The headstone of an Achaemenid noble, discovered in Egypt.
Private Collection of Féron Stoclet
Private Collection of Féron Stoclet
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Farnabazu (Greek:Pharnabazus) coinage, silver, with portrait of him in beards, wearing Phrygian cap and a bow tie which tightened it on his head.
He was an Achaemenid satrap and ancestor of the Iranian dynasty of Pontus, the Mithradatics.
He proved himself a successful commander against Greece and after 20 years as a satrap, in 393 BC he married Princess Apama, daughter of the great king Artaxerxes II.
He was an Achaemenid satrap and ancestor of the Iranian dynasty of Pontus, the Mithradatics.
He proved himself a successful commander against Greece and after 20 years as a satrap, in 393 BC he married Princess Apama, daughter of the great king Artaxerxes II.
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The remaining seat of Xerxes the great’s throne, built with white stones, from which the king watched the Battle of Salamis.
Foothills of Mount Aigaleos, Attica coast, facing Salamis
Foothills of Mount Aigaleos, Attica coast, facing Salamis
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Scythian coins with the National Iranian symbols, Derafsh Kaviani and #Swastika from the ancient kingdom of Bosporus between the 4th and late 5th centuries.
As documented, this region was the home of the Cimmerians, Sarmatians, and especially the Scythians, who were known to be a branch of the Aryan (Iranian) people. Some colonies of Greek immigrants are also recorded in the area, which mixed by the 2nd to 1st BC.
Hermitage museum, Saint Petersburg
As documented, this region was the home of the Cimmerians, Sarmatians, and especially the Scythians, who were known to be a branch of the Aryan (Iranian) people. Some colonies of Greek immigrants are also recorded in the area, which mixed by the 2nd to 1st BC.
Hermitage museum, Saint Petersburg
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Bronze furniture base from the Sassanian period.
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
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Holy Cypress of Abarkuh
According to Aryan myths, this tree is mentioned as the "Zoroaster Tree" and It is believed that when Zoroaster arrived in Abarkuh in the month of Esfand (March), he planted the cypress seed in this plain and promised the people of this city that they would have an enduring tree in their city that would relive the history of kings.
Russian scientist Alexandrov estimates the age of this cypress to be over 6,000 years, and Japanese researchers estimate its age to be over 8,000 years. Some historical accounts attribute its planting to Zoroaster, while others attribute it to Japheth (son of Noah).
According to Aryan myths, this tree is mentioned as the "Zoroaster Tree" and It is believed that when Zoroaster arrived in Abarkuh in the month of Esfand (March), he planted the cypress seed in this plain and promised the people of this city that they would have an enduring tree in their city that would relive the history of kings.
Russian scientist Alexandrov estimates the age of this cypress to be over 6,000 years, and Japanese researchers estimate its age to be over 8,000 years. Some historical accounts attribute its planting to Zoroaster, while others attribute it to Japheth (son of Noah).
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Rudkhan Castle, among the most impregnable fortresses in Iran near Fouman, Gilan.
The construction of this fortress perhaps dates back to the late Sassanid Empire and has history connected to the Iranian liberators.
The construction of this fortress perhaps dates back to the late Sassanid Empire and has history connected to the Iranian liberators.
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