The First Persian Empire Persia was settled by a people called Iranians who spoke an eastern Indo-European language. They originated somewhere to the northwest and about 1000 B.C. occupied the area between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. Their territory extended westward to the region of the older Mesopotamian civilizations. Among the major states… Continue reading Ancient Persia Empire
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Takht-e Suleiman- Ancient Iran
Sacred lake of Takht-e Suleiman (Order Fine Art Print) Located in a mountainous area of northwestern Iran and 42 kilometers north of the village of Takab, Takht-e Suleiman (the ‘Throne of Solomon’) is one of the most interesting and enigmatic sacred sites in Iran. Its setting and landforms must certainly have inspired the mythic imagination… Continue reading Takht-e Suleiman- Ancient Iran
Persepolis Ancient City
Persepolis Ancient City Gate of Xerxes in Persepolis