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Persepolis photos

Persepolis (Old Persian Pârsa, modern Takht-e Jamshid): Greek name of one of the capitals of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, founded by king Darius the Great (r.522-486 BCE). There were several satellite sites, Naqš-e Rustam and Takht-e Rustam. …

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Persepolis, Apadana, North Stairs

Persepolis (Old Persian Pârsa, modern Takht-e Jamshid): Greek name of one of the capitals of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, founded by king Darius the Great (r.522-486 BCE). There were several satellite sites, Naqš-e Rustam and Takht-e Rustam.Apadana, North Stairs …

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Perseus

Perseus (212-165 or 162): last king of ancient Macedonia, ruled 179-168.Relatives Perseus Father: Philip V Mother: Polycratia of Argos Wife: Laodice V (daughter of…

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Persian Influence on Greek Culture

The ancient Persian and Greek cultures did not exist in isolation. There was cross-fertilization. The present article describes several aspects of Persia's influence on Greece.Introduction The first part of this article is not to read, but to look at: …

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Pertinax

Publius Helvius Pertinax (126-193): Roman general and emperor. His reign marks the beginning of the "year of the five emperors". Pertinax Publius…

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Petra

Petra (Greek Πέτρα, "rock"): capital of the Nabataeans.History The "treasury" (in fact a tomb) Capital of the Nabataeans, created by a wadi;…

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