Persia
There are 1590 items in Persia:
Bishapur, Museum
I was writing my book on Alexander the Great when I visited Iran for the first time. We had already visited Susa and our next stop was Shiraz, which we wanted to use as base to visit Persepolis, Pasargadae, and…
Bishapur, Northern wall |
Bishapur, Northern wall, Postern gate |
Bishapur, Palace
Bishapur: important Sasanian city in Iran, founded by king Shapur I, and built by Roman POWs.Palace Cross-shaped Hall; Western Mosaic Hall to the right The…
Bishapur, Palace, Corridor |
Bishapur, Palace, Cross-shaped Hall |
Bishapur, Palace, Cross-shaped Hall, Aerial photo |
Bishapur, Palace, Cross-shaped Hall, stucco apse |
Bishapur, Palace, Eastern Mosaic Hall; traces of paint are still visible |
Bishapur, Palace, Mosaic of a Dionysiac head |
Bishapur, Palace, Mosaic of a lady with flowers |
Bishapur, Palace, Mosaic of a musician |