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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Dariush the great’s manner towards the Carthaginian opponents
In conquering Carthage, which was a defeated opponent and whose people were ready to accept Darius's terms, instead of extorting money or plundering the city, Dariush the Achaemenid ordered first, eating the meat of dogs among them should be prohibited and second, child sacrifice to their idols should be completely banned.
Their idols were made with its arms stretched out horizontally, and people would place their baby on its forearms and light a fire under it to roast it as a sign of paying tribute.
In conquering Carthage, which was a defeated opponent and whose people were ready to accept Darius's terms, instead of extorting money or plundering the city, Dariush the Achaemenid ordered first, eating the meat of dogs among them should be prohibited and second, child sacrifice to their idols should be completely banned.
Their idols were made with its arms stretched out horizontally, and people would place their baby on its forearms and light a fire under it to roast it as a sign of paying tribute.
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Sassanid tray with a picture of a garden palace
Pergamon museum
Pergamon museum
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