During the Achaemenid empire (550–330 BCE), the provinces, known as satrapies, produced material culture that showcased a multicultural style. The satrapies’ artistic production followed local ...

Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

The objects were found in an archaeological zone situated in Rivi region, Maneh-Samalqan county, northwest Iran, IRNA reported on Sunday. “The seals were found alongside clay urns in a large hall and ...

“In a part of the urban structure in Rivi, we came across the remains of a fortress whose architectural plan is quite clear and good findings have been obtained from this building, and we believe that ...

Ancient Iran had a series of powerful empires that left their mark on antiquity. Then as now, imperial power is seldom ...

AMMAN — Achaemenid Empire (559 BC – 330 BC) exercised political influence in the Levant but a few monuments remained in this part of the Middle East that were typical for Achaemenid architecture.

Archaeology helps us understand the lives led by everyone, not just the elite or male or adult or freeborn, observes Elspeth Dusinberre Throughout history, people who lived within or near empires have ...

Tracking an empire -- Forerunners of the Achaemenids : the first half of the first millennium BCE -- Persia rising : a new empire -- From Cyrus to Darius I : empire in transition -- Darius, the great ...