Persia
There are 1590 items in Persia:
Sarvestan, small dome, exterior |
Sarvestan, small dome, general |
Sarvestan, small dome, interior |
Sarvestan, sunset |
Sasanian Crowns
Sasanians: last native dynasty to reign in Persia before the Arab conquest. Its kings and queens ruled from 224 to 651. Ahuramazda The…
Sasanian helmet |
Sasanian Kings
Sasanians: last native dynasty to reign in Persia before the Arab conquest. Its kings and queens ruled from 224 to 651. 224-241 Ardašir I 241-272 Shapur I 272-273 Hormizd I (Ardašir II) 273-276 Bahram I 276-293 Bahram II 293 Bahram III 293-303 Narseh, "the Sakan king" 303-309 Hormizd II 309-379 Shapur II 379-383 Ardašir III 383-388 Shapur III 388-399 Bahram IV 399-420 Yazdgard I, the Sinner 420-438 Bahram V 438-457 Yazdgard…
Sasanian relief of a lion |
Sasanian Rock Reliefs
The Sasanians were the last native dynasty to rule Persia before the Arab conquest. Their reign lasted from 224 to 651. On this page, you will find links to their famous rock reliefs, which are beautiful and dynamic, yes almost expressionist works…Sasanians
Sasanians: last native dynasty to reign in Persia before the Arab conquest. Its kings and queens ruled from 224 to 651. Beginning …Satraps and satrapies
Satraps (Old Persian khšaçapâvâ): the governors of the satrapies (provinces) of the ancient Achaemenid Empire. A satrap receiving an embassy The title…Scylax of Caryanda
Scylax of Caryanda: Carian sailor in Persian service, made a reconnaissance expedition along the shores of the Indian Ocean (c.515 BCE). …