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Peroz I
Peroz I: king of Persia, ruling from 457 to 484, member of the Sasanian dynasty. Peroz I Main deeds: Name: Peroz I Beginning of…
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Peroz II
Peroz II: king of Persia, ruling in c.630 CE, member of the Sasanian dynasty.Main deeds: Name: Peroz II The Sasanian king Khusrau II fought a long war against the Byzantines, but was defeated by the Byzantine emperor Heraclius, and replaced by his…
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Persepolis, Apadana, North Stairs, Central Relief
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. …