Persia

There are 1590 items in Persia:

Taq-e Bostan, Small cave

The small cave at Taq-e Bostan shows two kings, one of whom (the left one) is identified by an inscription as Shapur III (r.383-388). He came to power after much struggle, and presents himself standing next to his grandfather Shapur…

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Tarsus

Tarsus (Greek Ταρσός or Ταρσοί): capital of ancient Cilicia. Persian (?) statue of a man Tarsus was the capital of Cilicia, situated…

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