area from the 1920s onwards. Many of the graves were rich in bronzes, and even the poorest male graves appear t...

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Persepolis, Gate of All Nations

Persepolis, also known as the Gate of All Nations, is a historical site located in Iran. This ancient city served as the capital of the Achaemenid Empire and was founded by King Darius I in 518 BC. The Gate of All Nations is one of the most famous structures within the Persepolis complex. The Gate of All Nations served as the entrance to the imper...

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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 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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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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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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Hegmataneh (Ecbatana)

The historic Hegmataneh or Ecbatana is located within the boundaries of the modern city of Hamedan and covers an area of 30 hectares. Hegmataneh in historic classical sources had named as the capital of the first Iranian dynastic empire, the Medes (728-550 BCE). It later became one of the main seats of their successors, the Achaemenid dynasty (550-...

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