Susa (Elamitic, Babylonian: Šušim; Greek τὰ Σοῦσα): capital of Elam, favorite residence of the Persian king Darius I the Great.
Mausoleum of Daniel
Susa is mentioned…
In the following text, Herodotus of Halicarnassus tells how Persian king Darius the Geat found a loyal supporter on the Greek island of Samos - although the story is told from another perspective. In 522 or 521 BCE, the leader…
Taq-e Bostan ("the arch of the garden"): site of several Sasanian rock reliefs, on the northeastern outskirts of modern Kermanshah.At Taq-e Bostan ("the arch of the garden"), situated in the neighborhood of modern Kermanshah, several Sasanian reliefs can be found:
The…
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…
Taxila (Old Indian Takshaçila, Greek Ταξίλα): the ancient capital of the eastern Punjab, the country between the rivers Indus and Hydaspes. The site consists of several parts, which belong to the Achaemenid, Greek, and Kushan periods.
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Taxila is a large complex of sites, which belong to various periods.
Early History
Map of Taxila
Bhir (city)
Dharmarajika (stupa)
Indo-Greek Age
Sirkap (city)
Sirkap's sanctuaries
Jandial…