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Histories of the Sassanian Kings Rivalry with the Romans Are Set in Stone at the Taq-e Bostan Monument
... site located in Kermanshah, a western province in Iran. This region is best-known for its numerous monuments ... site located in Kermanshah, a western province in Iran. This region is best-known for its numerous monuments ... from Indian art, as elephants are not found naturally in Iran. On the right, the king is portrayed as seated on a ...
dhwty - 14/11/2017 - 13:58
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Mountains and Lowlands: Ancient Iran and Mesopotamia
... you need to know about both ancient Mesopotamia and Iran. I highly recommended it to those with an interest or ... By Petros Koutoupis Mountains and Lowlands: Ancient Iran and Mesopotamia ...
pkoutoupis - 23/01/2017 - 20:54
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Mahmud of Ghazni: Merciless Tyrant Obliterated Hindu Temples and Conquered Territories Through Plunder and Slaughter
... plunder, created an enormous empire that stretched from Iran to India. Yamin ad-Dawlah Abdul-Qasim Mahmud ibn ... ruled over Afghanistan, a large part of Transoxiana and Iran, as well as the north-western part of the Indian ... the time of his death, the Ghaznavid Empire stretched from Iran all the way to north-western India. Whilst the Ghaznavid ...
dhwty - 18/06/2017 - 01:58
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The Majesty of Mosques: 12 Captivating Photos That Showcase Islamic Architecture
... known as the Pink Mosque, is a mosque located in Shiraz, Iran. It was built in the late 19th century during the Qajar ... The Agha Bozorg Mosque is a mosque located in Kashan, Iran. It was built in the late 18th century during the Qajar ... known as the Shah Mosque, is a mosque located in Isfahan, Iran. It was built in the early 17th century during the ...
Joanna Gillan - 16/02/2023 - 22:00
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Ziggurat: A Mesopotamian Manmade Mountain to Reach the Gods
... the Great Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq, and Chogha Zanbil in Iran. The Tower of Babel The word ‘ziggurat’ is derived ... not only temples, but also several palaces. Choga Zanbil, Iran. (Arian Zwegers/ CC BY 2.0 ) Another well preserved ... CC BY NC ND 2.0 ) Top image: The ziggurat Choga Zanbil in Iran. Source: khosro1363/ CC BY 3.0 By Ḏḥwty References ...
dhwty - 29/08/2018 - 23:34
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Gorgan Wall Work Reveals Minutiae of 7th Century Sasanian Empire
... fortification built across Golestan Province in northern Iran in the fifth and sixth centuries AD. During the most ... Omrani Rakavandi told representatives of the media in Iran. “We have concluded that meat constituted their main ... Evidence revealed that pork was also eaten in Persia/Iran at that time, Omrani Rakavandi said. This is in sharp ...
Nathan Falde - 07/09/2021 - 23:02
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Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu In Zoroastrianism’s Creation Mythology
... The Faravahar: The Ancient Zoroastrian Symbol of Iran The Master Archers of the Powerful Achaemenid Empire ... Zartoshtian (Zoroastrian Towers of Silence) in Yazd, Iran. (Fars News Agency / CC BY 4.0 ) In Modern Times ... Mazda. The Behistun Inscription, dated to about 520 BC, in Iran. (PersianDutchNetwork / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Ahura Mazda has ...
dhwty - 22/02/2021 - 18:04
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The Early Rulers of Persia, Part I: The Pishdadian Dynasty
... sacred texts) and the Shahnameh (the national epic of Iran) however, state that this period saw native Persian rule ... carved into reliefs at Ferdowsi's mausoleum in Tus, Iran ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Following Kaiumers death, he was ... The Kayanian Dynasty - (Read Part II) Featured image: Iran, Gate of all nations. Photo source: ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) ...
dhwty - 29/02/2016 - 14:48
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Mithridates Stalks His Prey, and Strikes a Killing Blow: The ‘King of Kings’ of Ancient Iran
... Strikes a Killing Blow: The ‘King of Kings’ of Ancient Iran ...
Cam Rea - 27/09/2017 - 16:26
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Golden Years: Metal Coating Techniques Used 2000 Years Ago Outshine Modern Methods
... - Azerbaijan Museum - Tabriz - Iranian Azerbaijan – Iran. ( Adam Jones/ CC BY SA 2.0 ) Traditional techniques of ...
aprilholloway - 11/08/2017 - 02:01
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Naqsh-e Rustam: Ancient Tombs of Powerful Persian Kings
... the former Achaemenid (Persian) Empire in present day in Iran. Engraved on the façade of a mountain range considered ... desert at Siwa Oasis The Ancient Site of Takht-e Soleyman: Iran’s Throne of King Solomon Although there are four ... large ancient gate in 2,500-year-old city of Persepolis in Iran The Immortals: An elite army of the Persian Empire that ...
dhwty - 13/09/2020 - 11:04
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The Notorious Hashshashins, the Original Assassins of Persia
... the mountains of Persia . View of Alamut Castle in Qazvin, Iran, the base camp of the Nizari Isma’ili leader Hassan-i ... Sabbah set his sights on Alamut Castle in modern-day Iran. Its location was ideal, with a bird’s eye view over ... miniature depicting the Hashshashins fortress of Alamut in Iran. ( Public domain ) He then set up strongholds within ...
dhwty - 22/07/2022 - 01:57
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Digitized Zoroastrian Love App! The Preserver or Destroyer of Ancient Ways?
... and Inspire Minds The Ancient Site of Takht-e Soleyman: Iran’s Throne of King Solomon Zarathushtra - The ... Trio of Women at Zoroastrian Fire Temple - Yazd - Central Iran. ( CC BY-SA 2.0 ) Zoroastrianism emerged from a common ...
ashley cowie - 12/03/2018 - 21:48
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The Dark Tale behind the Golden Bowl of Hasanlu
... The citadel of Hasanlu, in what is now north-western Iran, was under violent siege. The soldiers descended into a ... is one of misery and murder. The remains of Hasanlu, Iran. ( Public Domain ) Exploring and Preserving Hasanlu ... site of an ancient Iron Age city located in northwest Iran (in the province of West Azerbaijan ), a short distance ...
Joanna Gillan - 18/08/2020 - 21:20
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Mummy Cold Case: Tracing the Identity of the Mystery ‘Persian Princess’
... of the mummy and he took them to a location near the Iran - Afghanistan border where the body was recovered and ... every day that archaeologists unearth ancient mummies in Iran, and especially not those of a Persian Princess. In ... The discovery sparked diplomatic disputes between Iran and Pakistan with both countries claiming ownership of ...
ashley cowie - 06/03/2021 - 21:59
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The Early Rulers of Persia, Part II: The Kayanian Dynasty
... second dynasty to rule the land which is known today as Iran. The Kayanians succeeded the Pishdadians, whose dynasty ... second dynasty to rule the land which is known today as Iran. The Kayanians succeeded the Pishdadians, whose dynasty ... Army finally been solved? Statue of Rostam in Ramsar, Iran. ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Towards the end of the Pishdadian ...
dhwty - 02/03/2016 - 03:38
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Kings of the Umman Manda (Media): Their Hidden Origins and History – Part I
... at the eastern stairs of the Apadana in Persepolis, Iran. ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) From the time the Umman-manda was ...
Cam Rea - 13/09/2016 - 01:58
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Homo erectus Skull Discovered in Central Java Provides More Evidence for Ancient Hominids in the Area
The skull of a Homo erectus has been found in the area near the Bojong River in Manyarejo village, Sragen, Central Java, Indonesia. It is the first discovery of a human fossil in this area in 80 years.
Natalia Klimczak - 27/04/2016 - 21:47
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4,700-Year-Old Tooth Provides Insight on the First Farmers of the Iberian Peninsula
Eight thousand years ago, the first farmer groups from the Middle East crossed the area currently known as Turkey and entered into Europe before branching out to follow two different routes: one headed for Central Europe through the Danube, and the other for the Iberian Peninsula, following the path marked by the Mediterranean Sea. Some human groups in Europe implemented a new and revolutionary way of life, characteristic of the Neolit
Marilo - 05/09/2015 - 02:57
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Watch 1,000-Year-Old Windmills in Action (Video)
Located in the remote Chiffon village in northeast Iran, a collection of 1,000-year-old windmills still stand ... area. Located in the remote Chiffon village in northeast Iran , a collection of 1,000-year-old windmills still stand ... when he dies so will these amazing historic monuments. Iran’s Heritage Sites Remain Under Threat. What Could We ...
Robbie Mitchell - 04/05/2023 - 01:57